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March March 2-5, 2009 Coastal Geotools 2009 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina The Coastal Geotools 2009 meeting focuses on the technical information needs of the nation's coastal resource programs. The theme for 2009 is "Building the Digital Coast", a new initiative that provides easy access to data, tools, and technical training. The conference is being sponsored by NOAA's Coastal Services Center. Contact: Hamilton Smillie Phone: 843-740-1192 E-mail: geo.tools@noaa.gov March 3-4, 2009 The Michigan Wind Conference 2009 Detroit, Michigan The Michigan Wind Energy Conference will provide presentations on: Danish Wind Development, US View of Wind Energy, Michigan Manufacturing Capacity, Green Jobs Market, Carbon Caps, Commercial Wind, Transmission, Community Wind Development, Off-Shore Wind Development and Small Wind Opportunities. Phone: 517-646-6269 E-mail: info@glrea.org March 5-6, 2009 Annual meeting of the American Water Resources Association–Wisconsin Section Stevens Point, Wisconsin The effects of climate change on Wisconsin’s water resources will be discussed by three plenary speakers at the annual meeting of the American Water Resources Association–Wisconsin Section. A full program and abstracts are available online. Contact: Lynn Rasmussen Phone: 715-346-4270 E-mail: LRasmuss@uwsp.edu March 6, 2009 Minimizing and Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plant Species through Public Spaces and Corridors East Lansing, Michigan The Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC) announces its 2009 symposium, titled "Minimizing and Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plant Species through Public Spaces and Corridors." We are inviting speakers to present abstracts focusing on the prevention and control of invasive plant species through public spaces, corridors, and rights-of-way. Contact: Brian Majka Phone: 616-847-1680 E-mail: bmajka@jfnew.com March 7, 2009 Great Lakes Underwater 2009 Oswego, New York New York Sea Grant and the Oswego Maritime Foundation is hosting the 2009 Great Lakes Underwater event March 7th at SUNY Oswego. The Keynote speaker is Jim Kennard, who will present several findings including three deep shipwrecks of Lake Ontario. Kennard has discovered more than a half dozen ships in local waters and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Pre-registration is required. Phone: 315-312-3042 E-mail: slm22@cornell.edu March 8-13, 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Baltimore, Maryland This conference will have an outstanding set of technical presentations on all aspects of imaging and geospatial information. Following the theme of the conference, Reflection of the Past, Vision for the Future, we will feature sessions on the evolution and future of geospatial data collection, processing and analysis, and information derivation in ways that are useful in making local, national and global decisions, whether it is for homeland security, resource management, business, or other purposes. March 10-12, 2009 Western Lake Erie Partnership Conference Maumee Bay State Park, Ohio THe conference will cover land and lake resources related to Lake Erie, including soil erosion, dredging, invasive species, water management, habitat, wetlands, recreation, and planning. March 10-11, 2009 2009 Agricultural Drainage Design & Water Management Workshop Willmar, Minnesota University of Minnesota Extension will offer its annual two-day drainage workshop to give practioners the tools to address drainage design and management to meet both environmental and agronomic objectives. The workshop will take place at the Holiday Inn and Willmar Conference Center. March 10, 2009 The Great Lakes: Adapting to a Wave of Change East Lansing, Michigan In its 19th year, this annual conference will explore changes that have occurred in the Great Lakes due to exotic species introduction, contaminants, climate change, and human impacts, and present current research and management strategies related to these changes. Register by March 5, 2009. Phone: 517-353-3742 March 11, 2009 Michigan Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society Seminar East Lansing, Michigan The seminar is entitled, "A Matter of Balance: Soil and Policy/Economics/Climate Change/Public Demand." Advance registration is due by February 27, 2009. Contact: Daniel F. Kesselring March 16-17, 2009 Ohio Lake Management Society 2009 Conference Tiffin, Ohio Save the date for the Ohio Lake Management Society 2009 Conference. The theme of this year's conference is "State of Ohio Water Resources: Opportunities and Challenges." Contact: Rod Dunn E-mail: rjdunn@columbus.gov March 17-18, 2009 Michigan Working Waterfronts Conference Lansing, Michigan The conference will be this year's prime opportunity to come together to continue ongoing projects and learn about new issues affecting Michigan's ports and working waterfronts....you'll find a healthy diversity of discussions on how different communities across our state are defining working waterfronts and what common threads of future needs may be. Contact: Mark Breederland Phone: 231-922-4628 E-mail: breederl@msu.edu March 18, 2009 Clean and Green Boating Workshow Mt. Clemens, Michigan Anchor Bay Yachting Association and the Clinton River Watershed Council are joining forces once again this year to coordinate the 5th Annual Clean Boating Workshop. Participants will learn about simple practices they can use on the boat, around boat wells, gas docks, and marinas to keep harmful pollutants out of the lake. Contact: Clinton River Watershed Council Phone: 248-601-0606 E-mail: contact@crwc.org March 25-27, 2009 ASBPA Coastal Summit 2009 TBD Save the date for the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association Coastal Summit 2009. March 27-28, 2009 Meeting the Challenges of Great Lakes Stewardship: SENCER Approaches Cleveland, Ohio SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) has provided regular opportunities for teams of undergraduate faculty to improve science education by focusing on real world problems. The SENCER conference will address issues facing the Great Lakes basin that can be incorporated into undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses. Contact: Glenn Odenbrett E-mail: glennodenbrett@aol.com March 30 - April 1, 2009 Offshore Wind Development Conference Washington, D.C. Meet the pioneers of North American offshore wind projects: the developers, analysts, regulators, researchers and utilities. Participants can learn how to identify development opportunities and challenges, evaluate risks, understand the regulatory process and more. Phone: 201-871-0474 E-mail: register@pmaconference.com
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