[PCA] CONFERENCE: WI Wetlands Assoc Annual Wetland Conference (Baraboo, WI)

[Olivia Kwong]

Registration now open!

Wisconsin Wetlands Association's 16th Annual Wetland Conference
Wetlands in the Landscape
February 16-17, 2011
Baraboo, WI

Register by January 14, 2011, and save!

The conference will convene members of the regional wetland community to 
discuss the latest in wetland science, management and protection issues as 
they relate to the ecological services wetlands provide. Visit the 
conference website at http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011conference.htm.

Highlights:

- Keynote address by noted landscape ecologist Dr. Lenore Fahrig (Carleton 
University, Canada)
- National Symposium:  Wetland Buffers: Theory, Science, Policy, and 
Implementation, organized by Dr. Raymond Semlitsch (University of 
Missouri)
- Banquet presentation by Dr. Carl Safina, award-winning author, marine 
ecologist, and founding president of the Blue Ocean Institute.  (Please 
note that the banquet is a ticketed event that is open to the public; it 
is not included in the basic registration fee.)
- Topical oral sessions
- Silent Auction fundraiser featuring wetland-related art, photography, 
books, and more
- Wetland field trips
- Working Groups: Wetland Mitigation Science & Practice and Wetland 
Buffers

Register by January 14, 2010 to receive Early Bird registration rates -- 
and save even more on your conference registration fees by becoming a 
member of Wisconsin Wetlands Association.

Special Note to Students:  A limited number of scholarships are available 
for students to help offset the cost of attendance and travel. 
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011registration.htm#scholarships 
for more information about scholarships, including an application form. 
Application deadline is December 15, 2010.

New Scholarship for 2011:  WWA is also offering a new Information 
Technology Assistant Scholarship this year to a qualified applicant 
(student or otherwise). 
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011registration.htm#scholarships 
for more information about, including an application form.  Application 
deadline is December 15, 2010.

Accommodation Information
WWA has reserved a block of rooms at The Ho-Chunk Casino & Convention 
Center where the conference will be held. Reserve your room by February 8, 
2011, in order to take advantage of the low group rate that the hotel is 
offering WWA conference participants. 
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011venue.htm for details.

Visit the conference website for more information 
(http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011conference.htm).  A detailed 
conference schedule will be available by mid-December.