FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING of the

CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION of WETLAND SCIENTISTS

“Monitoring Wetlands and Watercourses: Methods and Benefits”

Thursday March 22, 2012

8:15 am to 4:30 pm
 

Holiday Inn in North Haven, CT

201 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473

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List of Speakers and Presentations:

Dr. Klaus Doelle,  Assistant Professor, SUNY ESF, Steve Giarrusso, Biologist, WWTP Chief Operator Village of Minoa, and Dr. David L. Johnson, Professor Emeritus SUNY-ESF,  “Application of Constructed Wetlands for Waste Water Remediation – A Case Study.”

Ian Ives, Director, Long Pasture Sanctuary, MASS. Audubon, Bryan Windmiller, Biologist, HYLA Ecological Services INC.,  “Eastern Spadefoot Restoration: habitat creation, reintroduction, translocation and monitoring techniques.”

Gregory A. Sharp, Esq., Murthina Cullina LLP, “Recent Legal Developments Affecting Wetlands and Watercourses.”   

Scott Jackson, Extension Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts, "Assessing the Track Record for Wetlands Replacement and Development of a New Approach for Monitoring Mitigation Projects in Massachusetts"

Jeremy Willcox, Lefor Grant Presentation "Physiological Responses of Phragmites australis to the Timing of Plastic Covering Treatments"

James Cowen, Wetland Scientist and Michael Klein, Principal, Environmental Planning Services,
 “Relocation of Porter Brook at Torrington Stop and Shop: case study, wetland creation and monitoring”

Mike Beauchene, Environmental Analyst 3, CT DEP “Stream Biomonitoring”

Matt Sanford, Senior Environmental Scientist, Milone and MacBroom, Inc. “Connecticut Water Company: 6.5 acres mitigation and monitoring, case study”

Ed Pawlak, Environmental Consultant and Wetland Scientist, Principal, Connecticut Ecosystems, LLC.  “Benefits of Monitoring Wetland Mitigation Projects: A Case Study"

This full-day event includes continental breakfast, lunch, exhibitors, and several exciting educational presentations. Certificates of Attendance available (.5 CEUs for SWS Recertification; Subject material is appropriate for 6.0 hours of continuing education for CT licensed landscape architects).

REGISTRATION

Cost:

$65.00 (CAWS members, including new members)

$80.00 (Non members)

$45.00 (Students with ID)

$225.00 (Exhibitors - includes table and one registration)

$35.00 (Non-profit exhibitors, with pre-approval)

We offer TWO WAYS of registering:

• Pay by mail with your check by completing and mailing our downloadable registration form; OR

• Pay online with your credit card, debit card or PayPal account.

While you are registering, please consider renewing your CAWS annual membership.  The Pay online tab above allows you to do both.

Registration Deadline: Friday March 16, 2012

Online Registration Open Until Noon, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

(Note: no refunds after registration deadline)

Questions?  Contact Jeff Mills at (860) 454-8922 or email: info@ctwetlands.org

Directions to Holiday Inn-North Haven (only 2 miles from I-91)

Follow I-91 North or South to Exit 12.  At end of the exit make a right onto Washington Ave. and follow for 1/4 mile to the hotel (on the left).  Map It!