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Friday, August 17, 2001 Washington, DC.

"I enjoy working with the local NRCS office. It gives me a feeling of self-worth to help others."

–- Lilia Garcia, Earth Team volunteer, Frederick, Oklahoma

Focus on the Field
West Virginia: EWP Action Pleases Property Owners at WV Flood Site
Texas: Dry Hydrant System Speeds Firefighting, Conserves Local Water Supply
National Water Management Center: Animal Waste Management Software Update
Michigan: Camp Combines Natural Resources and Culture To Educate Future Conservationists
Wyoming: RC&D Goes "Great Guns" to Preserve Wyoming History
Alaska: NRCS Alaska's Swanson Named Range Conservationist of the Year

Sites to See
National Drought Mitigation Center State Reports
Actor Morgan Freeman Narrates Public Service Announcements for NRCS
NRCS Legislative Summaries
U.S. Drought Monitor
AGRICOLA: USDA's AGRICultural Online Access
National Association of Conservation Districts e-Notes
Web-agri, the Smart Farming Search Engine
 
Conference & Training Connection!
See the August 17 "Conference & Training Connection" for an updated, alphabetical-by-subject list and a chronological list of upcoming events.

FOCUS ON THE FIELD

EWP Action Pleases Property Owners at WV Flood Site - "There was a trailer in the creek that I thought would be hard to clear out, but they just dragged it up out of there," said Tonya Presley, of Mullens, West Virginia. Presley is one of many property owners in the flooded areas who had stream blockages removed by NRCS through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. "I thought it would take a lot longer, but it only took a few hours to clear," Presley said. "You had to see it before. NRCS did a good job. It looks really good now." Since the floodwaters receded, NRCS and the West Virginia Soil Conservation Agency have been working jointly to locate and remove stream blockages and debris. "Crews have been working to remove debris as quickly as possible," stated NRCS Soil Conservationist Jerry Brachenrich.
Your contact: Peg Reese, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, on (304) 284-7547.

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Dry Hydrant Speeds Firefighting, Conserves Local Water Supply - A dry fire hydrant system installed by a local business has improved fire protection and water conservation in the town of Tomball, Texas. The system refills fire department tanker trucks more quickly than conventional hydrants. During a recent house fire, firefighters refilled their tankers in less than 3 minutes. Typical refill times range from 10 to 15 minutes. The 7-acre pond that feeds the system supplies water to the town during hot weather, reducing the need to pump water from aquifers. NRCS Harris County, Big 8 Resource Conservation and Development Council, and Rosehill Volunteer Fire Department assisted with planning and installing the system.
Your contact: Kathy Dean, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, on 281-855-8268.

For more information…
Fire Protection in Rural Areas: Dry Hydrants for Ponds
Big 8 RC&D

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Animal Waste Management Software Update - The Animal Waste Management (AWM) software is up and running and approved for use in the field. AWM is a planning and design tool used to estimate the production of waste materials within an animal feeding operation and determine the size of storage/treatment facilities. The process and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook. AWM is an adaptation of the Ohio Engineering Program developed early 1990's by Clint Liezert. Some of the goals of AWM were to preserve the utility of Liezert’s program, move this technology into a modern computing environment, and expand its flexibility for broader application. More information about AWM can be found at http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/water/quality/common/wastemgmt/awm.html.
Your contact: William Boyd, NRCS Environmental Engineer, National Water Management Center, at (501) 210-8910..

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Camp Combines Natural Resources and Culture To Educate Future Conservationists - A ferry ride across the St. Mary's River connects Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Sugar Island, the site of the 1st Annual Protectors of the Earth Camp. The weeklong camp exposed 26 American Indian and African American youth in grades 6 through 12 to natural resources in a cultural setting and encouraged them to pursue careers in natural resources field. They saw presentations on wildlife, participated in traditional American Indian and African American dance and games, and took educational canoe trips. Presentations on fisheries, environmental remediation, hydroelectric power production, traditional plant materials, engineering, wetlands, and other topics were held in Sault Ste. Marie and on the campus of Lake Superior State University. The kids said they learned a lot about things they had never seen before. Plans next year's camp are already underway. Numerous organizations, including NRCS, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and the Farm Research Cooperative, planned and sponsored the camp.
Your contact: Glenn Lamberg, American Indian Liaison, at glenn.lamberg@mi.usda.gov.

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RC&D Goes "Great Guns" to Preserve Wyoming History - Wyoming's Northeastern Resource Conservation and Development Council assisted the City of Sheridan with a restoration project to honor Civil War veterans who settled the town. Cannons used in the Battles of Shiloh, Gettysburg, and Chicamauga were restored, fallen gravestones were reset and realigned, and a section of the cemetery that had been neglected for more than 60 years was revitalized. On July 4, more than 300 people attended a ceremony to celebrate the project's completion.
Your contact: Nancy Atkinson, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, on (307) 261-6432.

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NRCS Alaska's Swanson Named Range Conservationist of the Year - The Society for Range Management named NRCS Alaska's State Range Conservationist David Swanson Range Conservationist of the Year. Swanson was selected for his exemplary work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to the conservation and wise use of Alaska's rangelands. Among his accomplishments: providing technical assistance to remote villages throughout the State, working on development of ecological sites on 22 million acres of Alaskan tundra and rangeland, and improving reindeer management on the Seward Peninsula and the Bering Sea Islands.
Your contact: Karin Sonnen, NRCS Range Conservationist, Homer Field Office, (907) 235-8177.

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CONFERENCE & TRAINING CONNECTION

August 10, 2001

As a service to NRCS personnel and the agency's partners, "NRCS This Week" offers the following by-subject list of conferences and training sessions. To add an event, please send an e-mail message to fred.jacobs@usda.gov

 
 Date Order By-Subject
 Date Order Random Subject Order
 
Agroforestry/Forestry
Composting & Reycling
Farm Management
Geographic Information Systems
Grazing Management
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Nutrient Management
Resource Conservation and Development
Water Quality
Watersheds
Wetlands
Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation
August 2001
September 2001
October 2001
November 2001
December 2001
 

Agroforestry/Forestry
 
Society of American Foresters 2001 National Convention
September 13-17, 2001
Adams Mark Hotel
Denver, Colorado
Theme: "Forestry at the Great Divide." This is the annual Society of American Foresters meeting with over 2,000 professional foresters with over 200 sessions on the issues and topics facing forestry today. Of note, there is a technical field workshop on "Trees on the Prairie - Great Plains Agroforestry" for Monday, September 17. Compare notes with leading forestry experts and incorporate latest strategies and tools into your work. More information and registration on line are available at http://www.safnet.org/calendar/natcon.htm.
Southern Forest Science Conference: Contributions of Forest Research to Sustainable Forestry Preliminary Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
November 26 - 28
Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
The Southern Forest Science Conference will highlight the history and future of research in sustainable forestry. The conference is for anyone interested in the science of southern forests and is open to researchers, research managers and research users as well as policymakers, landowners and other interested stakeholders. Call for Papers: Topics, deadlines and other information can be found at the conference website at http://www.southernforestscience.net/ For more information contact http://www.southernforestscience.net/ or the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station at (828)-257-4302.
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Composting & Recycling
 
BioCycle Southeast Conference 2001
August 27-29
Atlanta, Georgia
The conference will explore how composting and organics recycling can present solutions to the Southeast region’s water crisis. Learn about sustainable soil and water management practices using compost and other organic feedstocks. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.jgpress.com/Conferences/Southeast2001/SE01Main.html.
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Farm Management
 
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Annual Convention & Trade Show
November 29 - December 1
Albuquerque, New Mexico
ASFMRA is the national organization for professionals who provide management, consultation and valuation services on agricultural and rural assets. ASFMRA's Annual Meeting program focuses on current trends in the farm management, rural appraisal, and agricultural consulting industries. Many programs will include vendor sessions (presented by exhibiting company representatives) that focus on emerging technologies, new products and services, and impacts on the agricultural industry. Keynote speakers include Senator Peter Domenici and Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman. NRCS will host a double-size exhibit highlighting soil surveys and the economics of natural resources conservation. Materials on NRCS will be distributed. Additional information is available on the conference web site at http://207.174.153.155/fmeetings.htm.

Geographic Information Systems
 
The Fifth International Airborne Remote Sensing Conference and Exhibition
September17-20
San Francisco, California - San Francisco Marriott Hotel
This international conference will provide a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and information on the latest developments in airborne remote sensing systems and applications for addressing critical issues now facing the scientific, governmental, and commercial communities. Sessions will include disaster assessment and management data handling and processing, sensor systems for early fire detection, small aircraft and UAV operations, environmental planning and risk management, airborne science operations, land mines and unexploded ordinance, integration of airborne and satellite imaging, water resources and waste disposal monitoring, augmenting satellite remote sensing data, and advanced airborne sensors. The program will offer over 300 presentations by experts from around the world. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/5th_airborne/5thairborne.html.
The Third International Geospatial Information in Agriculture and Forestry Conference
November 5-6
Denver, Colorado
This popular event will explore technologies to improve today's decision making, while defining future research requirements and implementation strategies. Decision makers and technology users within the agricultural and forestry communities will examine how they can work together to increase the responsiveness of geospatial information technologies to specific agricultural and forestry information needs. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/ag.html.
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Grazing Management
 
Sustainable Livestock Production Workshop
October 15-17
Clarion Inn, Fayetteville, Arkansas
The workshop is for people who have attended a grazing workshop or have had experience with controlled grazing. The emphasis is on a systems approach to grazing management, and is designed to help producers fine-tune their farm management program. The workshop will include information on grazing various species of livestock and grazing. The registration fee of $95 covers most meals and transportation to the host farm. The fee is due Sept. 1. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Center for Appropriate Technology co-sponsor. For more information, e-mail Ron Morrow at ronm@ncatark.uark.edu, or call 1-800-346-9140.

Hydrology & Hydraulics
 
Joint Workshop for NRCS-ARS-CREES Hydraulic Engineers
November 26-30, 2001
Tucson, Arizona
This workshop is primarily for NRCS State specialists and their peers in ARS, CREES, and Universities to determine current and emerging issues in the fields of hydrology and hydraulics that need to be addressed and to develop partnerships among the attendants to address these needs. For more information, contact Jon Werner, NRCS National Hydraulic Specialist, on 202-720-0772.
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Nutrient Management
 
The Second International Nitrogen Conference (N2001), "Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection"
October 14-18
Bolger Conference Center, in Potomac, Maryland, near Washington, DC
N2001 will bring together a diverse array of scientists, policy makers, and nitrogen producers and users to discuss current understanding of nitrogen science and policy; ways to meet humanity's increasing demand for food, feed and fiber production, energy, and transportation, while minimizing environmental problems brought about by increased circulation of biologically active N compounds. Complete instructions and updates on submission of papers, oral and poster presentations, abstracts and general information concerning the conference can be found at http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001. For further information, contact Rhonda Kranz at 202-833-8773 ext 212.
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Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D)
 
RC&D Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting
September 20-22
Solomons, Maryland
By working together on local RC&D Councils; communities, all levels of government, and grassroots organizations work together to develop and implement solutions to widespread problems. For more information, contact Dave Wilson at 410-822-9300.
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Water Quality
 
2001 Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference
November 14-16
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers
This year's theme is "Technologies Communities Can Use to Protect Their Drinking Water." The conference is a useful event for anyone involved with education about water resources, whatever your audience. The conference will provide and opportunity for attendees to learn about successful activities undertaken in communities across the country and share what they've learned in their own communities. For more information contact Sherene Hess, Project Director, Water Resource Education Network, at 724-465-4978 or sherenehess@yourinter.net or visit the conference website at http://pa.lwv.org/wren/.
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World of Water Conference
Dec. 10-12
Las Vegas, Nevada
The conference will feature utility officials, engineers, consultants or other industry professionals interested in sharing their experiences in system optimization and energy management. For more information, contact Marvetta McNeel at 918-831-9500.
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Watersheds
 
Ninth National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Workshop
August 27-30
Indianapolis, Indiana - Hyatt Regency,
This workshop will bring together land managers and water quality specialists to share information on the effectiveness of best management practices in improving water quality, effective monitoring techniques, and statistical analysis of watershed data. The workshop will focus on the successes of Section 319 National Monitoring Program projects and other innovative projects from throughout the United States. The agenda will include three days of workshop sessions/presentations and a one-day field trip. Two half-day workshops will focus on monitoring program evaluation and GIS. Presentations will be 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. Poster presentations are also encouraged. Presenters will submit a paper due the date of the conference for publication by US EPA-ORD. If you have questions, contact Tammy Taylor at taylor@ctic.purdue.edu or visit www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/NPSCall.html  
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Wetlands
 
Training Workshop: Restoring Streams, Riparian Areas, and Floodplains in the Southwest
October 29-31
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Crown Plaza Hotel,
NRCS, the Association for State Wetland Managers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Little Colorado River MOM are co-sponsoring a training workshop to build State, tribal, local government, federal, and private stream, riparian, and floodplain capabilities to restore streams, riparian areas, and floodplains in the Southwest. The deadline for the call for papers is July 5, 2001. The first 20 NRCS employees to register will have their registration fees waived. To get on the registration fee waiver list, contact Floyd Wood, at 202-690-1588. For more information, visit the conference webiste at http://www.aswm.org/meeting/stream01.htm.
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Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation
 
The Wildland-Urban Interface: Sustaining Forests in a Changing Landscape - Conference Announcement and Call for Presentations
November 5-8
University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Gainesville, Florida
This conference will provide current information and tools to enhance natural resource management, planning, and policy-making at the wildland-urban interface. Invited and contributed presentations will highlight four main areas related to the interface: Planning and Managing Growth, Human Dimensions, Conserving and Managing Forests for Ecological Services and Benefits, and Conserving and Managing Forests under Different Ownerships. For information on the conference program, registration, and abstract submission, check our website at conference.ifas.ufl.edu/urban/ or contact Susan Vince at (352) 846-0886 or svince@ufl.edu.
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DATE ORDER LISTING
August 2001
 
BioCycle Southeast Conference 2001
August 27-29
Atlanta, Georgia
The conference will explore how composting and organics recycling can present solutions to the Southeast region’s water crisis. Learn about sustainable soil and water management practices using compost and other organic feedstocks. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.jgpress.com/Conferences/Southeast2001/SE01Main.html
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Ninth National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Workshop
August 27-30
Indianapolis, Indiana - Hyatt Regency,
This workshop will bring together land managers and water quality specialists to share information on the effectiveness of best management practices in improving water quality, effective monitoring techniques, and statistical analysis of watershed data. The workshop will focus on the successes of Section 319 National Monitoring Program projects and other innovative projects from throughout the United States. The agenda will include three days of workshop sessions/presentations and a one-day field trip. Two half-day workshops will focus on monitoring program evaluation and GIS. Presentations will be 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. Poster presentations are also encouraged. Presenters will submit a paper due the date of the conference for publication by US EPA-ORD. If you have questions, contact Tammy Taylor at taylor@ctic.purdue.edu or visit www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/NPSCall.html
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September 2001
 
Society of American Foresters 2001 National Convention
September 13-17, 2001
Adams Mark Hotel
Denver, Colorado
Theme: "Forestry at the Great Divide." This is the annual Society of American Foresters meeting with over 2,000 professional foresters with over 200 sessions on the issues and topics facing forestry today. Of note, there is a technical field workshop on "Trees on the Prairie - Great Plains Agroforestry" for Monday, September 17. Compare notes with leading forestry experts and incorporate latest strategies and tools into your work. More information and registration on line are available at http://www.safnet.org/calendar/natcon.htm.
The 5th International Airborne Remote Sensing Conference and Exhibition
September 17-20
San Francisco, California - San Francisco Marriott Hotel
This international conference will provide a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and information on the latest developments in airborne remote sensing systems and applications for addressing critical issues now facing the scientific, governmental, and commercial communities. Sessions will include disaster assessment and management data handling and processing, sensor systems for early fire detection, small aircraft and UAV operations, environmental planning and risk management, airborne science operations, land mines and unexploded ordinance, integration of airborne and satellite imaging, water resources and waste disposal monitoring, augmenting satellite remote sensing data, and advanced airborne sensors. The program will offer over 300 presentations by experts from around the world. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/5th_airborne/5thairborne.html.
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RC&D Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting
September 20-22
Solomons, Maryland
By working together on local RC&D Councils; communities, all levels of government, and grassroots organizations work together to develop and implement solutions to widespread problems. For more information, contact Dave Wilson at 410-822-9300.
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October 2001
 
Regional Agroforestry Conference
October 2-4
Binghamton, New York - Best Western Inn
The Hudson Mohawk, Central New York, Mid State (Pennsylvania) RC&D councils; Cornell University Department of Natural Resources; and Penn State University are combining efforts to present a three day agroforestry/carbon sequestration conference this fall. The conference will feature more than 25 workshops offered concurrently on topics related to agroforestry and carbon sequestration, including Woodland Ginseng Production, Medicinal Plants, Woodland Mushrooms, Marketing Forest Products, Starting a Native Plant Nursery, Decorative Florals, Honey from Forests and Northeast Forestland carbon and many more. The conference will also offer a tour to Cornell University's Arnot Forest to view Agroforestry test plots containing ginseng, goldenseal, mushrooms and ornamentals. For more information, contact Mark Grennan at 518-828-4385 extension 105.

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The 2nd International Nitrogen Conference (N2001), "Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection"
October 14-18
Bolger Conference Center, in Potomac, Maryland
N2001 will bring together a diverse array of scientists, policy makers, and nitrogen producers and users to discuss current understanding of nitrogen science and policy; ways to meet humanity's increasing demand for food, feed and fiber production, energy, and transportation, while minimizing environmental problems brought about by increased circulation of biologically active N compounds. Complete instructions and updates on submission of papers, oral and poster presentations, abstracts and general information concerning the conference can be found at http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001. For further information, contact Rhonda Kranz at 202-833-8773 ext 212.
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Sustainable Livestock Production Workshop
October 15-17
Clarion Inn, Fayetteville, Arkansas
The workshop is for people who have attended a grazing workshop or have had experience with controlled grazing. The emphasis is on a systems approach to grazing management, and is designed to help producers fine-tune their farm management program. The workshop will include information on grazing various species of livestock and grazing. The registration fee of $95 covers most meals and transportation to the host farm. The fee is due Sept. 1. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Center for Appropriate Technology co-sponsor. For more information, e-mail Ron Morrow at ronm@ncatark.uark.edu, or call 1-800-346-9140.
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Training Workshop: Restoring Streams, Riparian Areas, and Floodplains in the Southwest
Binghamton, New York - Best Western Inn
October 29-31
The Hudson Mohawk, Central New York, Mid State (Pennsylvania) RC&D councils; Cornell University Department of Natural Resources; and Penn State University are combining efforts to present a three day agroforestry/carbon sequestration conference this fall. The conference will feature more than 25 workshops offered concurrently on topics related to agroforestry and carbon sequestration, including Woodland Ginseng Production, Medicinal Plants, Woodland Mushrooms, Marketing Forest Products, Starting a Native Plant Nursery, Decorative Florals, Honey from Forests and Northeast Forestland carbon and many more. The conference will also offer a tour to Cornell University's Arnot Forest to view Agroforestry test plots containing ginseng, goldenseal, mushrooms and ornamentals. For more information, contact Mark Grennan at 518-828-4385 extension 105.

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November 2001
 
The Wildland-Urban Interface: Sustaining Forests in a Changing
November 5-8
University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Gainesville, Florida
This conference will provide current information and tools to enhance natural resource management, planning, and policy-making at the wildland-urban interface. Invited and contributed presentations will highlight four main areas related to the interface: planning and managing growth, human dimensions, conserving and managing forests for ecological services and benefits, and conserving and managing forests under different ownership. For more information, visit the conference website at conference.ifas.ufl.edu/urban/ or contact Susan Vince, at 352-846-0886 or svince@ufl.edu.
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2001 Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference
November 14-16
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers
This year's theme is "Technologies Communities Can Use to Protect Their Drinking Water." The conference is a useful event for anyone involved with education about water resources, whatever your audience. The conference will provide and opportunity for attendees to learn about successful activities undertaken in communities across the country and share what they've learned in their own communities. For more information contact Sherene Hess, Project Director, Water Resource Education Network, at 724-465-4978 or sherenehess@yourinter.net or visit the conference website at http://pa.lwv.org/wren/.
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Southern Forest Science Conference: Contributions of Forest Research to Sustainable Forestry Preliminary Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
November 26-28
Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
The Southern Forest Science Conference will highlight the history and future of research in sustainable forestry. The conference is for anyone interested in the science of southern forests and is open to researchers, research managers and research users as well as policymakers, landowners and other interested stakeholders. Call for papers: topics, deadlines and other information can be found at the conference website at http://www.southernforestscience.net/ For more information, contact http://www.southernforestscience.net/ or the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station at (828)-257-4302.
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Joint Workshop for NRCS-ARS-CREES Hydraulic Engineers
November 26-30
Tucson, Arizona
This workshop is primarily for NRCS State specialists and their peers in ARS, CREES, and Universities to determine current and emerging issues in the fields of hydrology and hydraulics that need to be addressed and to develop partnerships among the attendants to address these needs. For more information, contact Jon Werner, NRCS National Hydraulic Specialist, on 202-720-0772
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American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Annual Convention & Trade Show
November 29 - December 1
Albuquerque, New Mexico
ASFMRA is the national organization for professionals who provide management, consultation and valuation services on agricultural and rural assets. ASFMRA's Annual Meeting will focus on current trends in the farm management, rural appraisal, and agricultural consulting industries. Many programs will include vendor sessions (presented by exhibiting company representatives) on emerging technologies, new products and services, and impacts on the agricultural industry. Keynote speakers will include Senator Peter Domenici and Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman. NRCS will host a double-size exhibit highlighting soil surveys and the economics of natural resources conservation. Materials on NRCS programs will be distributed. Additional information is available on the conference web site at http://207.174.153.155/fmeetings.htm.
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December 2001
 
World of Water Conference
Dec. 10-12
Las Vegas, Nevada
The conference will feature utility officials, engineers, consultants or other industry professionals interested in sharing their experiences in system optimization and energy management. For more information, contact Marvetta McNeel at 918-831-9500.
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