May 23, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Location:
Reno, Nevada
2019 California/Nevada Chapter Annual Conference: Women in Conservation
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hailey Wilmer, rangeland scientist with the USDA-ARS
Field Tour Topics:
- Farm-to-Table Operations at Girlfarm
- Historic Agriculture in the Sierra Valley
- Watershed Research at Sagehen Creek Research Station
- Stormwater and erosion management on a Regional Trail System
Speaker Series Topics:
- Women in Agriculture
- Invertebrates and Wetland Health
- Land Management and Amphibian Habitat
- Soil and Water Conservation through Stream Restoration
- Importance of Ecological Sites to Landscape Conservation
- Impacts of Urban and Suburban Landscape Management on Watershed Health
Women in Conservation Panel Discussion:
- An informal, evening event on May 23 at Craft Wine & Beer in Reno, NV. Dr. Wilmer will lead a discussion with several women involved in soil and water conservation in the CA-NV region. Conference attendees will receive one complimentary drink.
Student Poster Session:
- Undergraduate students from California and Nevada universities are invited to participate in a juried poster session with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ($200, $100, and $50, respectively). Students interested in participating should submit an abstract of their poster via email to ca.nv.swcs@gmail.com. Please help spread the news of this opportunity!
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