Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Principal Investigator One Year Update Workshop

The White House’s National Science and Technology Council Sub-Committee on Ocean Science and Technology is sponsoring the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Principal Investigator One Year Update Workshop. Here are the details: Dates: October 25-26 Location: Sirata Beach Resort, St. Petersburg, FL Desired workshop participants: Stakeholders active in Gulf of Mexico science and research Workshop website: http://www.marine.usf.edu/conferences/fio/NSTC-SOST-PI-2011/ There is limited room available for this workshop. Registration is free and accessible at the above website. Please see the website and attached documents for more information.

Marine Resources Population Dynamics Workshop

Ninth Annual

Marine Resources Population Dynamics Workshop 

March 4-10, 2012, at the Mote Tropical Research Lab on Summerland Key, Florida. 

Presented by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the University of Florida.

All expenses will be paid for the students selected to participate.  

The workshop is intended for students with strong quantitative backgrounds and interests, and a basic understanding of ecology, who wish to explore the potential for a career in the management of marine resources.  Coursework, fieldwork, and social activities are designed to be both educational and fun.  Instructors include University of Florida faculty and National Marine Fisheries Service scientists. 

Applications are now being accepted for the competitive application process.

For application materials or more information, go to: http://fishweb.ifas.ufl.edu/rtr/index.shtml

You may also email UF-NMFS@ifas.ufl.edu or call 352 273-3624.

All 121 previous workshop participants agreed that they would recommend this workshop to others.  Of those, 71% agreed that they had developed a clearer sense of what they would like to do for a career because of the workshop.

Application deadline: November 21, 2011.

Jim Berkson, Ph.D.

Leader, NMFS RTR Program

Stormwater Treatment workshop

***Please share this workshop announcement with others who may be interested in attending.***

Workshop Announcement!

Beyond Pipe & Pond

A Research Based Approach to Stormwater Treatment Selection

Mississippi

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRAND BAY NERR, 6005 BAYOU HERON RD., MOSS POINT, MS 39562

~OR~

Alabama

Thursday, August 25, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WEEKS BAY NERR, 11525 US HIGHWAY 98, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Overview

This one-day workshop features science based, technical information and research results related to the design and performance of stormwater treatment systems. It was developed for engineers and other professionals involved in the development or review of stormwater treatment designs, such as individuals from private consulting firms, public works departments, and planning offices.

Workshop Goal

Improve your ability to choose the stormwater treatment system or combination of systems that can achieve water quality targets in compliance with current and impending regulations, while at the same time effectively matching peak flows and reducing runoff volume.

What You'll Learn

Participation in this workshop will help you to....

aUnderstand the latest stormwater treatment system performance data from the University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center;

aUse this information to overcome technical barriers to effective design;

aUse understanding of system performance to address both water quality and quantity;

aCritique existing stormwater site designs for their ability to maximize performance.

You will explore how differences in the design and function of stormwater treatment systems can impact their ability to meet common engineering targets for stormwater management. The efficacy of connecting systems in treatment trains for targeted pollutant removal will be covered. You will have a chance to apply what you learn about system design and performance as you critically assess three professional site designs.

Cost

The workshop fee is $150.00 and includes all course materials and lunch.

Pre-Registration Required

To register for the Mississippi workshop,  visit us online at: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=8654

To register for the Alabama workshop,  visit us online at: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=8655

Questions? Please contact:

For the workshop in Mississippi: Avia Huisman, avia.huisman@dmr.ms.gov

For the workshop in Alabama: Michael Shelton, michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov 

Avia Huisman

Coastal Training Program Coordinator

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

6005 Bayou Heron Road

Moss Point, MS 39562-8097

(w) 228.475.7047

(f) 228.475.8097

Facilitator training, Reslience Index

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance invites you to a training of facilitators for the Resilience Index.  The Index is a simple self-assessment tool communities can use to examine their preparedness for tropical events.  Trained facilitators will lead community leaders through the Index and guide valuable discussions about preparedness and resilience.

When: July 27-28, 2011 (ending Thursday by 1 pm)

Where: Estuarine Habitats and Coastal Fisheries Center, Lafayette, Louisiana
           646 Cajun Dome Blvd Suite 127        

Who: Sea Grant agents, Extension agents, NERRs, NEPs, and other organizations

Why: In addition to providing key resources to the communities you serve, participation in the implantation of the Index may satisfy strategic planning tasks related to community resiliency in your organization

Registration: FREE

**Travel funds are available.  Please contact us if you require travel funding to participate.**

To register for this workshop, contact Jody Thompson (jody.thompson@auburn.edu) by Wednesday, July 13, 2011. 

For more information about the Index, visit www.masgc.org/ri

This workshop is made possible by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Gulf of Mexico Program, Gulf of Mexico Alliance, Gulf Sea Grant, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center.

Many thanks to Louisiana Sea Grant, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, Texas Sea Grant, Gulf Coast Services Center, National Estuarine Research Reserves Coastal Training Program, University of Florida College of Law, Florida Sea Grant, Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.

 

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Jody A. Thompson
Auburn University Marine Extension & Research Center

4170 Commanders Drive
Mobile, AL 36615
251/438-5690
FAX 251/438-5670
jody.thompson@auburn.edu

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National Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Workshop

Public and Stakeholder Session of the National Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Workshop

The National Ocean Council invites the public and stakeholders to join our members and Federal, tribal, and State representatives in a public session on Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) in Washington, DC on June 21, 2011. Gathering public feedback through this workshop is a critical step toward implementing a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, our Coasts, and the Great Lakes (National Ocean Policy), as established by Executive Order under President Obama?

To engage the public in implementing CMSP in the United States, workshop participants will learn about CMSP and help shape how it can be used to help harmonize the often competing uses of these waters, such as national security, energy and economic security, and conservation. This national session will be followed by additional opportunities for public engagement through future regional workshops.

The National Ocean Policy sets a vision for America that ensures our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive, and understood and treasured so as to promote the well-being, prosperity, and security of present and future generations. To achieve this vision the National Ocean Policy establishes a comprehensive, collaborative, regionally based planning process called coastal and marine spatial planning. This process involves cooperative planning among Federal, State, and tribal authorities, and solicits extensive input from the public and stakeholders to develop an approach tailored to the unique needs of each region.

This public session will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, in the Yates Auditorium at the U.S. Department of the Interior, located at 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC.

Space is limited. To attend, interested parties should register by clicking here http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/cmsp-workshop

For those who cannot attend the session in person or if interest exceeds capacity, it will also be available to the public through a live webcast on June 21, 2011 at www.doi.gov/live

Andy Lipsky
Ocean Policy Advisor
National Ocean Council
Executive Office of the President
202-456-4328
www.whitehouse.gov/oceans

THE SAFETY OF GULF SEAFOOD: One Year after the Deepwater Oil Spill

Join us for THESE SPECIAL EVENTS @ IFT 2011

Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
June 11-14, 2011

THE SAFETY OF GULF SEAFOOD: One Year after the Deepwater Oil Spill

Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories has teamed up with IFTs Aquatic Food Products Division to offer a trio of activities at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in New Orleans this year.

1. Workshop, Lunch and Laboratory Tour

Evaluating the Safety of Gulf Seafood: Programs and Analytical Techniques in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Spill.
Presenters include: Steven Wilson, USDC Seafood Inspection Program; Gordon LeBlanc, Louisina Molluscan Shellfish Program; and, Crystal Mugnier and Curt Jarand, Eurofins.

Following lunch, take a tour of the Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories for demonstrations of sensory and analytical methods for evaluating seafood.

Saturday, June 11 • 10 am – 3:30 pm • Hilton New Orleans Riverside

EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS: Sign up by MAY 6 for the workshop, lunch and tour. Registrants will receive invitations for you and a guest to attend the Sunday evening Welcome Reception.

2. IFT Symposium

One Year After the Spill and Beyond: Lessons Learned from Gulf Seafood
Presenters include: Calvin Walker, DVM, NOAA; Ewell Smith, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board; Chad Nelson, US FDA; and, John Finley, Louisiana State University.

Sunday, June 12 • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm • New Orleans Morial Convention Center

IFT REGISTRATION: Sign up the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo. Registrants are invited to attend the IFT Aquatic Food Products Division Annual Meeting and Reception.

3. Eurofins Welcome Reception

Workshop registrants and symposium attendees are invited to the 30th IFT Aquatic Food Products Division Annual Reception at Muriel’s Restaurant down in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Guests will enjoy unique Creole cuisine, fine dining, and the best view of historic Jackson Square. Online RSVP is available after May 6.

Sunday, June 12 • 6:30 – 9:30 PM • Muriel’s Restaurant, Chartres Street

We hope to see ya’ll in New Orleans this year!

GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning

Workshop Announcement
GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning

June 13-16, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Each Day
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Estuarine Education Center
Gautier, Mississippi

Overview

This four-day course, co-taught by staff members from the NOAA Coastal Services Center and The Conservation Fund, teaches students how to apply geographic information system (GIS) tools, methodologies, and analyses to strategic conservation planning using a “green infrastructure” approach. Students will use data sets from coastal areas to develop conservation priorities and strategies to address a realistic conservation scenario.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Describe primary concepts and benefits of a green infrastructure approach to coastal conservation and broader land-use planning efforts;

- Define the goals, objectives, and parameters of a green infrastructure network and identify appropriate core data elements needed to design this network using GIS tools and methodologies; and

- Choose and employ raster-based spatial analyses to design a coastal green infrastructure network using ArcGIS.

Prerequisite
Experience with or training in ArcView 9.x. This course uses the Spatial Analyst extension, and materials presented are both comprehensive and fast-pasted. While not required, the following courses would also be helpful: Introduction to Coastal GIS for basic GIS skills (NOAA CSC) and Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach (The Conservation Fund).

Cost

The workshop fee is $45.00 and includes all course materials.

*Registration Required*

Limited to 20 Participants! For more information about this workshop and to register, visit us online at: http://guest.cvent.com/d/ydqy5j.

Questions? Please contact:
Michael Shelton, michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov or Avia Huisman, avia.huisman@dmr.ms.gov.

Michael Shelton

Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Lands Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
11300 US Highway 98
Fairhope, Alabama 36532

251-928-9792