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Confluence: January 2003,
Vol. 5, No. 1
Upcoming Events
January 30-31, 2003
3rd National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment:
Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future
Washington, D.C.
Sponsor: National Council for Science and the Environment
Education is the focus for this internationally oriented
conference. Methods for teaching students of all levels,
the international business community and the public about
sustainability and environmental issues will be examined
in multiple sessions. An exhibition showcasing displays of
projects and information from publishers, government and
non-government agencies, and educational institutions will
be open to attendees. A great opportunity to network with
leaders in all fields concerned with environmental issues.
Learn more at the NCSE website, http://NCSEonline.org, or
email conference@NCSEonline.org.
February 5, 2003
9AM-4PM
Techniques for Successful Reforestation Workshop
Ellicott City, MD
Sponsor: Howard County Departments of Planning and Zoning,
Recreation and Parks, and Public Works
Forest banking, preferred techniques for site preparation
and invasive species control, choosing plantings, and other
topics key to implementation of effective reforestation projects
will be discussed in this workshop designed for conservationists,
developers, public administrators and anyone involved in
the reforestation process. Compliance with the Forest Conservation
Act in the Baltimore-Washington area will be specifically
acknowledged. Registration forms and additional information
are scheduled to be released soon. Check http://www.co.ho.md.us/DPZ//Environment/dpz_environmental_planning.htm
for more details.
March 14-March 23
2003 Environmental Film Festival
Washington, D.C.
Sponsor: Sustainable Development Institute
Celebrating its eleventh year, the Environmental Film Festival
shows films with an environmental bent. Many film showings
are accompanied by discussions with filmmakers and environmental
experts. More than 100 films, including documentaries, animated
films, feature films, experimental projects, and children’s
films, will be shown. All events are open to the public and
most are free. Full information, including a schedule, will
be available in early February at www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org,
or call 202-342-2564 for more details.
May 13-May 15, 2003
Using Science to Assess Environmental Vulnerabilities
King of Prussia, PA
Sponsor: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental policy-makers, research scientists and other
environmental professionals will meet at this conference
sponsoned by the U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development
to discuss environmental evaluation and administration. The
EPA ORD, working with state and local agencies, has centered
its work in four main areas, including measuring current
environmental conditions, determination of the causes of
environmental damage, projections of future environmental
conditions and potential trouble spots, and the creation
of restoration and remediation projects. Research strategies
developed by ORD’s Regional Environmental Vulnerability
Assessment (ReVA) program will be explored, with a focus
on environmental susceptibilities and risk reduction. All
researchers concerned with environmental vulnerability and
environmental forecasting are welcomed to take part in this
upcoming event. For further information, visit www.reva-maia.org or contact the conference coordinator at conference@tpmc.com
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