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Society of Wetland Scientists
Combined South Central Chapter and South Atlantic Chapter Fall Meeting
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
October 9-11, 2008
Climate Change, Wetlands, and Water Resources of the Southeast
The South Central Chapter (SCC) and South Atlantic Chapter (SAC) of SWS will hold their annual Fall 2008 combined chapter meeting at the University of Alabama (UA) in Tuscaloosa, AL, on October 9-11, 2008. The meeting will be held in Shelby Hall, which houses the UA Chemistry Department and several new lecture auditoriums and break rooms, as well as a meeting rotunda, courtyard, and kitchen.
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The meeting agenda will begin with an optional workshop on Thursday, October 9, entitled “Identification of Common Plants and Trees in Central Alabama”. This workshop will be hosted by Dr. John Clark (University of Alabama) and is intended to appeal to both consultants and academics that have a need for or interest in plant and tree identification of the Southeast. A separate field trip on that same day will take meeting participants on a guided tour of Perry Lakes with Mr. Randy Mecredy (Alabama Museum of Natural History).
The scientific agenda will focus principally on climate change, water resources, and southeastern wetlands, and will begin with a plenary session on Friday morning (Oct. 10) and transition to a contributed session in the afternoon. A social and mixer will be held at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on Friday night (Oct. 10), and the meeting will culminate with student talks and awards presentation for best student papers on Saturday morning (Oct. 11).
Call for Papers
We are currently soliciting papers on all aspects of wetland ecology for the afternoon contributed session to be held on Friday, October 10 (non-student) and the student paper competition to be held on Saturday, October 11. We are planning only two concurrent sessions so that attendees can more readily see presentations of interest. If you are interested in presenting at this meeting, please submit an abstract of 300 words or less to Ken Krauss by September 19, 2008.
If you are a student, please indicate the chapter of your affiliation - for reference please visit: www.sws.org/regional/index.mgi
Student Travel Awards to Fall Chapter Meeting
This year, SCC and SAC are combining efforts to support a total of 12 student travel awards to attend the combined fall chapter meeting. These awards will be for $100 each to help defray minor costs. Preference will be given to students presenting their research at the combined chapter meeting. We will not, however, require that students present a paper to receive these awards, and will accept justification statements from all interested students. Please submit a mini-CV (one page) and a short statement of research, industry, or regulatory interest to Ken Krauss if you are affiliated with the South Central Chapter, or Kim Ponzio if you are affiliated with the South Atlantic Chapter. Applications should be received by September 19, 2008. With your application, please note whether you intend to present a paper.
Best Student Presentation
Each chapter will support a separate competition for best student paper. The student with the best paper (oral presentation) from each chapter will be provided with a $600 travel award to attend the SWS National Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22-26, 2009.
Registration Fees and Deadlines
On-line registration can be found at:
www.sws.org/chap_meetings/scc_sac_reg.mgi
We would like to encourage on-line registration as soon as possible in order to identify the number of participants for the workshop and field trip. Registration fees will be either $45/person (member) or $135/person (non-member). Non-member registration will include professional membership to SWS for 2009. Student registration is free for members, and $30 for non-members. The $30 for non-member students will include membership to SWS for 2009.
Block of Rooms for "New College/Society of Wetland Scientists" (located on UA campus):
Four Points by Sheraton/Hotel Capstone.
320 Paul W. Bryant Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-752-3200
[Rate: $102/night]
Approx. 8 minute walk from hotel to meeting location
Other Hotels in Area:
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
600 Harper Lee Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
205-553-9800
Approx. 5 minute drive to meeting location
Holiday Inn Express
1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
205-464-4000
Approx. 15 minute drive to meeting location
The University of Alabama will be on Fall Break, so parking on campus should not be a problem.
Student Accommodations:
Students interested in staying with UA students should contact Becca Cripps
Contacts:
Dr. Julia A. Cherry (Meeting Host), Assistant Professor, New College and Biological Sciences, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Dr. Ken W. Krauss (South Central Chapter President), Research Ecologist, USGS National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, Louisiana ; Kimberli J. Ponzio (South Atlantic Chapter President), Environmental Scientist, St. Johns River Water Management District, Palatka, Florida.
Additional meeting information also will be posted on the SCC website located at: www.sws.org/regional/southcentral and on the SAC website located at: www.sws.org/regional/southatlantic
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