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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Policy Approaches for Dual-Use and AgriSolar Practices
DESCRIPTION:Policy Approaches for Dual-Use and AgriSolar Practices \nApril 20\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! In this webinar\, Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher from the the Center for Rural Affairs will discuss policy approaches for dual-use and agrisolar practices. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-policy-approaches-for-dual-use-and-agrisolar-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T080000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Pollinators: A Guide for Attracting Pollinators all Season
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Pollinators: A Guide for Attracting Pollinators all Season \nThursday\, April 20 \n12:00-1:00PM CDT \nRegister here! \n\n\nWith the spring planting season approaching\, it’s time to start thinking about which plant species to include in your corporate habitat or garden. There are many factors to consider\, including location\, size\, sunlight and water needs — and whether your garden attracts key pollinators. Pollinators like bees\, butterflies and birds play an essential role in healthy ecosystems\, but due to habitat loss and climate change\, pollinator populations across the globe are in decline. One way to support these important species is by designing pollinator-friendly habitats. \n \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from pollinator and plant experts on how to start a successful pollinator garden that will provide benefits throughout the season. From selecting native plants to providing nesting habitat needs\, this webinar will cover the basics of making your site a haven for pollinators. \n \nWhat you’ll learn: \nDifferent pollinator habitat needs across species \nTips on providing for pollinators throughout the whole season \nHow to select pollinator-friendly plants that are regionally appropriate \n \nWho should take this webinar: \nCorporate conservation teams that want to start a pollinator garden for the first time \nExisting pollinator project teams interested in leveling up their habitats \nAnyone who wants to learn more about supporting pollinators \n \nPresenters: \nCelia Vuocolo\, Working Lands for Wildlife Pollinator Coordinator-East\, Pheasants Forever\, Inc. and Quail Forever \nCarrie Wiles\, Marketing Manager\, North Creek Nurseries \n\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/preparing-for-pollinators-a-guide-for-attracting-pollinators-all-season/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
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SUMMARY:2023 Society of Ecological Restoration (SER) Annual Midwest-Great Lakes Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2023 Society of Ecological Restoration (SER) Annual Chapter Meeting \nApril 14-16\, 2023 \nThe Leopold Center and Vennebu Hill\, Baraboo\, WI \nRegistration coming soon. \nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT BY JANUARY 27. LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE. \nWe invite all interested parties to submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Midwest-Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). \nThe Midwest-Great Lakes Chapter is a regional SER chapter serving Ohio\, Indiana\, Michigan\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, and Iowa. Our mission is to promote the science and practice of ecological restoration to assist with the recovery and management of degraded ecosystems throughout the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. Our primary meeting goal is to reflect upon the joy of restoration\, celebrate the long tradition of ecological restoration in the Midwest\, and learn how new challenges are stimulating novel changes within the field. Our secondary goal is to bring together all who are interested in ecological restoration and contribute to advancing the field of ecological restoration. Our meeting agenda will be similar to our past meetings and will include technical presentations\, symposia\, workshops\, social events\, and field trips. \nFor more information on our past meetings see the following MWGL SER Chapter annual meeting webpage: https://chapter.ser.org/midwestgreatlakes/annual-meetings/past-annual-meetings/ \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-society-of-ecological-restoration-ser-annual-midwest-great-lakes-chapter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T120000
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Exploring the Food\, Energy\, Water Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Food\, Allergy\, Water Nexus \nApril 4\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! In this webinar\, Dr. Seeta Sistla and Amanda Gersoff from Cal Poly will discuss characterizing the agroecological impacts of utility-scale solar energy in the arid West. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-exploring-the-food-energy-water-nexus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230317T192133Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Synergy Webinar (7PM CST Session)
DESCRIPTION:Solar Synergy – A Pollinator-Friendly Solar Program \nMarch 28\, 2023 \n7:00PM-8:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here for the 10AM session or register here for the 7PM session. \nHear more about our new Solar Synergy program from Pete Berthelsen\, Executive Director of The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. This innovative program provides a pollinator-friendly solution to utility-scale solar projects\, bringing unique benefits to solar developers\, the environment\, and the surrounding communities.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/solar-synergy-webinar-7pm-cst-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T140000
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SUMMARY:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Planning Your Pollinator Habitat \nMarch 28\, 2023 \n1:00PM-2:00PM CDT \nRegister for all webinars in the series here! \nJoin us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov\, Dec) at 1PM Central Time. \n\nStay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs\, other pollinators\, their habitats\, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs. \nAll webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change. \nAll past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website. \nThis series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center. \n2023 Webinars: \n– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge\n– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat\n– April 25: Monarch Research Review\n– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project\n– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for\nMonarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)\n– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat\n– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries\n– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail\n– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling\n– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico\n– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past\, Present\, and Future
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-monarch-conservation-webinar-series-planning-your-pollinator-habitat/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T100000
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SUMMARY:Solar Synergy Webinar (10AM CST Session)
DESCRIPTION:Solar Synergy – A Pollinator-Friendly Solar Program \nMarch 28\, 2023 \n10:00AM-11:00AM\, through Zoom \nRegister here for the 10AM session or register here for the 7PM session. \nHear more about our new Solar Synergy program from Pete Berthelsen\, Executive Director of The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. This innovative program provides a pollinator-friendly solution to utility-scale solar projects\, bringing unique benefits to solar developers\, the environment\, and the surrounding communities. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/solar-synergy-webinar-10am-cst/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T170000
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CREATED:20221117T151818Z
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SUMMARY:2023 National Native Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:National Native Seed Conference \nMarch 27-30\, 2023 \nThe Westin Alexandria Old Town\, Alexandria\, VA \nRegister here! \nCultivating the Restoration Supply Chain \nThe National Native Seed Conference connects Research\, Industry\, Land Management\, and Restoration professionals\, providing the premier opportunity to develop relationships and share information about the collection\, research and development\, production\, and use of native plant materials. \nThe 2023 National Native Seed Conference is dedicated to the science\, practice\, and policy of producing and effectively using native seed. The conference supports the America the Beautiful Executive Order\, National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration\, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-national-native-seed-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Alexandria Old Town\, 400 Courthouse Square\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
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CREATED:20220823T144917Z
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SUMMARY:ISA Southern 81st Annual Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:ISA Southern 81st Annual Conference & Trade Show \nMarch 26-28\, 2023  \nChattanooga Convention Center\, Chattanooga\, TN \nWe are excited to announce that we will be heading to Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, for the 2023 Conference & Trade Show. \nWe will be posting more details this summer; check back here for more details! \nInterested in Exhibiting? Exhibit opportunities will be posted soon. Check back here for more details. \nConference timeline breakdown: \nConference & Trade Show will be March 26-28 \nSpeakers will be presenting the March 27th-28th. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/isa-southern-81st-annual-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:Chattanooga Convention Center\, 1 Carter Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ISA Southern Chapter - Conference and Programming":MAILTO:conference@isasouthern.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T120000
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CREATED:20221222T190154Z
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Innovative AgriSolar Design
DESCRIPTION:Innovative AgriSolar Design \nMarch 23\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse team for our webinar series in this roundtable featuring innovative solar designers Helical Solar\, Bozeman Greenbuild\, Sun Agri\, Hyperion\, Sandbox Solar\, Solargik\, RUTE Agrivoltaics\, and Soliculture!  \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-innovative-agrisolar-design/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
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UID:46423-1679270400-1679702399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:88th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:88th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference \nMarch 20-24\, 2023 \nMarriott Grand Hotel\, St. Louis\, MO \nRegister or book a hotel room now! \nReduced hotel rates are available until March 2. \n\n\nFor more than 80 years\, WMI has administered the North American Wildlife and Natural Resource Conference. The North American Conference sessions\, workshops and more than 150 separate meetings and functions\, serve as the annual forum to set conservation policy in North America. \nConference attendees include the administrators of federal\, state and provincial wildlife and other natural resource agencies\, college and university program leaders\, heads of leading private conservation organizations\, and other managers\, scientists\, researchers\, officials and students of natural resources. The conference is a regular gathering of professionals to learn and exchange ideas\, through a formal program\, related meetings and other scheduled business\, social and educational events. \n\n\n\n\nThe conference format is designed so that attendees leave with \n\nA better understanding of the origins\, complexities and likely solutions to current conservation issues\, and\nA better sense of the need for and the methods to achieve coordinated\, cooperative management of the continent\’s wildlife.\n\nThe \”North American\” is outlined annually by a Conference Program Committee\, chaired by WMI. As many as 20 different agencies and private organizations have participated in helping set the agenda of the North American. In addition\, agencies and organizations schedule more than 150 meetings and functions to overlap and occur in conjunction with each conference.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/88th-north-american-wildlife-and-natural-resources-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel\, 800 Washington Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
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SUMMARY:2023 Solar Farm Summit
DESCRIPTION:2023 Solar Farm Summit \nMarch 14-15\, 2023 \nHilton Rosemont/Chicago O\’Hare\, Rosemont\, IL \nView the conference schedule\, purchase tickets\, and book hotel rooms here. \nThe inaugural Solar Farm Summit lands next to O‛Hare International Airport March 14 & 15 at the renowned Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O‛Hare hotel in the heart of North America‛s heartland for 2+ difference-making days of instructive\, illuminating and inspiring agrivoltaics programming! Dig into ground-mounted solar development and land use; and explore the practical application of this merger of solar power and agricultural production. Discover the enormous potential of this growing practice while also networking with hundreds of global experts when the 2023 Solar Farm Summit (SFS23) assembles North America‛s 1st dedicated agrivoltaics development conference and exposition!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-solar-farm-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O\’Hare\, 5550 N. River Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T171008Z
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SUMMARY:MJV & ROWHWG: March Monarch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March Monarch Meeting \nMarch 6-8\, 2023 \nDesert Botanical Garden\, Phoenix\, AZ \nRegister here! \nJoin us for the March Monarch Meeting on March 6 – 8\, 2023 at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix\, Arizona! \nThe Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group is excited to partner with Monarch Joint Venture to host this meeting as an opportunity for industry and conservation leaders to network around projects\, research\, and policies supporting monarch butterflies. \nSpace is limited. Registration is initially open to Monarch CCAA partners (both enrolled and interested organizations)\, Monarch Joint Venture partners\, and other invited guests.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-rowhwg-march-monarch-meeting/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 North Galvin Parkway\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230223T192127Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
DESCRIPTION:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Western Monarch Mystery Challenge \nFebruary 28\, 2023 \n1:00PM-2:00PM CST \nRegister for all webinars in the series here! \nJoin us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov\, Dec) at 1PM Central Time. \n\nStay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs\, other pollinators\, their habitats\, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs. \nAll webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change. \nAll past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website. \nThis series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center. \n2023 Webinars: \n– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge\n– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat\n– April 25: Monarch Research Review\n– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project\n– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for\nMonarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)\n– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat\n– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries\n– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail\n– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling\n– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico\n– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past\, Present\, and Future
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-monarch-conservation-webinar-series-western-monarch-mystery-challenge/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230221T192025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T192025Z
UID:48994-1677589200-1677592800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Geospatial Roundtable | Data Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Geosptial Database Roundtable (Topic: Data Sharing) \nFebruary 28\, 2023 \n1:00-2:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThe next Geospatial Database Roundtable discussion will take place on February 28th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST. This roundtable will focus on sharing data with other ROW organizations\, using the Public Dashboard\, and using the Public REST endpoint. \nIf you are interested in joining\, please register here. \nPrior to joining\, please review pages 8 & 9 on the Database User Guidance so you may come prepared with questions. \n  \nIf you cannot join\, the roundtable will be recorded and posted along with other tutorials and previous roundtable recordings on our Geospatial Tutorials and Resources page. \nPlease email Caroline Hernandez (cah272@uic.edu) if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/geospatial-roundtable-data-sharing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230216T224503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224503Z
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund Webinar: Eagle Flight Characteristics & Wind Turbines and Raptor Carcass Persistence
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Flight Characteristics & Wind Turbines and Raptor Carcass Persistence \nThursday\, Feburary 22 \n2:00-3:30 PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThis webinar will explore two recent studies supported by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) highlighting recent work on eagles and wind energy. There are many unknowns about eagles’ interactions with wind turbines and whether current eagle monitoring requirements at wind facilities are backed by the latest science. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn more about REWRF’s groundbreaking work in the renewable energy-wildlife space and what lessons can be learned from these efforts.  If you are unable to attend\, a recording will be sent out following the webinar. \nPresentations \n\nFlight Characteristics Forecast Entry by Eagles into Rotor-Swept Zones of Wind Turbines\n\nPresentation Summary: An empirical study testing the thresholds used in automated wind turbine curtailment and successfully predicting eagle entry into rotor-swept zones at multiple wind energy facilities.\nPresenter: Chris McClure/Peregrine Fund\nManuscript link\, published in IBIS: International Journal of Avian Science\n\n\nGame Bird Carcasses are Less Persistent than Raptor Carcasses\, but can Predict Raptor Persistence Dynamics\n\nPresentation Summary: This field-based study analyzed regional variation In the persistence of game bird versus raptor carcasses used in carcass persistence trials to produce more accurate estimates of eagle fatalities and other raptors.\nPresenter: Eric Hallingstad/WEST and others\nManuscript link\, published in PLOS One\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/renewable-energy-wildlife-research-fund-webinar-eagle-flight-characteristics-wind-turbines-and-raptor-carcass-persistence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230202T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T185529Z
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SUMMARY:ERC Speaker Series: Economic\, Ecological\, and Performance Research of Co-Located Pollinator Plants at Photovoltaic Sites
DESCRIPTION:ERC Speaker Series: Economic\, Ecological\, and Performance Research of Co-Located Pollinator Plants at Photovoltaic Sites \nFebruary 23\, 2023 \n11:00-12:00pm on GoToWebinar \nRegister here! \nThe University of Illinois Chicago is working with Argonne National Laboratory\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, the University of Ilinois Urbana Champaign\, and Stantec on the Department of Energy funded project: Pollinator Habitat Aligned with Solar Energy. The project team is researching the impacts of colocating pollinator vegetation at solar facilities as it relates to the performance of the solar panels\, the operations impacts for managing the vegetation\, and the ecosystem services the pollinator vegetation can offer. In this presentation the team will provide updates on research activities\, tools being developed\, and share findings from the preliminary analysis that has been conducted. \nPrincipal presenter: Ben Campbell \nAdditional speakers: Lee Walston (Argonne National Lab)\, Tristan Barley (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-speaker-series-economic-ecological-and-performance-research-of-co-located-pollinator-plants-at-photovoltaic-sites/
ORGANIZER;CN="UIC Energy Resources Center":MAILTO:samr@uic.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T181711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T181711Z
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Ecosystem Services of Solar-Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Ecosystem Services of Solar-Pollinator Habitat \nFebruary 21\, 2023 \n12:00pm-1:00pm CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse team for our webinar series! \nIn this webinar\, Lee Walston from Argonne National Laboratory discusses the ecosystem services of solar-pollinator habitat. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-ecosystem-services-of-solar-pollinator-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230210T223449Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Pollinator Meadow Monitoring Results in Eastern Ontario Webinar
DESCRIPTION:2022 Pollinator Meadow Monitoring Results in Eastern Ontario Webinar \nFebruary 16\, 2023 \n11:00AM-12:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nRoadside maintenance of many municipalities in Eastern Ontario includes boom spraying\, and/or regular mowing to control invasive plants. But what is the impact on pollinators? As more rights-of-way managers embark on restoration activities\, assessment of the restoration process with respect to the native plant community is an important element of project evaluations. \nJoin this webinar to learn from CWF’s Restoration Ecologist\, Tracey Etwell for the second-year results of monitoring for CWF’s Rights-of-Way Habitat Restoration Program in Eastern Ontario! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2022-pollinator-meadow-monitoring-results-in-eastern-ontario-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20220505T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T141822Z
UID:32466-1676160000-1676505599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:83rd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks is looking forward to hosting the 83rd Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference to be held February 12-15\, 2023 in Overland Park\, Kansas at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. The theme for the conference is: Changing Conservation. \nRegistration is now open: register here! \nAbout the Annual Conference \nThis annual event brings together more than 800 professionals and students from state\, federal\, and tribal natural resources agencies from the Midwest\, Great Plains\, and Canadian provinces. As the longest running regional conference for fish and wildlife professionals in the U.S.\, this event serves as a forum to discuss issues\, and present technical information related to management of natural resources in the Midwest. \nImportant Dates \n· Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Opens: Early June \n· Call for Submissions for Organized Symposia: Early June \n· Call for Workshop Proposals: Mid-August \n· Call for Abstracts for Oral Presentations & Posters: Mid-August \n· Attendee Registration: Early November \n  \nVisit our website for updates as they become available.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/83rd-midwest-fish-and-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center\, 6100 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T181023Z
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Made in the Shade: Growing Crops under Solar Panels
DESCRIPTION:Made in the Shade: Growing Crops under Solar Panels \nFeburary 7\, 2023 \n12:00-1:00pm CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Greg Barron-Gafford and his group will discuss the effects of growing crops under solar panels. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-made-in-the-shade-growing-crops-under-solar-panels/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T201042Z
UID:37572-1675728000-1675987199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2023 Southern Gas Association Technical Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Technical Environmental Conference \nFebruary 7-9\, 2023 \nOmni Oklahoma City Hotel\, Oklahoma City\, OK \nRegister here! \nJoin industry peers at the 2023 Technical Environmental Conference to hear from operators and industry partners alike on an array of environmental topics ranging from sustainability to new technologies\, to our changing regulatory and cultural environment. Featuring sessions covering Environmental Permitting\, Construction\, and new for 2023: Air Quality Compliance & Permitting\, this conference offers insights for newcomers\, industry veterans\, and everyone in between. Merging the perspectives of gas operators and associate industry partners\, the Technica Environmental Conference presents an opportunity to learn from the best-in-class in the natural gas industry and grow your network with engaging networking events. \nReserve your hotel room by January 7\, 2023.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-southern-gas-association-technical-environmental-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Oklahoma City Hotel\, 100 West Oklahoma City Boulevard\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230119T150902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T150902Z
UID:40951-1675166400-1675170000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(WHC Webinar) Nature-Based Solutions: Preventing Pollution and Supporting Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Based Solutions: Preventing Pollution and Supporting Biodiversity \nJanuary 31\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through GoToWebinar \nRegister for the webinar here. \nFrom strategic tree plantings to wetland restoration projects\, nature-based solutions (NbS) are quickly becoming a key part of corporations’ strategies to not only prevent pollution but also deliver important co-benefits like increased biodiversity and climate resilience. Specifically\, there is an opportunity for the automotive sector to implement NbS to support site-wide and community-wide pollution reduction. \nIn this webinar\, learn from environmental and sustainability experts about how NbS in the auto industry can benefit the company as well as the community. The panelists will discuss why it’s important to utilize nature-based solutions\, the value of building partnerships and examples of on-the-ground case studies from companies that have implemented NbS. \nWhat you’ll learn: \nExamples of NbS that reduce pollution and deliver important co-benefits \nHow the automotive industry can utilize NbS to prevent pollution \nThe co-benefits of NbS for the environment and communities \nWho should take this webinar: \nCorporations in the automotive industry looking for tools to prevent pollution and enhance biodiversity \nOrganizations and companies that are considering using NbS \nAnyone interested in learning more about NbS \nPresenters: \nJohn Bradburn\, Sustainability Consultant\, ERA Environmental Management Solutions \nMatthew Howard\, VP Water Stewardship\, The Water Council \nRae Howard\, Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability Mission Leader\, General Motors \nKellen Mahoney\, Director\, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-nature-based-solutions-preventing-pollution-and-supporting-biodiversity/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230113T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T201038Z
UID:39567-1675166400-1675170000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Collaborative Conservation in Energy and Transportation and the Race to Save the Monarch
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Conservation in Energy and Transportation and the Race to Save the Monarch \nJanuary 31\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST \nRegister here! \nThe striking declines in insect populations\, in addition to many other species\, warrants an “all hands on deck” approach to conservation. Since 2015\, the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group has brought together organizations from across the U.S. and Canada to promote habitat on energy and transportation lands\, such as rights-of-way (ROW). Beginning in 2018\, a group of 40+ partners from across the energy and transportation sectors in the U.S.\, in collaboration with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service\, developed the first nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) to promote voluntary conservation of monarch butterfly habitat on energy and transportation lands. This presentation will introduce the Monarch CCAA and what it means for conservation.  \nLearning objectives: \n\nExplain why energy and transportation lands are crucial to habitat conservation.\nIdentify ways your local energy and transportation agencies can protect pollinators.\nLearn how to communicate with your local energy and transportation agencies on what they can do to create and conserve habitat.\n\nHosted by ASLA\’s Transportation Professional Practice Network (PPN).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/collaborative-conservation-in-energy-and-transportation-and-the-race-to-save-the-monarch/
ORGANIZER;CN="American Society of Landscape Architects":MAILTO:info@asla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230119T144107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T144107Z
UID:40944-1674741600-1674745200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:REWI Webinar: The Future of Wind Energy Technology and Wildlife Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Technology and Innovation in Wind and Wildlife – The Future of Wind Energy Technology and Wildlife Considerations \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n2:00PM-3:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThis webinar focuses on the state and direction of land-based wind turbine technology and its implications for wildlife. As wind turbines grow in size\, including taller hub heights and longer blades\, and become more efficient at relatively low wind speed conditions\, the types of wildlife impacted and the nature of those impacts may change. Changing turbine technology will also likely change how we monitor and minimize wind energy and wildlife interactions. \nSpeakers: \n\nShilo Felton\, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (Moderator)\nEric Lantz\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\nMisti Sporer\, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions\nSara Weaver\, Bowman
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-the-future-of-wind-energy-technology-and-wildlife-considerations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T180651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T180651Z
UID:37564-1674734400-1674738000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Agrivoltaics\, Procurement\, and Electric Co-Ops
DESCRIPTION:Agrivoltaics\, Procurement\, and Electric Co-Ops \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse team for our webinar series! \nIn this installment\, Ben Foster\, Kit Carson\, Connexus Energy\, Delta-Montrose Electric Association\, Jordan Macknick\, and Elysa Hammond from Clif Bar will discuss agrivoltaics\, procurement\, and electric cooperatives. \nIt\’s free to attend and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-agrovoltaics-procurement-and-electric-co-ops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230119T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T145259Z
UID:40948-1674730800-1674734400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CWF Webinar: Benefits of Mycorrhizae in Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Benefits of Mycorrhizae in Restoration \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n11:00AM-12:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nScientists have discovered how important it may be to include locally adapted microbes with your locally adapted plants. Mycorrhizal fungi can improve yield and plant and soil growth by transporting phosphorous and nitrogen and other nutrients from soil\, collecting water from the soil\, providing resistances from plant herbivores\, improving drought tolerance\, and decreasing soil erosion. Many restoration environments may have ineffective soil fungi due to moving\, tillage or human caused change and could benefit from the addition! \nJoin Dr. Liz Koziol to learn the advantages of including mycorrhizae in your rights-of-way restoration plans and techniques for application!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cwf-webinar-benefits-of-mycorrhizae-in-restoration/
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20230105T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T140331Z
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SUMMARY:2023 International Western Monarch Summit
DESCRIPTION:2023 International Western Monarch Summit \nJanuary 20-22\, 2023 \nEmbassy Suites\, San Luis Obispo\, CA \nRegister here! \nCome prepared for an exchange of ideas from across the Western States\, Tribal Lands\, Mexico\, Canada and Australia-all with an interest in our western monarch population!  Expand your knowledge and make connections with other Monarch enthusiasts\, researchers\, and conservation organizations. \nRegistration must be completed by 1/5/2023.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-international-western-monarch-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20221222T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T180342Z
UID:37561-1674043200-1674046800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics:  Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US
DESCRIPTION:Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics: Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US \nJanuary 18\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! \nIn our first webinar\, Jordan Macknick and James McCall will discuss the context and costs of agrivoltaics in the United States. \nIt\’s free to attend and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-crunching-numbers-on-agrovoltaics-context-and-costs-of-agrivoltaics-in-the-us-with-nrels-jordan-macknick-and-james-mccall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T172702
CREATED:20220107T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T195349Z
UID:25938-1671541200-1671544800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation. \nPresenters: Wendy Caldwell\, Monarch Joint Venture & TBA. \nDecember 20\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT on Zoom \nA collaboration between the Monarch Joint Venture\, Sentera Inc.\, and the U.S.G.S. has developed remote sensing technology to detect and count common milkweed stems. This technology may be a cost-efficient and effective method to help meet monarch conservation targets for the eastern population. Join MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell for an update on remote sensing pilot programs and other applications of remote sensing in aiding conservation effectiveness beyond monarchs and milkweed.  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-remote-sensing-technology-development-to-aid-conservation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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