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9/27/2008 - Opening of Smithsonian's Ocean Hall
On Sept. 27, 2008 the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will open its newest exhibit, the Sant Ocean Hall. Visitors will explore the ocean in all its complexity and beauty and ultimately discover that all life on earth depends on the ocean.

9/11/2008 - USDA Forest Service (USFS) Region 6 Incorporates Invasive Species Monitoring
Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program: Aquatic Invasive Species Survey Report 2007 Field Season - Scientists from government agencies and universities collaborated in 2007 to strategize the development of an Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Reporting (EDR) System. Learn More >

9/9/2008 - DOI Partners to Monitor Marine Debris in Papahānaumokuākea MNM
Marine debris is a crucial management problem facing the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. A grant was recently awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to conduct a marine debris monitoring project on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.  Read More >

Events

9/17/2008 - 9/17/2008 - Great Lakes Regional Collaboration (GLRC) Executive Subcommittee Public Discussion
The Executive Subcommittee invites public participation in a discussion on Wed., Sept. 17, 2008 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm CDT regarding ongoing and planned activities of the GLRC and for you to share news about your actions to implement the GLRC Strategy to Restore and Protect the Great Lakes. Call-In #: 1-866-299-3188 Conference Code: 60604. Please see the GLRC Website for the latest information on the GLRC Initiatives.

9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008 - Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS) Noxious & Invasive Vegetation Management Short Course (NIVM)
Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, Lebanon, Pennsylvania: The first Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS) Noxious & Invasive Vegetation Management Short Course (NIVM).

9/15/2008 - 9/19/2008 - Adaptive Management: Structured Decision Making for Recurrent Decisions
Adaptive Management: Structured Decision Making for Recurrent Decisions - This course focuses on recurrent decisions and builds upon the fundamental principles taught in "Introduction to Structured Decision Making."  Go to the DOI Learn Website for more information and registration.

9/7/2008 - 9/12/2008 - Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 2008 Annual Meeting: Saratoga Springs, New York, The Saratoga Hilton
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 2008 Annual Meeting will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York at the Saratoga Hilton.  Click here for more information and registration.