Events

​The 9th biennial Northeastern Transportation & Wildlife Conference will be co-hosted by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW). Make plans now to join us September 20-23, 2020 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  More info here Register here

2:00 pm EST Lawns to Legumes is a new program in Minnesota, the first of its kind in the US and supported by state legislation, that offers a combination of workshops, coaching, planting guides and cost-share funding for installing pollinator-friendly native plantings in residential lawns. The program also includes a public education campaign to raise …

Unprecedented circumstances around the world means we can’t convene in person. But as we have proven so far this year, our members, partners and friends can continue to stay together as a community dedicated to solving our current biodiversity and climate crises. We\'re working on an exciting program with expert speakers and innovative ideas relevant …

Join the Committee on Environment & Sustainability every Thursday in October from 1:00-4:30pm EDT for important resources on conservation and updates. AASHTO CES Registration Link October 8th Registration Link:  2020 Definition of Waters of the United States and Permitting Implications under the Clean Water Act PFAS Considerations for State Transportation Agencies: Awareness and Case Studies Rethinking Roadside Uses—Pollinators, …

Grand Sierra Resort - Reno, Nevada The Natural Areas Conference will be coming to Reno, Nevada, near the largest alpine lake in North America - Lake Tahoe. Nevada boasts spectacular natural areas that include everything from desert, sagebrush and mesquite to marshes, lakes and woodlands. The conference venue, the Grand Sierra Resort, is in the heart …

9:00 am-1:00 pm EDT Join TreesSC for their 2020 annual conference…online!  Hear from the experts on stormwater management, tree risk assessment, climate and urban trees, utility line work, how to build an outdoor classroom, and which insects to be on the lookout for. More info/Register here.

Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History 10th St. And Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20560 Registration opening soon! Please email nappc@pollinator.org with questions. More info here. 

Celebrate bats!  

The Electric Power Research Institute recently completed a study evaluating barriers and incentives within the electric utility industry for voluntary species conservation under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The authors will present their findings and recommendations, with a special focus on common concerns and opportunities across the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors. Following this presentation …

The Railroad Environmental Conference is hosted on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. RREC features presentations by railroaders, consulting engineers, academics and others involved in all aspects of railroad environmental topics. The annual railroad environmental conference enables you to meet with your peers throughout the railroad environmental community to exchange views, learn about new techniques …