GLIN==> ANS Symposium, May 16-17 in Ann Arbor, MI

[Christine Manninen <manninen@glc.org>]

Looking Forward, Looking Back: Assessing Aquatic Nuisance Species 
Prevention and Control

May 16-17, 2001
Holiday Inn - North Campus, Ann Arbor, Michigan

 >> Agenda: http://www.glc.org/ans/nisa/3-01ans_agenda.pdf <<
 >> Registration Form: 
http://www.glc.org/ans/nisa/3-01ans_registrationform.pdf <<

On May 16-17, 2001, the Great Lakes Commission will host the symposium 
"Looking Forward, Looking Back: Assessing Aquatic Nuisance Species 
Prevention and Control." The symposium will be held at the Holiday Inn - 
North Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This workshop, sponsored in cooperation with the Great Lakes Panel on 
Aquatic Nuisance Species, will examine the progress realized under the 
National Invasive Species Act (NISA) of 1996, with a special focus on 
ballast management/no ballast on board issues.

The workshop agenda includes a combination of keynote speakers, panel 
presentations and break-out sessions. Symposium results will include 
findings and recommendations that can guide the NISA reauthorization 
process. Background materials will be available online in mid-April. The 
symposium is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Meeting registration begins at noon on May 16, 2001. The registration 
fee of $75.00 ($105.00 CA) provides attendees with all meeting materials 
and access to events, including breaks, an evening reception and lunch 
the second day.

Please submit the registration form to the Great Lakes Commission by fax 
(734 665-9135) or mail (400 Fourth St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103) by April 
23, 2001.

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved under the Great Lakes 
Commission name for the nights of May 15-17 for a special rate of $79.00 
(U.S.). Please contact the hotel directly at (734-769-9800) to guarantee 
your room.

The symposium follows the 2001 Semiannual Meeting of the Great Lakes 
Commission, which is being held at the same location on May 15 though 
noon on May 16. All symposium participants are invited and encouraged to 
attend the Great Lakes Commission event along with the symposium.

 >> GLC Semiannual Meeting information: 
http://www.glc.org/announce/01/3-01semiannual.html <<

If you have comments or questions about the symposium or the Great Lakes 
Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, please contact Katherine 
Glassner-Shwayder, 734-665-9135, shwayder@glc.org; or Sarah Whitney, 
swhitney@glc.org.

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The full text of this announcement and related documents are online at
http://www.glc.org/ans/nisa/


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