Apologies for cross postings... Amphibian Disease Diagnostics The Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology (SNVB) and Pacific Northwest Amphibian and Reptile Consortium (PNARC) are presenting a dynamic workshop on field indicators of amphibian parasites and pathogens. We will provide participants with greater understanding of amphibian disease ecology, and tools to recognize parasites and pathogens in the field. Topics include water mold (Saprolegnia ferax), chytrid (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), nematodes and trematodes, and viruses. The workshop will be presented in three parts: lecture session, small group labs and panel discussion. Lectures will address disease ecology, amphibian declines and conservation. The labs will provide a hands-on opportunity for participants to observe specimens. Collection techniques and specimen preservation will also be covered. We will close with a short panel discussion including all of the presenters. Target participants include biologists, technicians, land managers and students. Space is limited. SNVB or WA TWS members and those conducting amphibian work in the Pacific Northwest will be given registration priority.
Monday, March 27, 2006, 10:00am - 5:30pm The Evergreen State College: Olympia, WA Cost: $95 SNVB or WA TWS members, $115 non-members, $30 students To register, submit the following: <http://www.snwvb.org/meetings/registration06.pdf <http://www.snwvb.org/meetings/registration06.pdf> > For additional information and updates: <http://www.snwvb.org/snvb06meeting.html <http://www.snwvb.org/snvb06meeting.html> > _________________________ Tara Chestnut Fish and Wildlife Biologist WSDOT Olympic Region Phone: 360-570-6739 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
