When: March 7 – 8, 2012

Where: Rainy River Community College, International Falls, MN.

Overview: Professional symposium intended for researchers and resource managers working and/or interested in research and management activities related to the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin.

This year’s Special Session “Climate Change: From Impact to Adaptation” will feature keynote speakers:

• Dr. David Pearson, Laurentian University
• Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota

The Foundation’s guest speaker will be Lana Pollack, Chair – US Section, International Joint Commission. The Foundation will also present the 2012 Kallemeyn Award, recognizing an individual scientist or resource manager for outstanding professional achievements.

Best Student Poster Award: The Foundation will be presenting an award for the best student poster with the award presented during the Foundation Reception and Poster session, evening of March 7.

March 7 kicks off with lunch and meetings of individual groups working in the watershed.

March 8 features of full day of research presentations.

Register Online Here >>

• Registration cost is the same as last year, $50 CDN.  Register by February 10, 2012 to get the “Early-Bird” Rate of $40.
• Online payment via credit card is preferred please.  You may still pay by cheque or purchase order by completing the online registration and choosing the appropriate “Pay Later” option.
• Registration is free for students with a valid school ID.  Select “Student Discount” in the Registration Type field and bring your student ID to the event.
• Registration includes refreshments and lunch on the 7th and 8th.
• Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the individual.

Accommodation:  AmericInn Inn, International Falls MN, conference rate of $79.99 USD plus taxes. Make your reservations by February 21, 2011 and quote the group code “WATER0312” to get the conference rate.  The AmericInn is across the street from the Rainy River Community College, the site of the Forum.  The Foundation reception and Poster Session March 7 will be at the AmericInn.  Reservations: 1-218-283-8000 (front desk); 1-800-634-3444 (central reservations)

Staying on the Canadian side of the border? La Place Rendezvous in Fort Frances ON, conference rate of $85 CDN plus taxes. Make your reservations by February 21, 2011 and quote the “International Water Quality Forum” to ensure that you get the conference rate. Reservations: 1-800-544-9435

Contact For More Information:

• Todd Sellers (866) 370-8891 tsellers@lowwsf.com
• Nolan Baratono (218) 283-2240 nolan.baratono@state.mn.us
• Andrew Paterson (705) 766-2951 andrew.paterson@ontario.ca

2012 Organizing Committee:

• Todd Sellers, Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
• Nolan Baratono,  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Andrew Paterson, Ontario Ministry of Environment
• Matt Julius, Minnesota St. Cloud State University
• Kelli Saunders, Kelli Saunders Environmental Management
• Ryan Maki, Voyageurs National Park
• Tim Pascoe, Environment Canada
• Jesse Anderson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Kelly Sjerven, Rainy River Community College

Proceedings of the previous Forums are available at: www.lowwsf.com.  Please pass this first announcement and call for papers on to others who may be interested in attending or presenting

• Super 8 Motel, Minis Hall, 240 Lakeview Drive, Kenora:
  December 19, 2011 @ 3pm – 7pm
• Sioux Narrows Community Hall:
  December 20, 2011 @ 4pm – 7pm

For further details please click on the links below.

• Stage 4 Draft Plan Notice »
• Draft Plan Letter »

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