*Registration now open!* *Wisconsin Wetlands Association’s 16th Annual Wetland Conference*
*Wetlands in the Landscape* *February 16-17, 2011* *Baraboo**, WI*** Click here <http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011registration.htm> for registration information and a link to online registration. *Register by January 14, 2011, and save!*** The conference will convene members of the regional wetland community to discuss the latest in wetland science, management and protection issues as they relate to the ecological services wetlands provide. Click here<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011conference.htm>to visit the conference website. * * *Highlights:* · Keynote address by noted landscape ecologist *Dr. Lenore Fahrig *(Carleton University, Canada)** · National Symposium: *Wetland Buffers: Theory, Science, Policy, and Implementation*, organized by Dr. Raymond Semlitsch (University of Missouri) ** · Banquet presentation by *Dr. Carl Safina, *award-winning author, marine ecologist, and founding president of the Blue Ocean Institute. (Please note that the banquet is a ticketed event that is open to the public; it is not included in the basic registration fee.)** · Topical oral sessions** · Silent Auction fundraiser featuring wetland-related art, photography, books, and more · Wetland field trips** · Working Groups: Wetland Mitigation Science & Practice and Wetland Buffers ** *Register by January 14, 2010 to receive Early Bird registration rates* – and save even more on your conference registration fees by becoming a member of Wisconsin Wetlands Association<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/membership.htm>. *Special Note to Students:* A limited number of scholarships are available for students to help offset the cost of attendance and travel. Click here<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011registration.htm#scholarships>for more information about scholarships, including an application form. Application deadline is December 15, 2010. *New Scholarship for 2011*: WWA is also offering a new Information Technology Assistant Scholarship this year to a qualified applicant (student or otherwise). Click here<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011registration.htm#scholarships>for more information about, including an application form. Application deadline is December 15, 2010. *Accommodation Information* WWA has reserved a block of rooms at The Ho-Chunk Casino & Convention Center where the conference will be held. Reserve your room by February 8, 2011, in order to take advantage of the low group rate that the hotel is offering WWA conference participants. Click here<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011venue.htm>for details. *Visit the conference website<http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011conference.htm>for more information. * A detailed conference schedule will be available by mid-December.
