Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9 a.m.
A Michigan Wetlands Meeting, hosted by the Michigan Wetlands Association, Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University.
Are You Interested in Wetland Science, Policy and Stewardship?
HRWC has been involved in discussions about the possible formation of a Michigan Wetlands Association. This meeting will provide a great opportunity to hear about this new group and about current wetland issues. The meeting will be of significance to those interested in wetland science, policy and stewardship in Michigan, including:
- Wetland professionals
- University faculty and students
- Environmental and conservation organization staff
- State, federal, local and tribal agency staff
- Interested individuals
The meeting will include presentations from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment and other wetland professionals on current wetland issues, including recent amendments to Michigan’s wetland law, changes in wetland delineation methods, and new wetland monitoring and assessment efforts. A session on the formation of a new Michigan Wetlands Association will also be included.
Please register for this meeting by Friday March 5, 2010. There is no registration fee but registration is limited. Box lunches will be provided to the first 100 individuals to register, so register soon!
Funding for this meeting is being provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) Wetlands Program as part of a continued effort to improve communication on wetland issues through workshops and conferences.