Call for Papers - 2012 Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum Print E-mail

Announcement and Call for Presentations & Posters

9th International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum

When: March 7-8, 2012

  • March 7 will feature focused working groups and meetings of collaborative groups working in the watershed.  The Foundation Reception and Poster Session will take place the evening of March 7.
  • March 8 will feature a full day of symposium presentations.  

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.

This year’s Special Session “Climate Change: From Impact to Adaptation” will feature keynote speakers:

  • Dr. David Pearson,  Laurentian University
  • Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota

Abstract Deadline: January 13, 2012.  Please submit the following to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

  • The Foundation will be presenting an award for the best student poster with the award presented during the Foundation reception and poster session, evening of March 7.

Registration: Online registration will open in December.  Registration cost is the same as last year ($50). Register by February 10, 2012 to get the "Early-Bird" Rate of $40.  Major credit cards accepted for online payment of registration fees. If you prefer, you may choose pay later options during registration (Pay at door, Mail in payment, Purchase Order) but please complete the online registration.

Contact For More Information:

  • 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

2012 Organizing Committee:

  • Todd Sellers, Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
  • Nolan Baratono,  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • Andrew Paterson, Ontario Ministry of Environment
  • Matt Julius, Minnesota St. Cloud State University
  • Kelli Saunders, Kelli Saunders Environmental Management
  • Ryan Maki, Voyageurs National Park
  • Tim Pascoe, Environment Canada
  • Jesse Anderson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • Kelly Sjerven, Rainy River Community College

Proceedings of the previous Forums are available at:
www.lowwsf.com/press-a-events/water-quality-forum/proceedings.html

Please pass this first announcement and call for papers on to others who may be interested in attending or presenting at the Forum.

I hope to see you at the 9th International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum, March 7-8, 2012 in International Falls!

Todd Sellers
Executive Director
Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
(866) 370-8891 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it