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| Formal Announcement and Registration 7th International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum |
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Where: Rainy River Community College, International Falls, MN.
Overview: Professional symposium intended for researchers and resource managers working and/or interested in research and management activities related to the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin. Sessions are planned focusing on the nutrient budget and water quality modeling for Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River and on recent paleolimnological studies.
Abstract Deadline: January 15, 2010. Please see abstract submittal information below.
This year’s Emerging Issue Session “Lake sediments as archives of long-term environmental change”, will feature keynote speakers:
- Dr. John P. Smol, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and Director of the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Laboratory (PEARL) at Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario
- Dr. Daniel R. Engstrom, Director of the St. Croix Watershed Research Station and Adjunct Professor, Geology & Geophysics, and Water Resource Science - University of Minnesota.
Abstract Submittal: Deadline January 15, 2010. Please submit the following to
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Presenter Information: Name, Research Organization or Agency, Mailing Address, Telephone, Email, Brief Bio
Submittal Information: Author(s), Presentation or Poster, Title (or area of research), Abstract
Registration: New this year! Online registration and payment. $50 CDN OR pre-register by February 10 and pay only $40
- Online payment via credit card is preferred please. You may still pay by cheque or purchase order by completing the online registration and choosing the appropriate "Pay Later" option.
- Registration is free for students with a valid school ID. Select "Student Discount" in the Registration Type field and bring your student ID to the event.
- Registration includes refreshments and lunch on the 10th and 11th.
- Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the individual.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn, International Falls MN, conference rate of $75 USD plus taxes. Make your reservations by February 23, 2010 and quote the “International Water Quality Forum” to get the conference rate. The Holiday Inn is across the street from the Rainy River Community College, the site of the Forum. The Foundation reception March 10 will be at the Holiday Inn. Reservations: 1-800-331-4443
Staying on the Canadian side of the border? La Place Rendezvous in Fort Frances ON, conference rate of $85 CDN plus taxes. Make your reservations by February 22, 2010 and quote the “International Water Quality Forum” to ensure that you get the conference rate. Reservations: 1-800-544-9435
- Todd Sellers (866) 370-8891 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Nolan Baratono (218) 283-2240 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Andrew Paterson (705) 766-2951 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Todd Sellers, Lake of the Woods WaterSustainability Foundation
- Nolan Baratono, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Andrew Paterson, Ontario Ministry of Environment
- Matt Julius, Minnesota St. Cloud State University
- Kelli Saunders, Ontario Ministry of Environment
- Anna DeSellas, Ontario Ministry of Environment
Proceedings of the previous Forums are available at: www.lowwsf.com
Please pass this first announcement and call for papers on to others who may be interested in attending or presenting
