Calendar of Events
This page is provided for announcements of meetings, symposia, workshops, and other events of interest hosted by aquatic science societies and organizations. New entries may be found at the top of this list. Entries are removed after the meeting occurs. You may submit your announcement for posting using a convenient online form.
- Aquatic Flowering Plants of North America, with a Special Focus on the Potamogetonaceae and Hydrocharitaceae,
- Salt Marsh Ecology and Monitoring
- Wetland Identification and Delineation: The Federal (Reg IV) Course
- Marine Macroalgae
- Aquatic Entomology
- Decapods of Northern Seas: Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Prawns
- Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrates, Communities, and Habitats
- Species Identification and Assessment of Northeastern Freshwater Fish Assemblages
- ICES ASC 2012
- European Large Lakes Symposium 2012
- TEMPRIV 2012 – International Conference on Temporary Rivers
- AGU Science Policy Conference
- Wisconsin Wetlands Association 17th Annual Conference, Urban Wetlands
- 9th INTECOL International Wetland Conference
- Remote sensing of colour, temperature and salinity new challenges and opportunities - 44th Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics
- IAGLR 2012 - From Great Lakes Flow Mighty Rivers
Aquatic Flowering Plants of North America, with a Special Focus on the Potamogetonaceae and Hydrocharitaceae,
Dates: Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
This seminar will focus on the identification, biology, reproduction, structure, invasiveness, and ecology of submerged and floating aquatic flowering plants, especially those of the Potamogetonaceae and Hydrocharitaceae. The Potamogetonaceae of North America and New England represents one of the largest truly aquatic plant families. New England and northeastern North America have the greatest number and diversity of species in the family. The Hydrocharitaceae includes a diverse group of genera, many of them extremely invasive. This seminar will be especially valuable to consulting botanists, state heritage employees, and those interested in lake monitoring. Field trips will be taken to lakes, ponds, and streams in eastern and northern Maine to collect and observe species found in the pristine waters of the easternmost counties in the US. Discussions, lectures, and lab work will supplement field work. Invasive aquatic plants of the northeast will be discussed in detail and methods of their control will be reviewed. While in the field submersed and floating-leaved species will be reviewed with emphasis on the following genera: Potamogeton, Stuckenia, Najas, Vallisneria, and Elodea. Hebarium and live material of the genera will be available for study. FMI: anne@eaglehill.us
Salt Marsh Ecology and Monitoring
Dates: Jul 29- Aug 4, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
Ecosystem services range from the beautiful (aesthetics) to pragmatic (fisheries support and shoreline protection). This workshop provides hands-on use of different functional assessment tools to evaluate a variety of ecosystem services provided by natural, impaired and restored salt marshes. We will compare and contrast a variety of intensive and rapid assessment methods. Workshop techniques can and should be applied in planning, habitat management and restoration projects. This seminar is comprised of 5 intensive days combining field and classroom/lab instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring their own case studies. The course will be presented in lecture, discussion, and field excursion formats. Classroom material will review salt marsh ecology with a focus on ecosystem services, processes that maintain them and expected changes in climate to provide a foundation to develop new ideas and conceptual modeling for salt marsh restoration. Case studies will examine hydrologic alterations, invasive species, barriers to upslope migration and fish and wildlife habitat value. Field trips will focus on sampling methods needed to assess ecosystem services in natural, impaired and restored salt marshes. Accepted restoration techniques will be reviewed and new ones considered and evaluated using conceptual models. Local sites will be used as case studies whenever possible although due to the nature of the course, other sites will be incorporated as well. A substantial portion of most days will be spent in the field. This course is offered for those who have some background or experience in ecology.FMI:anne@eaglehill.us
Wetland Identification and Delineation: The Federal (Reg IV) Course
Dates: Aug 12 - 18, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
This seminar will present the background and scientific basis used in identifying and delineating wetlands. In the classroom, background information and methods will be presented for use of the multi-parameter Federal wetland delineation method that is adopted nationally by four Federal and all state agencies that are in various ways legally involved in wetland activities. Topics will specifically include hydric soils, vegetation and hydrology and their application in the field. On field trips, participants will be presented with the methods to collect data on the wetland parameters used to determine the occurrence and location of wetland boundaries. Successful completion of seminar qualifies FMI: anne@eaglehill.us
Marine Macroalgae
Dates: Aug 5 - 11, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
Participants in this week-long seminar will study the biology of seaweeds of the Gulf of Maine. Emphasis will be placed upon the identification and ecology of macroalgae, and well as the role they play in marine ecosystems. Lectures will present the classification of algal groups in a phylogenetic context. Other topics will include functional-ecological roles of macroalgae, their role as primary producers, and aquaculture and economic utilization of seaweeds. Field collections will be made from the rocky intertidal, tidepools, estuarine and salt marsh habitats, and subtidal communities. Identification of seaweeds collected in the field will be done in the laboratory. Students will have the opportunity to prepare herbarium collections of identified macroalgae. FMI: anne@eaglehill.us, 207-546-2821 x2
Aquatic Entomology
Dates: Jul 29- Aug 4, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
This seminar will focus on building taxonomic competence with determinations of aquatic insects to genus level and is offered for specialists involved in biomonitoring and survey programs. Laboratory work will stress skills necessary to make reliable determinations and prepare specimens for study by specialists. Participants will gain experience with a variety of taxonomic resources (i.e., continental keys, regional keys, and primary literature). Laboratory work will also cover curation, handling, and management of taxonomic data. Specimens used for study will be obtained from field trips during the seminar, but some supplemental specimens will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring specimens from their own region for study or verification. A practical exam will be available at the end of the seminar for those interested in evaluating their progress toward improving their taxonomic skill. Lectures will address topics on aquatic insect biology and ecology and use of aquatic insects in biomonitoring programs. FMI: anne@eaglehill.us, 207-546-2821 x2
Decapods of Northern Seas: Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Prawns
Dates: Jul 22 - 28, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
This seminar provides an introduction to common and easily recognized decapod crustaceans found in temperate and boreal seas in the northern hemisphere. The emphasis is on morphology, taxonomy and natural history. Zoogeography, feeding, reproduction, larval development, behavior and species diversity will be covered. Useful regional and worldwide literature will be presented. Freshly caught specimens will be available for examination of the function of sensory, respiratory and locomotory structures. Most decapods of the coast of Maine are subtidal, so examination will take place in the laboratory. A reference collection of preserved specimens of all the groups to be covered will be available, as well as specimens for dissection. The seminar is directed at participants with some prior knowledge of crustaceans either through formal course work or practical experience. All equipment and materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment (dissecting tools, needles, forceps, digital camera, etc.) and specimens they may wish to identify or study. Students will be given copies of all PowerPoint lectures with accompanying diagrams and photographs of fresh or living examples of decapod groups. FMI: anne@eaglehill.us, 207-546-2821 x2
Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrates, Communities, and Habitats
Dates: Jul 15 - 21, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
The diverse marine habitats of downeast Maine hold a rich array of boreal benthic invertebrates that contribute to the high productivity of the region. This seminar provides an overview of the natural history and ecology of the macroinvertebrates. Primary topics are benthic communities and habitats, biogeography, ecological health, and ecosystem services. Field trips by rubber boots to intertidal mudflats and by small boat to subtidal soft-bottom habitats provide samples for identi- fication and quantification. Labs provide opportunities to key out common benthic invertebrates, focusing on crustaceans, molluscs, and echinoderms, which are often the first groups to drop out of benthic communities if environmental conditions become degraded. Computer software used to analyze community data is introduced, using a nearshore Gulf of Maine data set. Participants will learn the skills needed to continue further studies of benthic invertebrate communities on their own. This seminar is intended for conservation biologists, marine researchers, environmental consultants, teachers, natural historians, and others just curious about what lives down there on the bottom and how they contribute to marine ecosystems. FMI: anne@eaglehill.us, 207-546-2821 x2
Species Identification and Assessment of Northeastern Freshwater Fish Assemblages
Dates: Jun 10 - 16, 2012
Location: Steuben, Maine
Freshwater fish in the northeastern United States number over 150 species, inclusive of native and introduced forms, resident to ponded and flowing waters of varying habitats and water quality. Sportfish species (trout, salmon, bass, pike and perch) are most recognizable, while many of the vast minnow (one-third of the fish fauna) and non- game species are more difficult to identify, particularly in the field. This seminar will focus on the taxonomy and field/laboratory identification of 28 freshwater fish families, inclusive of diadromous (migratory) species. Through lectures, actual field sampling (minnow trapping, beach seining, and backpack electrofishing), examination of fresh and preserved-aquarium specimens, and use of technical keys, participants will gain an understanding of the taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of freshwater fish. Fish origins, distributions, and conservation status will be emphasized and development of Indices of Biotic Integrity (IBI) and the Biological Condition Gradient (BCG) reviewed. There will also be an introduction to pre-Columbian fish remains found at Maine archaeological sites, and a listing of historical and current scientific literature will be provided. This seminar will be of great interest to aquatic-wildlife-conservation biologists-scientists, environmental consultants, natural historians, and others who wish to learn more about freshwater fish and resident fish species assemblages. FMI:anne@eaglehill.us, 207-546-2821 x2
ICES ASC 2012
Dates: 17-21 September 2012
Location: Bergen, Norway
ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC) 2012 will present new marine science and addresses today's most challenging scientific issues.
European Large Lakes Symposium 2012
Dates: 8-12 October 2012
Location: Konstanz , Germany
TOPICS:
The symposium will discuss ecosystem, community and population responses in large lakes to changes in e.g. nutrient loading and climate. Of special interest will be the role of species interactions, biodiversity and evolutionary responses in modifying ecosystem responses and the question whether and to which extent aquatic ecosystem can recover after disturbance (e.g. nutrient pollution)
DEADLINES:
15 June for registration and abstract submission
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ELLS2012@uni-konstanz.de
more information can be found at the symposium webpage:
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/ells2012
TEMPRIV 2012 – International Conference on Temporary Rivers
Dates: from 12 to 14 September, 2012
Location: Évora -Portugal
This Conference aims to bring together scientists, students, technicians and water managers
with a strong interest on Temporary Rivers Ecology, with special focus on Ecohydrology and Ecological Quality.
The deadline for early registration will be the 31st March 2012.
We would also be pleased to receive contributions (oral and/or poster) from interested authors in the following themes:
· Hydrological modelling
· Critical dry-season conditions and ecological response
· Climate change and its effects on hydrology and ecological processes
· Assessment of ecological status under higher flow variability conditions
· Challenges and potentialities of fish fauna for bioassessment
· Vulnerability, conservation and management under global change conditions
Abstracts should focus on current issues, contain scientific and/ or practical contents, the objectives should be clearly defined and should include key conclusions.
The deadline for abstract submission will be the 1st March 2012.
Details about the abstract submission, programme, invited speakers, hotel/travel information, and registration are available at the TEMPRIV 2012 International Conference website:
http://www.tempriv.uevora.pt
The TEMPRIV 2012 International Conference website will be updated regularly
AGU Science Policy Conference
Dates: 30 April - 3 May 2012
Location: Washington, D.C.
New AGU Science Policy Conference,
Monday, 30 April - Thursday, 3 May 2012 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center located in Washington, D.C.
Join us as AGU brings together scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss key Earth and space science topics that are relevant in today’s public policy environment.
Communicating the important role of science is vital to ensuring continued investment in research that supports our economy, public safety, and national security.
This new meeting will focus on the science that helps inform policymakers’ decisions related to: Natural Hazards, Natural Resources, Oceans, and the Arctic.
For more information please visit www.agu.org/spconference
Wisconsin Wetlands Association 17th Annual Conference, Urban Wetlands
Dates: February 22 – 23, 2012
Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Wetlands Association will convene members of the regional wetland community in Lake Geneva, WI to discuss the latest in wetland science, management, restoration, and protection issues around the conference theme, Urban Wetlands. This 2-day conference, from February 22 – 23, 2012, will include topical oral sessions; a poster session; working groups; a banquet with speaker; and wetland field trips to Lake Geneva-area wetlands. Following more than a decade-long tradition, we anticipate that this year’s conference will contribute to a growing regional collaboration for protecting and conserving Wisconsin’s wetlands.
More information can be found on the conference website: http://wisconsinwetlands.org/2012conference.htm
9th INTECOL International Wetland Conference
Dates: 3-8 June 2012
Location: Orlando, Florida
TOPICS:
We invite you to participate in the upcoming 9th International
Wetland Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida, 3-8 June,
2011 (see Website: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/intecol).
INTECOL 9 provides a forum for wetlands scientists from
around the world to discuss threats, challenges and integrated
solutions for sustainable restoration and management of
wetlands in our changing world. The meeting will be in
conjunction with the Society of Wetland Scientists and the
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference.
All individuals working in ecological, physical, biogeochemical
and social sciences pertinent to wetland management and
policy are invited to submit abstracts describing their efforts,
science, projects and results. There will be opportunities for
participants to present both short talks and posters, which will
be conducted interactively with plenty of time reserved for
questions and discussions. Over 70 conference symposium
proposals have been submitted In addition there will be
interactive workshops. We hope to see you at what will be an
exciting and informative meeting. We welcome colleagues to
this premier event – the largest wetlands conference in the
world.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. K. Ramesh Reddy
University of Florida/IFAS
TEL: 352-392-1804 ext 317
krr@ufl.edu
Dr. G. Ronnie Best
US Geological Survey
TEL: 954-577-6354
TEL (CELL): 954-658-4676
Ronnie_Best@usgs.gov
Dr. Glenn R. Guntenspergen
President, Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
US Geological Survey
TEL: 218-720-4307
glenn_guntenspergen@usgs.gov
DEADLINES:
Abstract Deadline is 15 December 2011
(http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/INTECOL/call_abstracts.ht
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Remote sensing of colour, temperature and salinity new challenges and opportunities - 44th Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics
Dates: 7-11 May 2012
Location: Ulg, Liège, Belgium
Remote sensing has become an essential tool in oceanography. The development of new sensors and algorithms has extended the application of ocean remote sensing to new research domains, and new data analysis techniques are allowing to improve the quality of the data sets used for oceanographic and climatic research. Variables like sea surface temperature or those derived from the ocean colour have already shown their relevance to climate change studies. The use of satellite-derived salinity, as a fairly new data set, is an exciting opportunity to improve our knowledge of the ocean dynamics and ocean-atmosphere interactions. http://modb.oce.ulg.ac.be/colloquium/
IAGLR 2012 - From Great Lakes Flow Mighty Rivers
Dates: May 13-17, 2012
Location: Cornwall, Ontario Canada
IAGLR 2012 will feature plenary speakers and
focused sessions that highlight studies of the
basic ecology, chemistry, and physics of the
Great Lakes.
Other sessions will report environmental issues
related to water levels, water quality, invasive
species, and climate change, and the unique
characteristics, importance, and problems of
connecting channels and rivers, components of
the Great Lakes system that are understudied and
not well understood.
Information: www.iaglr.org/conference