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About the Conference

Following the great attendance and interest at the January 2009 2nd Annual Wetland Conference, the Wetland Professionals Association (WPA) and Wetland Delineator Certification Program (WDCP) are organizing the 3rd Annual Minnesota Wetlands Conference, to be held on January 20, 2010, at the University of Minnesota Conference Center. This year’s topic is “Wetlands: New Ideas, New Approaches ”

This conference will focus on new approaches, technology and philosophies that may influence the way we look at wetland science in the future.  Come and share the lessons learned by other wetland professionals.  This is an excellent opportunity for working professionals, researchers, students, scientists, consultants, regulators, and wetland enthusiasts to come together and share their wetland knowledge.

The conference will also host a trade show in the lobby of the Continuing Education and Conference Center. 

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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Speaker Information

• Tom Biebighauser: US Forest Service - Kentucky
  

• Steve Richter: Frontier Precision, Inc. - Minnesota
  

• Tim Smith: US Army Corps of Engineers - Minnesota
  
  
• Steve Kloiber: Department of Natural Resources - Minnesota
  
  
• John Genet: Department of Natural Resouces - Minnesota
  
  
• Christina Hargiss: North Dakota State University - North Dakota
  
  
• Lian Rampi: University of Minnesota - Metro
  
  
• Emily Hutchins: Department of Natural Resouces - Minnesota
  
  
• Fred Harris: County Biological Survey, Department of Natural Resouces - Minnesota
  

Proposed topics include:

• New approach to vernal pool restoration
• Using GPS technologies
• Regulatory approaches, monitoring
• Trends in Water Quality
• Three-tiered approach to wetland assessment
  • And more to come!!

Conference Program

The 2nd Annual MN wetlands Conference will be held on January 20, 2010.

Conference Agenda (proposed)

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: Steve Richter

9:15 am - 10:00 am: Steve Kloiber and John Genet

10:00 am - 10:20 am: BREAK

10:20 am - 11:20 am: Tom Biebighauser

11:20 am - 12:35 pm: LUNCH (provided, includes a vegetarian option)

12:35 pm - 1:25 pm: RAPID FIRE; consists of several 5 minute presentations from wetland professionals

1:25 pm - 2:05 pm: Christina Hargiss

2:05 pm - 2:20 pm: BREAK

2:20 pm - 2:40 pm: Tim Smith

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm: Emily Hutchins

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm: Fred Harris

3:40 pm - 4:10 pm: Lian Rampi

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm: Question panel, Wrap-up, Depart

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Registration

Register On-Line HERE!!!

Fees

$125 for WPA members prior to December 18, 2009
$145 for WPA members after December 18, 2009

$155 for Non-Members prior to December 18, 2009
$175 for Non-Members after December 18, 2009

$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 8, 2010 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: cceconf3@umn.edu
Event ID: 183794

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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, 2010 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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