Aquatic Conservation Science: Merging Theory and Application, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, October 3-4, 2008

Meetings and Conferences
Posted: 6 Jun, 2008
Expiration Date: 3 Oct, 2008

In honor of the exceptional careers of Drs. Judy Meyer and Gene Helfman, the University of Georgia is hosting a special symposium on the present and future of aquatic conservation science. The one day symposium will feature individual talks and a panel discussion, representing ecosystem and fisheries science, aquatic conservation policy, and water resource management. These speakers will address two principal themes: 1) How knowledge about river ecosystem function informs management decisions, and 2) A research agenda for addressing gaps in understanding for improving management of riverine ecosystem function.

Speakers: Stuart Bunn (Griffith University, Australia), Carol Couch (Georgia Environmental Protection Division), Stuart Fisher (University of Arizona), Jim Kitchell (University of Wisconsin), Boyd Kynard (University of Massachusetts), Gene Likens (Institute of Ecosystem Studies), Peter Moyle (University of California – Davis), Robert Naiman (University of Washington), Betsy Otto (American Rivers), Jack Stanford (University of Montana)

To register for the symposium, see a detailed agenda, and access local arrangements information (including accommodations), please visit the symposium website at http://www.rivercenter.uga.edu/helfmeyer.htm

Registration Fee (covers Friday evening reception and Saturday symposium refreshments, lunch and evening banquet): Regular $100.00 ($75.00 without banquet) Student $55.00 ($30.00 without banquet)

Additional Saturday evening banquet tickets can be purchased for $30.00

Call for posters: A poster session will be associated with the symposium. Individuals interested in presenting a poster should contact: Brenda Rashleigh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 960 College Station Road, Athens GA, USA 30605 (706) 355-8148. Rashleigh.Brenda@epa.gov

For further information, please contact: Maggie Nettles, UGA River Basin Center, 110 Riverbend Road, Room 101, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-1510 (706) 583-0463. mnettles@uga.edu

Co-sponsors: UGA Office of the Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, UGA River Basin Center, UGA Odum School of Ecology, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, The Georgia Conservancy, American Rivers, Georgia River Network, and Upper Oconee Watershed Network