Upcoming Events

Information on individual items is subject to change.  Please consult each event's web site or contact for the most accurate and current information.  If you spot an error or wish to suggest a change, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.   We also encourage you to let us know of events that should be listed.  Please use this form to submit information about upcoming events. Events should include a substantial component related to global change research (see list of specific research areas in left column).

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Web Site

http://www.awra.org/meetings/Virginia_Beach2008/

Sponsors

American Water Resources Association
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Nature Conservancy
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

Contact

Patricia A. Reid
Program Coordinator
American Water Resources Association
PO Box 1626
Middleburg, VA 20118
Tel: 540-687-8390
Fax: 540-687-8395

Details

The conference will focus on emerging science and new studies on the structure, function, and management of riparian ecosystems, conservation buffers, and coastal shorelines, including water quality, aquatic habitat, and terrestrial habitat. One conference topic is Riparian Areas and Buffers in a Changing Climate.

Location

Umeå, Sweden

Web Site

http://www.forestadaptation2008.net/home/en/

Sponsors

Canadian Forest Service
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
US Forest Service
International Union of Forest Research Organizations
Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry
Seoul National University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Contact

Camilla Persson
Tel: +46 90 156238
Email: 

Details

The conference will focus on the current state of knowledge of ongoing changes in climatic conditions in different regions of the world, and the implications of these changes for forest management and conservation. Presentations and discussions will emphasise research, policies and practices that are needed to enable us to plan for and manage healthy, productive forests to meet future societal needs for forest products and the full range of forest goods and services. Ongoing research in various fields of forest and forest-related sciences will be presented in parallel sessions of the conference.

Location

Portland, Oregon

Web Site

http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/cfp_2008.htm

Sponsors

Association of State Wetland Managers
Oregon Department of State Lands
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Contact

Laura Burchill
Association of State Wetland Managers
2 Basin Road
Windham, ME 04062
Tel: 207-892-3399
Fax: 207-892-3089
Email:

Details

The overall goal of this conference is to help wetland professionals in the public and private sectors 1) gain a better understanding of the challenges created by climate change and 2) identify discrete activities and actions to take to reduce and mitigate impacts on wetlands and water resources as well as communities. The conference will also address ongoing changes and challenges in wetlands and water resources management.