Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
September 26, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay 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.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

2023 Western Apicultural Society International Conference
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 3X8, Canada
2023 Western Agricultural Society/Calgary and District Beekeepers Association
September 29-October 1, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB, Canada
Register here!
Join us for dynamic speakers, cutting-edge research and beekeepers from around the globe.​​
Inspired by our Northern Lights beekeepers, this year’s conference celebrates WAS members located in and near Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, the Canadian prairies, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Beekeepers from all around the world will explore the strengths and challenges of beekeeping in this region of the Northern Hemisphere, and the unique beekeeping techniques used in lands where dark, rich soil, vast fields of clover, and long summer days result in enormous honey crops.

(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Mitigation: Funding Mechanisms
2023-10-02 15:00 - 16:00
Compensatory Mitigation: Funding Mechanisms
Monday, October 2nd, 2023
3:00-4:00PM CDT
Register here!
Note: This is the second webinar in a four-part series co-hosted by the Renewable Wildlife Energy Institute (REWI) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Click the above link to learn more.
This webinar will introduce two of the more common methods for instituting compensatory mitigation: mitigation banks and in lieu fee programs. Speakers will provide backgrounds on how each of these mechanisms work and provide case studies under which these programs have been used to conserve wildlife affected by wind energy development.
Moderator: Cris Hein, NREL
Speakers:

Nick Morgan (The Conservation Fund)
Stephanie Tom Coupe (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)
Wayne Walker (Common Ground Capitol)
Josiah Maine (Burns & MacDonnell)

WEBINAR: WHC - Best Practices for Watershed Restoration
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:00
Healthy Watersheds Benefit Us All: Best Practices for Watershed Restoration
Thursday, October 12
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Register here!
A healthy watershed is integral to a healthy environment. Watersheds provide important ecosystem services such as water filtering and carbon storage, and wildlife species of all kinds depend on clean watersheds for habitat, food and water. Human communities also rely on watersheds, from drinking water to climate change resilience to recreation opportunities.
These benefits make it clear that protecting and restoring local watersheds is of the utmost importance — but what are the best ways to ensure a healthy watershed? In this free webinar, you’ll learn best practices in restoration techniques like conducting trash clean-ups, effectively managing stormwater, planting native plants and more. Several recipients of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program will also share their lessons learned from developing, funding and implementing watershed restoration plans.
What you’ll learn:
Best management practices for restoring a watershed area
Advice for developing and funding a watershed restoration plan
How to incorporate community involvement and education into watershed restoration projects
Who should take this webinar:
Corporate conservation teams that want to work with local partners to restore a watershed
Community organizations interested in applying for watershed restoration funding through NFWF’s Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
Anyone who wants to learn more about the recommended best practices for protecting and restoring watersheds
Presenters:
Tim Duggan, Principal Landscape Architect, Phronesis
Damon Mullis, Ogeechee Riverkeeper/Executive Director
Jeffrey Popp, Director of Restoration, Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academ

23rd Annual NAPPC International Conference
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-19 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
23rd Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
October 17-19, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters, Washington, DC (Virtual attendance option available)
Register/learn more here!
Each year the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) joins together at an annual international conference focused on collaborative conservation. NAPPC’s mission is to promote the health of pollinators in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Since 1997 NAPPC’s 170+ members have made advancements for pollinators, people, and the planet.
The NAPPC Conference structure combines keynote speakers, member updates, research reports, and task force breakout sessions. Task Forces are cross discipline, short-term, project-oriented groupings designed to accomplish specific task(s).
NAPPC members are diverse and all have a seat at the table. Email nappc@pollinator.org if you are interested in getting involved.

WEBINAR: WHC - Books, Bats, and Breaking Stigmas
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
Books, Bats, and Breaking Stigmas: Inspiring Bat Conservation through Literature
October 18, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Register here!
Creative arts like literature can inspire a sense of wonder about wildlife, and telling accessible stories about species like bats can help children and adults alike let go of the stereotypes and fears often associated with bats. At the same time, it is vital that bat lovers respect these species by giving them their space and supporting conservation efforts.
Learn how arts and literature can inspire a lifelong appreciation for bats — and get ready for Bat Week on October 24-31 — by joining us for this free webinar. First, listen as Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies reads one of his children’s books about bats and shares his own personal history with these amazing creatures. Then, hear from bat rehabilitation expert and founding member of Bat Week Leslie Sturges about how an awareness of bats generated by the arts can lead to opportunities for bat rehabilitation and conservation.
Don’t forget to submit your bat-related artwork and stories on social media using #BatWeekStories to celebrate Bat Week!
What you’ll learn:
How using stories can demystify bats and inspire people to become interested in them
Tips on developing outreach and education opportunities that encourage bat conservation
How increased awareness about bats can support bat rescue and preservation efforts
Who should take this webinar:
Corporate conservation programs that want to develop a bat education project incorporating creative arts
Educators and parents looking to inspire an appreciation of and respect for bats in their students
Anyone interested in arts and literature activities that encourage conservation
Presenters:
Brian Lies, Author and Illustrator
Leslie Sturges, President, Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia

WEBINAR: Bee City USA - In the Life of Bees: Nesting in Darkness
2023-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
In the Life of Bees: Nesting in Darkness
Thursday, October 19
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Register here!
When you think of bees, you probably imagine the things they do on sunny days, like flying around and pollinating flowers. But this is only half of the story, as most of the 20,000 species of bees found around the world nest belowground and spend the majority of their lives in darkness. What are they doing underground? How do they navigate their burrows and communicate with other bees? What happens when it rains? There are many interesting questions surrounding this lifestyle, and also plenty of uncertainties remaining to be resolved about subterranean living. In this webinar, we will learn about the diversity of ways that bees live and reproduce belowground, and we’ll ponder some of those unsolved mysteries. We’ll also talk about how the belowground lifestyle affects threats to bees, such as exposure to pesticides and pathogens. This webinar will cover some bees you may be familiar with, such as bumble bees, but we’ll be focusing our time on soil-nesters who we generally know less about, including the many solitary bees that do not live in colonies.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
Learn more and register here today!

(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Mitigation: Grouse Management and Conservation
2023-10-20 13:00 - 14:00
Compensatory Mitigation: Grouse Management and Conservation
Friday, October 20th, 2023
1:00-2:00PM CDT
Register here!
Note: This is the third webinar in a four-part series co-hosted by the Renewable Wildlife Energy Institute (REWI) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Click the above link to learn more.
Grouse are considered an umbrella species because of their close connection to the surrounding habitat. The prairies and sage-brush where grouse reside are disappearing as a result of many stressors, including invasive species, climate change, and human development. Thus, any new disturbance or loss of habitat can significantly impact the species. Proper siting of wind energy facilities can avoid potential impacts to the species or their habitat, but it is likely that compensation measures will be needed to ensure there is no net loss. This webinar will bring together representatives from regulatory agencies, industry, conservation organizations, and researchers to discuss the regulatory landscape that guides decision-making around wind energy development and prairie grouse, and hear about the various mechanisms available to improve the availability of quality habitat.
Moderator: Cris Hein, NREL
Speakers:

David Wolfe (Independent Consultant)
Karen Tyrell (WEST, Inc.)
Matt Preston (Bureau of Land Management)
Kathleen Petter (Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)

Bloom 23
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-25 | San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Bloom 23
October 24-25, 2023
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
Register here!
Bloom 23 is the leading event for professionals advancing strategies to protect and regenerate nature. Over the course of two interactive days, it creates essential connections between companies, innovators and experts from leading organizations and indigenous groups. By participating, you’ll get to explore the markets, technologies and partnerships key to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises hand-in-hand.
While climate change has been front and center for today’s business world, an equally existential crisis is confronting the global economy: the accelerating loss of biodiversity and ecosystems. Increasingly, business leaders and policymakers are recognizing that the two crises are inextricably linked — that solving each requires solving both — and they are moving to take decisive action.
At Bloom 23, more than 500 professionals will convene for two days of inspiring sessions and networking to advance strategies to protect and regenerate nature.

2023 Bat Week
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-31
2023 Bat Week
October 24-31, 2023
Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – eating tons of insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees.
Learn more here!

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Parasite Dynamics in North American Monarchs Predicted by Host Density and Seasonal Migratory Culling
2023-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Parasite Dynamics in North American Monarchs Predicted by Host Density and Seasonal Migratory Culling
October 24, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay 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.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

WEBINAR: WHC - Picturing a Better World for Bats: Stories from a Conservation Photographer
2023-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
Picturing a Better World for Bats: Stories from a Conservation Photographer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Register now!
If you’ve never traversed the depths of the deepest cave in the western hemisphere or found yourself surrounded by thousands of bats, it can be hard to imagine what that experience is like. Fortunately, conservation photographer Josh Hydeman has — and he’s deployed his skills to capture breathtaking photos of bats in places few people have set foot.
Josh’s work has been published in outlets like National Geographic and has been awarded Best in Show at the National Speleological Society’s Photo Salon. Josh’s years of freelance photography focusing on cave exploration led him to begin photographing the bats that populate these caves. Capturing images of cave habitats and bat species is only one part of Josh’s conservation work — sharing his pieces and the stories that accompany them is the other key element to educating the public about the importance of protecting bats.
In honor of Bat Week October 24-31, join us for this free webinar where Josh will display examples of his bat and cave photography and share the stories behind these incredible photos.
What you’ll learn:
• The importance of wildlife photography to inspire conservation of species like bats
• Stories from Josh’s cave explorations and interactions with bats
Who should take this webinar:
• Conservation professionals interested in learning more about conservation photography
• Wildlife teams working to restore habitats for bats
• Bat enthusiasts who want a behind-the-scenes look at some of Josh’s photos
Presenter:
• Josh Hydeman, photographer and subterranean specialist, Bat Conservation International

gROWing Chicago Habitat 2023 Spring Meeting
2023-10-31 08:30 - 13:30 | Illinois Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
gROWing Chicago Habitat 2023 Spring Meeting
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
Illinois Tollway Headquarters, Downers Grove, IL
Register now!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves for our working session! Join us for our fall meeting, focusing on habitat funding for green infrastructure. Gain insights from case studies, funders, and recipients. Preview our new prioritization tool and guidelines. Don’t miss out!

(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Migration: Thinking Outside the Box
2023-11-01 14:00 - 15:00
Compensatory Mitigation: Thinking Outside the Box
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
2:00-3:00PM CDT
Register here!
Note: This is the final webinar in a four-part series co-hosted by the Renewable Wildlife Energy Institute (REWI) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Click the above link to learn more.
n some cases, alternatives to traditional compensation measures may provide significant conservation value. Examples include conservation actions that occur outside the region of the potential impact and funding research as a means of compensation. This webinar will explore outside-the-box ideas, examples of successful compensation alternatives, and situations in which innovative conservation actions may be necessary. Expert stakeholders will discuss the tradeoffs of implementing alternative compensation measures and when these may or may not be appropriate.
Moderator: Shilo Felton, REWI
Speakers:

Matt Palombo (New York Department of Environmental Conservation)
Goni Iskali (Apex Clean Energy)
Jérôme Lemaître (Government of Quebec, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs)
Taber Allison (Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute)

2023 Natural Areas Conference (VIRTUAL)
2023-11-02 10:00
2023 Natural Areas Conference: The Power of Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER): Informing Natural Areas Management
November 2, 2023, 10:00AM-3:30PM CDT
Register here!
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Long Term Ecological Research Program (LTER) was established in 1980 to address ecological questions that cannot be resolved with short-term observations or experiments, emphasizing the study of ecological phenomena over long periods of time.
Long-term studies are essential to achieve an integrated understanding of how populations, natural communities and other components of ecosystems interact and are affected by management techniques and climate change. Getting this valuable science and research findings into the hands of those that can positively affect the conservation of critically important landscapes with an eye towards climate resilience are mutual goals of the National Science Foundation and the Natural Areas Association.
NAA, in partnership with the LTER Network, will highlight the important research being done within the LTER network that informs the practices of our land management audience from around North America. LTER researchers will convey the findings of their studies that inform on-the-ground management decisions that affect biodiversity conservation and ecological health in the systems in which natural areas practitioners work.
The conference will feature LTER representatives from the following ecosystems:

Prairies & Grasslands
Forests
Coastal Regions
Lacustrine/Riverine, and
Drylands

Entomology 2023
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-08 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
Entomology 2023
November 5-8, 2023
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Register here!
Reserve your room here!
Learn more about the conference here!

Entomology 2023 will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest advances in entomology and the rapidly changing world of insects. Attendees will have the chance to learn from leading scientists and experts, explore innovative technologies, and discover new trends and evidence-based strategies.
Entomology 2023 will take place November 5-8, 2023 in National Harbor, MD (just miles from Washington, DC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The theme for Entomology 2023 is Insects and Influence: Advancing Entomology’s Impact on People and Policy.
Attend talks, workshops, view the latest scientific posters and exhibits, participate in discussions on current topics related to entomology, network with experts in the field, and discover new and exciting career opportunities.
We are excited to announce that we have extended an invitation to Senator Dick Durbin. Senator Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, is the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation. View more here.

The Wildlife Society's 30th Annual Conference
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-09 | The Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The Wildlife Society’s 30th Annual Conference
November 5-9, 2023
The Galt House, Louisville, KY
Register now!
The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America. For now 30 years, TWS has hosted this unique and informative event that provides dozens of networking opportunities through working groups, meetings and receptions as well as nearly 1,000 educational opportunities that encourage discussion and collaboration.
At our conference, wildlife professionals make new connections with colleagues in wildlife science, research, management, business and education. Students meet professionals who can serve as mentors or provide insights on careers, job opportunities, current research and best practices.
Over the past three decades, TWS has hosted our annual conference within an impressive 25 different cities across 21 states and two provinces. We hope you join us in Louisville, as TWS once again prepares for a memorable event filled with engaging speakers, immersive workshops, and numerous networking opportunities.

WEBINAR: ROWHWG - Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Knowledge + Understanding Series: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way
Thursday, November 9, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
Register now!
Join us for the first in a series of webinars and roundtables on invasive plant management on rights-of-way. This introductory session will highlight the importance of controlling invasive plants in these areas and offer an overview of available resources for rights-of-way land managers in relation to invasive plant management.
Following this, we plan to host specialized roundtables that delve into specific topics and geographies driven by your interest and feedback. This webinar serves as a foundational introduction to our series, paving the way for more focused discussions.

WEBINAR: UC Davis Wild Energy Center - Impacts of Floating Photovoltaic Solar Energy on Water Bodies
2023-11-10 17:00 - 18:30 | UC Davis Plant and Environmental Sciences Building, 387 N Quad, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Impacts of Floating Photovoltaic Solar Energy on Water Bodies
Friday, November 10, 2023
5:00PM – 6:30PM CST
Register now!
You can also attend this talk in-person in Room 3001 in UC Davis’s Plant and Environmental Sciences Building (PES).
Alex Cagle is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Energy Graduate Group at UC Davis and the Wild Energy Center.
During this talk, Alex will discuss his empirical research on the impacts of floating solar PV installations (FPV) on host water bodies’ thermal dynamics and water quality parameters. Over the course of his Ph.D. research, Alex spent hundreds of hours on FPVs across the United States to better understand how this renewable energy technology impacts the local environment.
The first portion of the talk describes impacts of FPVs on host water body temperature and dissolved oxygen. Specifically, this work evaluates how shading conferred by FPVs alters diel and seasonal heating of host water bodies and how this shading may impact biological processes. The second portion of this talk will discuss in-situ impacts of FPVs on major water quality parameters and algae indicators. This body of research explains how FPVs alter algae growth beneath the array versus in open areas of the same water body. These two projects, comprising the last two chapters of his Ph.D., provide insight into how this unique form of solar energy may benefit local environments while advancing the transition to a zero- emission electric sector.
Alex Cagle has been published in Frontiers in Sustainability, Sustainability, and Environmental Science & Technology, among other journals, and was selected for the American Geophysical Union’s Voices for Science Program.

25th Railroad Environmental Conference
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15
25th Railroad Environmental Conference
November 14-15, 2023
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Register here!
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 and technologies, and generally stay in touch with the direction of the railroad industry’s environmental programs.
Additionally, AREMA Committee 13 and the AAR Environmental and Climate Committee are anticipated to hold their fall meetings in conjunction with the conference.

CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15 | Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference 2023
November 14-November 15, 2023
Omni Forth Worth Hotel, Fort Worth, TX
Register now!
Join us this November when we bring our transmission and distribution events back together – reunited to form the CEATI T&D Conference! This event will take place in Fort Worth, TX on Nov 14-15, 2023 and will cover all T&D assets including transmission and distribution lines, as well as substations, grounding & lightning, and vegetation management. With focus on utility best practices, tools, and technologies to improve grid resiliency and reliability, attendees will gain a better understanding of opportunities and tools available to aid in the adaptation to regulatory requirements and climate change.
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Specific sessions will focus on the following themes:

aging infrastructure and reliability
preparation for and response to extreme events
wildfire prevention and mitigation
clean energy and emerging technology
safety and security

2023 Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Symposium
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-16
2023 Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Symposium
November 14-16, 2023
Norfolk, VA (Virtual attendance option available)
Registration is now open!
It’s estimated that solar power will grow up to five-fold in the next decade. Solar developers and others working to advance renewable energy recognize that along with successful commercialization, sustainable development requires investment into understanding and minimizing risk from the interactions between solar energy facilities, wildlife, and natural resources.
The Solar Symposium convenes stakeholders from academia, industry, the conservation sector, and public agencies to review the state of the science and identify research gaps and priority questions.
Meeting Topics
The Symposium identifies key concepts around balancing conservation and a rapidly growing solar market, and highlight what we know and emerging topics/questions related to:
Evaluating and Mitigating Impacts on Wildlife and Their Habitats
Land Management and Wildlife Compatibility
Water Resource Management
Solar Life-Cycle and Natural Resource Considerations
This meeting is organized and presented by REWI in consultation with a Planning Committee comprising representatives from the solar industry, environmental and conservation non-governmental organizations, state and federal agencies, and subject matter experts. To learn more about the inaugural Symposium, held in 2021, see the Proceedings.
The 2023 Symposium will be a hybrid event, with registrants able to attend in-person or virtually. All meeting sessions will be live broadcast for virtual attendees, and on-demand presentations and posters will be available to view on the online meeting platform.

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Reforestation Project in Mexico
2023-11-14 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Restoration Project in Mexico
November 14, 2023
1:00-2:00pm CST
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay 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.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

WEBINAR: Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund - Seed a Legacy (SAL) Program Expansion
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Seed a Legacy Expansion
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Register now!
✅ Are you a landowner with 2+ acres? (We also work with managers of private, public and corporate lands.)
✅ Do you live in one of the following states?
IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, PA, SD, or WI.
✅ Are you interested in FREE seed and technical guidance to plant a high-quality pollinator habitat on your land?
If so, join us for a free webinar where our Habitat Director will take a deep dive into our Seed a Legacy program: what we do, why we do it, how you can become involved, and the process we follow with applicants.
*For those who attend live, we will have a Q&A session at the end!
**A recording will also be sent out for those who can’t make it live.

WEBINAR: Xerces - In the Life of Western Monarchs: A Community Science Approach to Conservation
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
In the Life of Western Monarchs: A Community Science Approach to Conservation
Thursday, November 16, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Register here!
Join Isis Howard, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about the powerful ways community science is shaping the conservation of western monarch butterflies. From surveying monarchs and their milkweed host plants in the summer to counting butterflies clustering along the west coast in the winter, learn how everyday individuals are collecting important data to protect an iconic species.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

WEBINAR: Xerces - In the Life of Monarchs East of the Rockies: Biology and the Great Migration
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
In the Life of Monarchs East of the Rockies: Biology and the Great Migration
Thursday, December 7, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Register here!
Dr. Ray Moranz will begin by presenting on the basic aspects of monarch biology, including the life cycle, the use for milkweeds as host plant, the incorporation of cardiac glycosides as a chemical defense, and the vulnerability of this species to various predators, parasites, parasitoids and diseases. However, the heart of the talk will be on monarch migration, and how monarch biology changes in fascinating ways from month to month as they move from one region of North America to another. He will do his best to provide information relevant to people from Saskatchewan to Mexico City, and from Nova Scotia to Cuba, and everywhere in between. He will conclude by talking about some things you can do to help monarchs where you live.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

WEBINAR: Bee And Butterfly Fund - Solar Synergy
2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
Solar Synergy Webinar
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Register now!
Learn how this new program works with utility-scale solar projects across the country to strategically design, deliver and document pollinator health & habitat benefits, carbon sequestration gains and produce great vegetative cover outcomes.

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future
2023-12-19 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future
December 19, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CST
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay 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.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

103rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
2024-01-07 - 2024-01-11 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20001, United States
103rd Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
January 7-11, 2024
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Registration is now open!
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC, for the 103rd Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2024.

TRB’s Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.
The full meeting program will be posted online in November. In the meantime, view the Online Program Archive to get an idea of the wide range of topics covered at previous TRB Annual Meetings.
Paper submission for the 2024 TRB Annual Meeting is now open!
We accept submissions on all topics covered by TRB Standing Committees. To see which committees have issued a specific call for papers, click here. Note that you do not need to select a call to submit a paper. Please be sure to read the Instructions for Authors prior to submission.
Become an Exhibitor: Don’t miss this opportunity to get your organization’s brand in front of leading industry decision makers. Exhibiting at the Annual Meeting is an excellent way for organizations in the transportation sector to showcase their products and services, connect with potential clients and partners, and stay up to date on the latest trends and research in the industry. Reserve your exhibit booth today!

Support TRB by becoming an Annual Meeting Patron. TRB is a leading organization in transportation research and provides valuable resources and expertise to transportation professionals and policymakers worldwide. By becoming a Patron, your organization will be supporting transportation research, policy, and practice; all of which help advance the transportation industry and promote sustainable, efficient, and safe transportation solutions.
More detailed information will be added to this website in the coming months. Please continue to check back to get the latest updates.

Optional Monarch CCAA Annual Reporting Help Desk
2024-01-11 10:00 - 11:00
Optional Monarch CCAA Annual Reporting Help Desk
Thursday, January 11, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Join the meeting at the above time/date.
We will use this time to review the Monarch CCAA annual reporting requirements and answer questions related to annual report preparation. This is an optional meeting open to any CCAA Partner.
Please feel free to reach out to Megan (mpetrait@uic.edu) or Catherine (coreil4@uic.edu) with any questions.
