Hoary Bat Interactions with Wind Energy, Minimization, and Regulatory Outlook Wednesday, October 30, 2024 1:00PM-2:00PM CDT Presented by REWI & NREL, this second webinar of the two-part series will cover threats to hoary bats with a focus on wind energy, the effectiveness of minimization approaches to reduce fatalities at wind turbines, and the USFWS approach …

Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way | Invasive Phragmites Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:00PM-2:00PM CST Join us on Wednesday, November 6th for the next webinar in our series on invasive plant management on rights-of-way, which will discuss methods for invasive phragmites management. Our guest speakers, Christine Rohal, Chelsey Blanke, and Loni Anderson, will discuss their respective …

Seeding Best Practices Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:00PM-1:00PM CST You have a seed mix, now what? Learn from experts in the field about best practices for seeding to improve vegetation outcomes in your next restoration.  Register Now!

2024 Wind Wildlife Research Meeting November 12-15, 2024 More details coming soon! The biennial Wind Wildlife Research Meeting provides an internationally recognized forum for researchers and stakeholders to share and engage on the latest science focused on better understanding the risk of wind energy to wildlife and developing solutions to avoid, minimize, and offset impacts. …

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 2024 Tuesday, November 12th - Thursday, November 14th, 2024  Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota REGISTER TODAY! UMISC is celebrating 18 years of improving invasive species management, outreach, research, and policy. By bringing people, passion and experience together, this conference provides ample opportunities for people from a broad range …

CEATI Transmision & Distribution Conference 2024 Monday, November 18- Friday, November 22, 2024 The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, CA  Registration coming soon! Join us this November for our Transmission and Distribution Conference taking place in Palm Springs, CA on Nov 19-20, 2024! CEATI’s T&D Conference will focus on utility best practices, tools, and technologies to improve …

Restoring Oak Savannas Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00PM-1:00PM CST Oak savannas are rare habitats that are easily degraded or lost due to invasive species, woody encroachment, and disrupted disturbance regimes. Learn how managers are overcoming these challenges and restoring oak savannas in the state.  Register Now!

USGS: Tribal Partnership Science - Current Needs and Future Potential Friday, November 22, 2024 1:00pm-1:30pm CST This presentation offers a primer on these core elements of effective ‘Tribal Partnership Science,’ giving federal employees insight into the unique considerations involved in conducting actionable science in Indian Country. By fostering science that honors Tribal sovereignty and aligns …

gROWing Chicago Meeting Tuesday December 3, 2024 8:30am-1:00pm CST Come hear about all the great conservation work happening in the Chicago region! Join the network of conservation professionals across energy, transportation, and protected lands to explore new connections. Register Now!

Offshore Wind Webinar Series: The Role of Data, Spatial Tools and Policy in Designing Offshore Wind Projects to Create Biodiversity Positive Outcomes December 5, 2024 11:00 AM CST What does the term net-positive impact on biodiversity mean in an offshore wind context? Why does it matter? How will we know if we achieve it? Host …