Events
May 2012
MTS/IEEE Oceans 2012 Conference Abstract Deadline
The MTS/IEEE Oceans 2012 Conference scheduled for October 14-19 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hampton Roads, VA (http://www.oceans12mtsieeehamptonroads.org/)is accepting abstracts until May 18, 2012.Read More...
ASLO 2013 Meeting in New Orleans! Submit your proposal now
Contact: Helen Schneider Lemay
ASLO 2013 Meeting in New Orleans! Submit your proposal - Deadline: May 18, 2012. The Aquatic Sciences Meeting will be held on February 17-22, 2013, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Under the theme "Learning for the Future," the meeting will bring together scientists, engineers, students, educators, policy makers and other stake holders to learn from the past and look to the future of aquatic sciences. Proposals should address broad and timely topics that will interest a broad audience. We encourage the inclusion of both research and non-research presentations within sessions. "Non-research" would apply to both policy and education presentations. Sessions that encourage presentations that include both research and non-research aspects are especially desired. Session proposals must be submitted online by 23:59 U.S. Central Daylight Time, May 18, 2012, to http://www.aslo.org/forms/neworleans2013.html. Proposals should include the following information: session title; name(s) of session organizer(s), affiliation(s) and contact methods; session format: talks/posters/both, or others; and a brief synopsis of the session. For more information, please contact: Helen Schneider Lemay, ASLO Business Office, 5400 Bosque Boulevard, Suite 680, Waco, Texas 76710-4446, business@aslo.org, 800-929-ASLO or 1-254-399-9635Read More...
Grand Bay NERR Wetlands Walk
Contact: Jen Buchanan
The Coastal Resources Center at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Jackson County, MS 7:30am CST - 10:00am CST - Join Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) for a free educational walking adventure through a variety of wetland habitats. Jennifer Buchanan, our Education Coordinator, will wade right into the wetlands with you to teach you about the plants and animals that live in or visit the different types of wetlands that you visit such as freshwater marshes, wet pine savannas and salt marshes. You will also learn what makes a wetland a wetland and why it is so important to conserve the wetlands that we have left. As a bonus, we will be able to observe the nearby nesting Ospreys, so be sure to bring your binoculars. Participants may get a little wet and muddy, so you might want to bring a change of clothes. We also recommend that you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat. Please wear waterproof boots or old closed-toed shoes. For more information and to sign up, please call 228-475-7047 or email jen.buchanan@dmr.ms.gov.Louisiana Conservation Cup Polo Match to Support Land Conservation
Contact: Marsha O’Brien
The Land Trust for Southeast Louisiana, whose mission is to protect natural areas and agricultural lands, will be holding its "Conservation Cup" the afternoon of Sunday, May 20th at Leah Farms of Louisiana (16191 Hwy 40, Folsom, LA) from 12 pm- 5 pm. The annual event has been the primary venue for the past six years to raise awareness for land conservation in Louisiana. This year's Conservation Cup will be hosted by the New Orleans Polo Club in its annual challenge match against its rival, the Point Clear Polo Club from Mobile, Alabama. A buffet lunch will be served; with musical entertainment featuring the Regg Sanders Trio. A Calcutta auction will be held prior to the start of the match at 12:30 pm, where participants can choose their favorite players. Donated items will be available for purchase through silent and live auctions during the afternoon. In addition to the excitement of watching the polo match and the chance to meet the players and their horses, the event is an afternoon of food, music, and pony rides for the children. Admission is $25 Adults, $15 Students, Free for Children under 10. (Includes buffet lunch); $250 - table sponsorship (8 seats per table), reservations guarantee space under the tent For reservations or more information regarding volunteering, donation of auction items, or event sponsorship, visit www.ltsl.org or contact Marsha O'Brien at (985) 276-8000.Read More...
June 2012
Gulf of Mexico Alliance "All Hands" Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Gulf of Mexico Alliance "All Hands" meeting is scheduled for June 18-21, 2012 at theOmni Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Louisiana State of the Coast
Louisiana State of the Coast June 25-27, 2012: Official Program Released and Registration Open. This year's official conference program, available on stateofthecoast.org, is the largest and most comprehensive array of topics ever assembled regarding the Louisiana coast. The 2012 program covers a wide spectrum of the most critical issues facing the Louisiana coast, making State of the Coast 2012 a can't-miss opportunity to hear the very latest ideas, research and methods affecting our coastal future. Admission is $250. Your registration includes entry into all daily sessions and events, lunches, breaks and snacks, and a special opening-night reception sponsored by Hesco! This is an incredible value for a three-day conference in one of the world's most exciting cities, New Orleans.Read More...
National Marine Educators Conference 2012 - Alaska
National Marine Educators Conference" Co-Hosted by AOOS, 24-28 June 2012, University of Alaska Anchorage Campus, Anchorage, AK.Read More...
September 2012
AL Water Resources Conference
Contact: Zhen Feng
The 26th Annual Alabama Water Resources Conference will be held Thursday & Friday, Sept. 06-07, 2012, at the Perdido Beach Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Orange Beach, Alabama. In conjunction with the Annual Conference, the Alabama Section of AWRA Symposium will be held Wednesday, Sept. 05. Both will provide an excellent forum for stimulating discussion regarding the many multi-disciplinary aspects of current and future water use, management, and conservation issues.The deadline for early registration is Aug. 20, 2012. To register online, visit http://auei.auburn.edu/conference/
The deadline for hotel reservation at conference rate with Perdido Beach Resort is Aug. 05, 2012. PROMO CODE: 7118
To make hotel reservations online, visit: http://www.perdidobeachresort.com/
To make hotel reservations by phone, call Perdido Beach Resort at 1-800-634-8001.
The Conference Committee is now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the conference. Abstracts need to submitted at the conference website: http://auei.auburn.edu/conference/submit_abstract.php
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October 2012
MTS/IEEE Oceans 2012 Conference
MTS/IEEE Oceans 2012 Conference scheduled for October 14-19 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hampton Roads, VA (http://www.oceans12mtsieeehamptonroads.org/).Read More...
Restore America’s Estuaries 6th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration
Restore America's Estuaries 6th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration" 20-24 October 2012, Tampa, FLRead More...
November 2012
Let's Move Outside!
Gulf Islands National Seashore Presents: Healthy Parks, Healthy People: Let's Move Outside! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the great outdoors with kayak tours, nature hikes, healthcare screenings, and much more! Saturday, November 10, 2012, 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Gulf Islands National Seashore located at 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs, MS. A free community event designed to promote healthy parks and healthy people through outdoor recreation and education. For more information contact the GUIS Davis Byou Visitor Center at 228-230-4100. | Click here to open PDF |
Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium
The Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Be sure to mark your calendars. We and our partners are in the planning stages and will be releasing the session topics, call for abstracts and other information as it becomes available. You can like Bays and Bayous on facebook at http://facebook.com/baysandbayous.Read More...
January 2013
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference
The conference sponsors share a goal to improve society's ability to understand the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, which includes humans, to ensure its long-term environmental health. One important aspect of this is understanding the impacts of petroleum pollution and related stressors on the marine and coastal ecosystems, as it will support future response, mitigation, and restoration following spills.Read More...
February 2013
ASLO 2013
he Aquatic Sciences Meeting will be held on February 17-22, 2013, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Under the theme "Learning for the Future," the meeting will bring together scientists, engineers, students, educators, policy makers and other stake holders to learn from the past and look to the future of aquatic sciences.Read More...
