Society of Wetland Scientists, Pacific Northwest Chapter

2012 Student Scholarship Awards

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists would like to encourage student participation at our regional and national meetings. Currently, the chapter is sponsoring student participation at the International meeting in Orlando, Florida on June 3 -8, 2012 and the PNW Chapter meeting in Boise, Idaho on September 19-21, 2012. The meeting is in conjunction with the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference and INTECOL 9. At this time, we would like to announce the availability of funds to assist students with the costs associated with traveling to/from the meeting to present results of their research.
The Award: The PNW Chapter will make one award for the upcoming International meeting and the PNW Chapter meeting. The award includes meeting registration fee and a cash stipend to help offset travel and lodging expenses. A $1,000 will be awarded for the International meeting and $500 will be awarded for the PNW Chapter meeting.
Eligibility: This competition is open to all currently registered, graduate and undergraduate students regardless of location. However, preference will be given to students within the PNW Chapter (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho).
Students need to submit an abstract with their application. The deadline for abstract submittal for the international meeting was January 8, 2012. The PNW Chapter meeting abstract deadline is March 30, 2012.

Deadline to receive student scholarship applications for the International meeting is February 29, 2012.
Deadline to receive student scholarship applications for the PNW Chapter meeting is April 15, 2012.

To Apply: Submit proof of current student status (photo copy of a university ID or letter from academic advisor), a copy of your submitted SWS abstract, and a short (1-2 page) letter describing your studies, your career goals and why you would like to receive this award. Applications can be mailed or emailed to Dr. Ralph J. Garono (rgarono@earthdesign.com), c/o Lake Superior NERR, 14 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880 (541.757.7896).
Selection: Awards will be made by the selection committee on the basis of the merit of each candidate and the quality of their SWS abstract. Decisions of the selection committee are final. The committee reserves the right to withhold the award if suitable candidates are not found or if funds are not available.

The application is simple. This is an opportunity to meet and network with world renowned leaders in wetlands ecology. Don’t delay – submit your talk or poster abstract!

Estuarine wetland responses to sea level rise,

a presentation by Laura Brophy to the
National Academies' Sea Level Rise Committee, March, 2011
(Please note that each slide has lots of notes attached, which are accessed by clicking on the
small "balloon" in the upper left corner of each slide.)

For more information: Laura@GreenPointConsulting.com

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The Federal Register Notice for the National Wetland Plant List update was published on Thursday January 6, 2011. The public comment period ends March 7, 2011. You can view the full plant list at the Corps website at rsgis.crrel.usace.army.mil/apex/f?p=703:1:2683949498411993 by clicking on the “All Botanical Searches” link on the page. Instructions for providing comments is described in the federal register notice. Please take the time to review the list and provide comments as this is a rare opportunity to actively participate in something that has a direct affect on our work for most of our membership.

Soil & Wetland Scientist Certification in Washington update

The 2011 Legislative session is coming soon and with it a revised bill for certifying soil and wetland scientists in Washington state. Please see the new and improved website for information on other states that have certification programs, the latest bill language, and more. See the In-Depth Info and Links page on the website https://sites.google.com/site/soilwetlandscientists/home. Also, please listen to the podcast for answers to some commonly asked questions about the proposed certification bill.

Fairy Shrimp in Washington

To read the article in the Ooze News click here

Fairy Shrimp Data Sheet 2010/11