Dear Colleagues – We would like to draw your attention to our special session about science-policy engagement. If you have been involved with policy-makers, please share you story! This session is not so much about science, but the process of bringing science to policy discussions. Abstracts are due 2 February, 2016.
http://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/santafe2016/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=SS15 Policy Impacts of Aquatic Science: Communicating Science to Policymakers Bringing science to the forefront of policy discussions is important for sound decision-making and the sustainability of the world's aquatic systems. Aquatic science and research can inform policies to address some of the most challenging issues including alteration of hydrology, invasive species, fisheries management, habitat alteration, and pollution. Understanding the interaction between humans, aquatic ecosystems and the important ecosystem services on which people rely requires a wide range of expertise, including the scientific community. Many scientists want to broaden the impact of their research, but don't know how or where to start. In this session, presenters will discuss how they've engaged with policy- and decision makers, what policy- and decision makers want to know, and what kinds of contributions scientists can make to policy development and implementation. Please note: Given the special nature of this session, authors may submit an abstract to a regular or contributed session and a second abstract to this session. If submitting to a regular or contributed session and to this session, the regular or contributed session abstract must be submitted first. Thank you! Organizers Michelle McCrackin, Stockholm University Adrienne Sponberg, ASLO Lesley Smith, University of Colorado Jennifer Salerno, George Mason University
