SAVE THE DATE!!
66th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference
Sunday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Newton, Massachusetts, Marriott Boston Newton
Hosted by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife


Conference Theme
Climate Change and Wildlife Conservation - Adaptation and Mitigation

To advance the understanding of global climate change impacts to Northeast ecosystems; to develop adaptation strategies for fisheries and wildlife conservation; and to respond to the challenges and opportunities offered by mitigation measures.

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SMALL GROUP MEETING REQUEST FORM
This form should be used by Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies committees and working groups, universities, organizations, agencies, and others interested in holding a meeting or social function in association with the conference. Space is limited. Note: The plenary session is scheduled for Monday morning and concurrent sessions begin Monday afternoon and run through Tuesday. Associated meetings will not be scheduled during the general session or during full group social events. Click here to download the form.

EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE!!
Don't miss out on this annual event that brings together natural resources professionals in order to provide opportunities for education, discussion, and exchanging of ideas.

Highlights include:
  • over 50 workshop sessions
  • keynote speakers
  • poster displays
  • social networking events
The conference Planning Committee is committed to producing a high quality program, and we're constantly looking at ways to ensure it's an enjoyable and valuable experience for everyone involved. In particular, we are working hard to ensure that exhibitors and sponsors get the most out of participating.


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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
You are invited to share your projects and presentations with the audience at the 66th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference taking place on Sunday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Marriott Boston Newton Hotel in Newton Massachusetts.

There are 10 conference tracks for the 66th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference. You are invited to share your research and / or management experiences in these areas at the conference. Presentations related to climate change in any of the tracks are particularly encouraged.

Presentations will be made in the following subject areas:
  • Conservation and Engineering
  • Conservation Law Enforcement
  • Fish Production
  • Freshwater Fisheries
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Habitat Management
  • Information, Education, and Outreach
  • Licensing
  • Marine Fisheries
  • Wildlife (including non-game)
You may submit one of the following formats:
  • 20 minute presentation to be combined with other like topics
  • Panel presentation for 1.5 hours that you develop and coordinate
  • 1.5 hour workshop or symposium on a specific topic
  • Poster display

Abstracts will only be accepted online.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, February 5, 2010

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Track Chairs:
Contact information for each of the track Chairs is listed below. Please contact them if you have any questions or would like to discuss any thoughts or ideas regarding your presentation.

Conservation and Engineering
Terry Smith (617) 727-1843 terrance.smith@state.ma.us
Conservation Law Enforcement
Captain George Agganis (617) 549-8480 George.Agganis@state.ma.us
Fish Production
Ken Simmons (508) 389-6332 ken.simmons@state.ma.us
Freshwater Fisheries
Caleb Slater (508) 389-6331 caleb.slater@state.ma.us
Geographic Information Systems
Dave Szczebak (508) 389-6353 dave.szczebak@state.ma.us
Habitat Management
John O’Leary (508) 389-6359 john.oleary@state.ma.us
Information, Education, and Outreach
Ellie Horwitz (508) 389-6305 ellie.horwitz@state.ma.us
Licensing
Rick Kennedy (617) 626-1613 rick.kennedy@state.ma.us
Marine Fisheries
Michael Armstrong (978) 282-0308 x 109 michael.armstrong@state.ma.us
Wildlife (including non-game)
Tom O’Shea (508) 389-6327 tom.o’shea@state.ma.us

2009 CONFERENCE INFORMATION
The 65th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife conference was a success. In case you missed it, click the links below to review:
About Us
NEAFWA is comprised of 21 northeastern state and Canadian provincial fisheries and wildlife agencies. The Annual Conference attracts over 500 natural resource professionals in the fields of wildlife biology, fisheries and fisheries management, information and education, licensing and administration, law enforcement, conservation engineering, and geographic information systems specialists.
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