ERF 2007 Conference Is Closer Than You Think . . .

It is true! With many interesting session and workshop proposals already in hand, we are looking forward to a great meeting. The ERF 2007 Conference will be held November 4-8, 2007 in

Conference Co-Chairs:
   

Giancarlo Cicchetti
 401-782-9620
cicchetti.giancarlo@epa.gov

Jim Latimer
401-782-3167
latimer.jim@epa.gov
  
Scientific Program Co-Chairs:
  Jonathan Pennock
 603-862-2921
jonathan.pennock@unh.edu  

Linda Deegan
 508-289-7487
 ldeegan@mbl.edu

Charles Roman
401-874-6886
croman@gso.uri.edu

Scientific Program Poster Chair:

Charlie Strobel
401-782-3180
strobel.charles@epa.gov
Providence, Rhode Island. Our theme, Science and Management: Observations / Syntheses / Solutions, has generated many interesting ideas and topics; effective science for society is a clear strand, and sessions will cover a wide range of topics encompassing many diverse aspects of coastal and estuarine science.

Our conference goals are to provide an excellent, broad, and relevant scientific program; to maximize student involvement and benefit; to integrate international perspectives; and to maximize synthesis and interaction at the conference. We are following ERF conference traditions that have worked well in the past, and bringing a few innovations into the mix as well. We are particularly excited about ideas on how to integrate synthesis components into our scientific sessions.

The Steering Committee is formed and we have a great team of people both on the Committee and in many other roles. We have had an initial Steering Committee meeting, we have formulated a timeline for action, and planning is moving forward on all fronts. Of course, there are still many opportunities for people to engage in conference planning; contact Jim Latimer or Giancarlo Cicchetti (see below) if interested!

Visit the ERF website (http://erf.org) for updated conference information.

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