The Association of State Wetland Managers issued its 1996 symposium call for papers.
The symposium will be held July 9-12, 1996, at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in
Washington, D.C. A workshop, computer fair, and training session: Improving
Communication and Analysis: Wetland Floodplain and River On-line Services and GIS
applications will be conducted The Washington State Department of Transportation and co-sponsors are presenting a
national conference on balancing the protection of wetlands and wildlife with escalating
transportation needs and costs. The 3-day conference will take place in Seattle, Wa., in
September or October 1996, and will include presentations, a poster session, panel
discussions, and vendor displays. The conference will focus on biological issues associated
with the delivery of transportation programs and cost-effective environmental mitigation.
Abstracts were due February 1996. Additional information may be obtained from Judy
Stratton at telephone (360) 705-7490; FAX (360) 705-6833; e-mail
Stratton@wsdot.wa.gov. More information may also be found at web site:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/eesc/environmental/
Washington State announces wetlands conference