UERC is a consortium of people from various educational
institutions, state and federal agencies, local governments, non-profit
organizations and businesses, as well as independent professionals and
students, interested in supporting urban ecosystem research and creating
an information sharing network of people that collect and use
ecological data in the Portland/Vancouver area.
The mission of the UERC is to advance the state of the science of
urban ecosystems and improve our understanding of them, with a focus on
the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan region, by fostering communication
and collaboration among researchers, managers and citizens at academic
institutions, public agencies, local governments, non-profit
organizations, and other interested groups.
The role of the UERC is not to provide a political or advocacy
platform, but rather to offer a forum for professionals to exchange and
discuss information regarding urban ecology and its application to
relevant fields. The major activities of UERC include an annual symposium in January/February, and brown bag presentations throughout the year. We host a mailing list, so please sign up if you'd like to be notified of upcoming events!
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Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2017
Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium Monday, February 6, 2017, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom 1825 SW Broadway, Portland
The
symposium will be focused on urban environmental issues and the practical application
of related ecological and social science research in the greater
Portland/Vancouver region, featuring:
• Brief presentations and
a poster
session that will give
you a taste of what’s happening locally
• Inspiring keynotes by noted researchers and practitioners
• Networking opportunities pre-conference (8-9 AM), during lunch,
and at an afternoon social (4-6 PM)
• Lunchtime discussion groups with
opportunities to share information and further your knowledge
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts for oral & poster presentations are due
November 18, 2016.
Relevant fields include biological, chemical, physical
and social sciences, land use planning, habitat management and restoration,
citizen science, and environmental education.
Abstracts should focus on sharing results, lessons learned, or information
about opportunities and resources. The submission form will be available here soon. Please check back.
Registration
Open
online through January 27, 2017 here.
Early
registration rates through January 9, 2017:
General $45 Student: $15 Volunteer*: $10. Includes lunch.
*Limited number; register early
and select the “volunteer” option.
Registration
rates January 10-27, 2017:
General: $60
Student: $15. Includes lunch.
Registration
at-the-door:
General: $60 Student: $15
Credit cards only. No cash or checks. Does not include lunch.
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