[APWG] CALL: Presenters for Mid-Atlantic Highlands Biodiversity Conference (June 2005)
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Mid-Atlantic Highlands Biodiversity:
Making the Connection in Your Community
www.naturalbiodiversity.org/conference.htm <http://www.naturalbiodiversity.org/conference.htm>
June 16, 17, and 18, 2005
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Southwestern Pennsylvania
Call for Presenters
Concurrent Sessions
Submissions due by March 15, 2005
A consortium of conservation organizations invites you to share your knowledge and experiences with a presentation on biodiversity. This conference will allow conservationists, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, government officials, civic organizations, non-profits and others, to share biodiversity information, tools, projects and knowledge up and down the central Appalachian mountain range.
Topics that scored highest on our Web survey:
Biodiversity and Economics * Natural History * Technology & Conservation * Native vs. Invasive Species * Conservation in My Backyard * Partnerships in Conservation * Economic Development & Biodiversity * Unique Approaches * Cultural & Conservation Connections * Civic Engagement in Biodiversity * Unique Projects * Tourism and Biodiversity * Education and Engagement in Biodiversity
All Concurrent Sessions are 1 hour with two presenters (approx.15-20mins each)
With question and answer after the second presenter
Presentation proposals should include:
* Presentation Title (12 words or less)
* Presenter, Affiliation(s), Address
* E-mail address, Phone number
* Category (Select most appropriate one):
o Projects & Partnerships
o Community & Economics
o Impacts & Connections
o Technology & Innovation
* 1 or 2 Sentence Summary
* Abstract (Should not exceed 250 words)
* Audio-visual Needs (PowerPoint projector, slide projector, VCR, etc)
* Presenter Biography (Should not exceed 150 words)
*Please note: If possible, each presenter should provide the presentation on CD at the event.
Please submit presentation proposals via e-mail to: ksewak at naturalbiodiversity.org <mailto:ksewak at naturalbiodiversity.org>
OR by fax at: 814-536-5764 ~ Attn: Conference Planning Committee
Conference Planning Committee & Sponsors:
AmeriCorps National Service Program ~ Cambria County Conservation District ~ Canaan Valley Institute ~ Conemaugh Valley Conservancy ~ Kiski Basin Initiatives ~ Natural Biodiversity Conservation Strategy ~ Pennsylvania Biodiversity Partnership ~ Southern Alleghenies RC&D and Conservancy ~ USDA APHIS ~ Westsylvania Heritage Corporation
Melissa Shontofski
Lead Engagement Coordinator
Natural Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
(814) 532-5049 Fax: (814) 536-5764
mshontofski at naturalbiodiversity.org
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