GULF COAST HURRICANE
PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REBUILDING CONFERENCE
A regional conference with international application
Mobile, Alabama
November 11-14, 2008
Download “Call For Abstracts” Brochure (.pdf)
The Gulf Coast Hurricane Preparedness, Response, Recovery & Rebuilding Conference is being organized by PIANC USA. The objectives of the event are: to learn from recent hurricane experiences and challenges; to develop proactive navigation preparedness, response and recovery plans on regional and watershed scales; to foster interagency learning, coordination and cooperation leading to community and ecosystem resiliency; and to provide technical experience and directions for engineering and environmental challenges.
This conference is a “must attend” conference for all professionals interested in sharing knowledge and experience in post storm ecosystem restoration and coastal infrastructure protection. Take this opportunity to share your personal insight, technical experience, and knowledge by submitting an abstract for consideration.
CO-SPONSORS
• American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
• Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi
• Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute of ASCE (COPRI)
• Dredging Contractors of America
• EPA Gulf of Mexico Program
• Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association
• Gulf of Mexico Coastal Observing System Regional Association
• Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Northern Gulf Institute
• Transportation Research Board/Marine Board
• US Army Corps of Engineers
CONFERENCE FORMAT
This four-day conference will include:
• technical presentations
• exhibits
• technical field tours to local sites of interest
• pre-conference workshops
• networking functions
• featured luncheon speaker
CONFERENCE THEMES
• Ecosystem Resiliency: Coastal Recovery
• Navigation (Ports and Industry)
• Community Resiliency: Watershed Wide Flood Hazard Master Planning
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
CONFERENCE TOPICS
• Long Term Economic and Environmental Recovery
• Emergency Preparedness
• Watershed wide flood hazard master planning
• Self Sustaining Ports
• Navigation
• Regional Sediment Management
• Ecosystem Resiliency
• Community Resiliency
• Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material
• Flood and Storm Damage Reduction
• Engineering and Environmental Challenges
• Technological Advances
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INFO
Each abstract must be written in English and limited to 500 words. Abstracts shall be submitted to
pianc@usace.army.mil. Deadline for abstract submissions: May 15, 2008.
See brochure for complete
details.
On the abstract form, please:
• Designate the conference theme listed that best fits your paper.
• Provide the required contact information for the corresponding author and any co-authors.
• Include a text-only summary description of the topic of the paper and a statement of why the paper will be of interest and benefit to conference attendees.
EXHIBITS AND SPONSORS
If you are interested in exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for this conference, please contact Kelly Barnes at
kelly.j.barnes@usace.army.mil
or 703-428-9090.
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• Sponsor
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