2nd Annual Minnesota Wetland Conference!
Mitigation: Are We Achieving
No-Net-Loss?
January 21, 2009
Continuing Education and Conference Center St. Paul, MN
Register On-Line HERE!!!
Take a look at the online version of the brochure HERE!
About the Conference
Following the great attendance and interest at the January 2008 1st Annual Wetland Conference, the Wetland Professionals Association (WPA) and Wetland Delineator Certification Program (WDCP) are well on our way to organizing the 2nd Annual Minnesota Wetlands Conference, to be held on January 21, 2009, at the University of Minnesota Conference Center. This year’s topic is “Mitigation: Are we achieving no-net-loss?”
Some our confirmed speakers include Joy Zedler (UW-Madison), Sue Galatowisch (U of M), Joe Schaffer (MN Native Landscapes), Sarah Stai (EcoSmith Consulting), Carol Strojny and Karli Swenson (MN Board of Water and Soil Resources). Speakers will be addressing the broader issues of defining success in wetland creation and the long-term issues of dynamic landscapes. We’ll also take a look at some of the legal issues surrounding long-term projects. To balance out those broad issues, we expect to have a preview of the Board of Water and Soil Resources’ (BWSR) findings from their audit of existing wetland replacement sites. Last, but not least, we will have some experts in the field discuss new trends or ideas in mitigation area design and construction.
The conference will also host a trade show in the lobby of the Continuing Education and Conference Center.
Take a look at the online version of the brochure HERE!
Who Should Attend:
• MN Certified Wetland Delineators
• MN Wetland Professional Association Members
• Natural resource managers
• Scientists and Students from colleges and universities
• Federal and state agency scientists and regulators
• Local government officials
• Private consultants
• Staff of local, statewide and regional non-profit conservation groups
• Volunteer leaders of non-profit conservation groups
• Wetland enthusiast and concerned citizens
• Anyone interested in wetlands!!!!
Continuing Education
Individuals either Certified or In-Training with the MN Wetland Delineator Certification Program will receive 6 hours of continuing education for attending the conference. Continuing Education Units are also offered by the College of Continuing Education toward your personal development. You must fill out a form and turn it in at conference close to earn the CEU's offered by the College of Continuing Education.
Conference Questions:
Elizabeth Wells
439 Borlaug Hall
1991 Upper Buford Cir.
St.Paul MN 55108
Phone: 612.625.8206
Cell: 612-730-5963
Email: wdcp@umn.edu
**For questions regarding MN Wetland Professionals Association (WPA) membership please visit: www.mnwetlandprofessionals.org**
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Conference Program
The 2nd Annual MN wetlands Conference will be held on January 21, 2009.
Conference Agenda
7:00 am - 8:00 am: Vendor Set-up
8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration, Trade Show, Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Welcome and Introduction
8:45 am - 9:15 am: Carol Strojny and Karli Swenson (BWSR)
9:15 am - 9:45 am: Joe Schaffer (MN Native Landscapes)
9:45 am - 10:05 am: BREAK
10:05 am - 10:35 am: Sarah Stai (EcoSmith Consulting)
10:35 am - 11:30 am: Sue Galatowitsch (U of M)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: LUNCH (provided, includes a vegetarian option)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Joy Zedler (UW- Madison)
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm: BREAK
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Leadership Award
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Chev Kellogg (MN DNR, Lands and Minerals)
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Linda Fischer (Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Question panel, Wrap-up, Depart
Speaker Information (Topics are generalized, more info to come)
*** Due to an unfortunate circumstance Dr. Barbara Bedford will not be able
to participate in our conference this January.
*** (as of 11/11/2008)
- Dr. Joy Zedler: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Topic: What "No Net Loss of Function" Means
- Dr. Sue Galatowitsch: Professor, University of Minnesota
Topic: Twenty Years of Ecological Change in Restored Prairie Potholes
- Linda Fischer: Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Topic: Successfull Implementation in Tough Economic Times
- Joe Schaffer: Minnesota Native Landscapes
Topic: Installation and Management Perspective of Mitigation Sites
- Sarah Stai: EcoSmith Consulting
Topic: Wetland Buffers as a BMP for Urban Stormwater: How Much is Enough?
- Carol Strojny and Karli Swenson: Board of Water and Soil Resources
Topic: An Overview of Wetland Bank Conditions and Compliance Monitoring -- Concerns and Successes
- Chev H. Kellogg: MN DNR, Lands and Minerals
Topic: Restoring to Prevent Invasion: Effects of Wetland Organic Amendments on Invasion Potential of Reed Canary Grass
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Registration
Register On-Line HERE!!!
Fees
$125 for WPA members until December 10, 2008
$145 for WPA members after December 10, 2008
$150 for Non-Members
$40 Students
Fees Include
- Conference Registration
- Parking in Lot S104 (you will receive additional parking info. upon registration)
- Continental Breakfast, Lunch and 2 Refreshment Breaks
- Conference Program and Handout Materials
- Admission to Trade Show (show will take place from 8 am - 4:30 pm)
Cancellation Fee
Cancellations will be accepted up to January 7, 2008 with a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that date forfeit the registration fee. Cancellation requests must be submitted and recognized in writing via email, mail, or fax.
Registration and Billing Questions
Contact the Registration Center: 612.624.4000
Event ID: 182254
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Accommodations
The room rate for conference attendees is $89 (+tax). When making the reservation tell the hotel you are with the University of Minnesota Wetlands Conference to get the discounted rate. Also, the hotel will arrange
shuttle service to and from the CECC but guests must make the request (We suggest they do this when you make your reservation).
Radisson Hotel - Roseville
2540 North Cleveland Avenue
Roseville, MN 55113
To make reservations call 651-636-4567 (Toll Free 1-800-333-333).
Rooms will be held until January 6, 2009 so be sure to make your reservations early, as we expect the block of rooms to fill up fast.
Conference Center Information
Continuing Education and Conference Center
1890 Buford Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Visit the Conference Center's (CECC) Website HERE.
For a full map of St. Paul Campus please click HERE.
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