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SUMMARY:Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Right-of-Way Management
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Right-of-Way Management\nTuesday\, August 22\, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CDT \nThis is an online event. \nRegister Here! \nJoin us for our first webinar in the \”Knowledge & Understanding\” series\, where we explore traditional ecological knowledge and right-of-way management. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Approaches to Right of Way Management will include presentations from partners who will discuss the impacts of traditional ecological knowledge and share success stories\, case studies\, and collaboration tools used with tribal members and landowners. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/traditional-ecological-knolwedge-and-rights-of-way-management/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T120000
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SUMMARY:WHC: From Pest to Pesto: Four Invasive Species You Can Eat!
DESCRIPTION:WHC: From Pest to Pesto: Four Invasive Species You Can Eat! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Aug 29\, 2023  \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar HERE! \nInvasive plant and animal species can have a devastating effect on ecosystems\, as they outcompete native species for resources and proliferate without any natural predators or controls. Not only do invasive species pose a threat to biodiversity — with 42% of threatened or endangered species at risk because of invasives — but they can also create safety issues for employees and community members. Removing invasive species allows native species to thrive and restores the balance of the ecosystem – but once you’ve hand-pulled those invasive weeds or netted that invasive fish\, did you know you can eat some of them? In this webinar\, WHC staff will share several simple recipes incorporating invasive species found in various parts of the U.S. Learn how to reuse invasive plant and animal species in a way that is good for the environment — and your stomach! What you’ll learn: The importance of removing invasive species Tips for identifying potential invasives A few recipe ideas that utilize invasive plants and animals Who should take this webinar: Corporate conservation programs focused on removing invasive species People interested in foraging for invasive flora and fauna Anyone who wants to try an interesting new recipe Presenters: Erin Allegro\, Senior Manager\, Business Development\, WHC Abigail McBride\, Consultant\, WHC Melissa Scheiber\, Senior Manager\, Events\, WHC Megan Thomas\, Manager\, Content\, WHC
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-from-pest-to-pesto-four-invasive-species-you-can-eat/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
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SUMMARY:‘Best of’ Insect Hotel Challenge
DESCRIPTION:\’Best of\’ Insect Hotel Challenge \nSeptember 1\, 2023 \n7200 Wisconsin Avenue\, Suite 500\, Bethesda\, MD 20814 \nRegister here! \nView the webinar here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/best-of-insect-hotel-challenge/
LOCATION:7200 Wisconsin Avenue\, Suite 500\, Bethesda\, MD 20814\, 7200 Wisconsin Avenue\, Suite 500\, Bethesda\, MD 20814\, Bethesda\, 20814\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T090000
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SUMMARY:Fire as a tool to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fire as a tool to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert\nSep 6\, 2023\, 09:00 AM \nThis is an online event\, REGISTER HERE! \nThe Ngurrara people are sometimes referred to as the “Jila People” Jila is the traditional freshwater places of the Great Sandy Desert. These Jila have been represented by the Ngurrara artists on the iconic “Ngurrara Canvas” a piece of art that has a place on the world stage of indigenous artworks. \nWarlu Jilaja Jumu (the name of our IPA) means fire and water\, we use fire as one of our tools to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert. The Ranger program marries traditional indigenous land and cultural management with cutting edge western science to deliver land management outcomes and we wish to share our journey with you. \n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/fire-as-a-tool-to-look-after-the-bio-cultural-and-environmental-systems-of-the-desert-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
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SUMMARY:National Roadside Vegetation Management Association Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:National Roadside Vegetation Management Association Conference 2023 \nSeptember 12-14\, 2023 \nCrowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University\, Knoxville\, TN \nRegister here! \nBook your hotel room here! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-roadside-vegetation-management-association-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University\, 401 West Summit Hill Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T150000
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SUMMARY:(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Migitation: Regulatory Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Compensatory Mitigation: Regulatory Landscape \nWednesday\, September 13th\, 2023 \n2:00-3:00PM CDT \nRegister here! \nNote: This is the first 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. \nThe initial webinar will focus on the regulatory mechanisms that determine requirements for compensation. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) both require compensatory mitigation for individual species if adverse impacts occur at wind energy facilities. Experts will present U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state-specific policies and regulations\, including recent policy updates for compensatory mitigation under the ESA\, that influence the implementation of compensation measures. Some examples of on-the-ground implementation will also be provided\, including one for California Condor. \nModerator: Shilo Felton\, REWI \nSpeakers: \nShauna Everett (USFWS\, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office)\nMatthew Stuber (USFWS\, Division of Migratory Birds)\nPeter Sanzenbacher (USFWS\, Palm Springs Fish and Wildlife Office)\nKatrina Smith (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-series-compensatory-migitation-regulatory-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T150000
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SUMMARY:CCAA Discussion for DOTs Webinar
DESCRIPTION:CCAA Discussion for DOTs \nSeptember 21\, 2023 \n3:00-4:00PM CDT \nAre you a transportation agency and want to learn more about the Monarch CCAA?\nJoin us for an informal discussion on the CCAA and what it means for DOTs! \nRegister for the event.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ccaa-discussion-for-dots/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
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CREATED:20230119T150430Z
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SUMMARY:113th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:113th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting \nSeptember 24-27\, 2023 \nCalgary\, AB\, Canada \nRegister here! \nThe Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will host the 113th AFWA Annual Meeting at the Marriott\, Hyatt and Telus Center in Calgary\, Alberta\, September 23-27\, 2023.  \n​​We are looking forward to the chance to meet with you in person in Calgary in September to conduct the business of conservation. Updates will be posted regularly throughout the year with important reminders and deadlines. Please make sure to check your passport and make sure that you have at least six months after the meeting before it expires.  Here are some links to learn more about Canada’s COVID-19: Travel\, testing and borders policies and inadmissibility policies.  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/113th-association-of-fish-and-wildlife-agencies-afwa-annual-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies":MAILTO:info@fishwildlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230224T183537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T183537Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
DESCRIPTION:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail \nSeptember 26\, 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-central-coast-state-parks-association-ccspa-and-the-western-monarch-trail/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
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SUMMARY:2023 Western Apicultural Society International Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Western Agricultural Society/Calgary and District Beekeepers Association \nSeptember 29-October 1\, 2023 \nGrey Eagle Resort and Casino\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada \nRegister here! \nJoin us for dynamic speakers\, cutting-edge research and beekeepers from around the globe.​​ \nInspired 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.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-western-apicultural-society-international-conference/
LOCATION:Grey Eagle Resort and Casino\, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 3X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230828T161739Z
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SUMMARY:(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Mitigation: Funding Mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:Compensatory Mitigation: Funding Mechanisms \nMonday\, October 2nd\, 2023 \n3:00-4:00PM CDT \nRegister here! \nNote: 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. \nThis 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. \nModerator: Cris Hein\, NREL \nSpeakers:  \n\nNick Morgan (The Conservation Fund)\nStephanie Tom Coupe (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)\nWayne Walker (Common Ground Capitol)\nJosiah Maine (Burns & MacDonnell)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-series-compensatory-mitigation-funding-mechanisms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20231003T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T150022Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WHC - Best Practices for Watershed Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Watersheds Benefit Us All: Best Practices for Watershed Restoration \nThursday\, October 12 \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT \nRegister here! \nA 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. \nThese 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. \nWhat you’ll learn: \nBest management practices for restoring a watershed area \nAdvice for developing and funding a watershed restoration plan \nHow to incorporate community involvement and education into watershed restoration projects \nWho should take this webinar: \nCorporate conservation teams that want to work with local partners to restore a watershed \nCommunity organizations interested in applying for watershed restoration funding through NFWF’s Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program \nAnyone who wants to learn more about the recommended best practices for protecting and restoring watersheds \nPresenters: \nTim Duggan\, Principal Landscape Architect\, Phronesis \nDamon Mullis\, Ogeechee Riverkeeper/Executive Director \nJeffrey Popp\, Director of Restoration\, Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academ
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-whc-best-practices-for-watershed-restoration/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230922T163438Z
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual NAPPC International Conference
DESCRIPTION:23rd Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference \nOctober 17-19\, 2023 \nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters\, Washington\, DC (Virtual attendance option available) \nRegister/learn more here! \nEach 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. \nThe 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). \nNAPPC members are diverse and all have a seat at the table. Email nappc@pollinator.org if you are interested in getting involved.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/23rd-annual-nappc-international-conference/
LOCATION:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters\, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North American Pollinator Protection Compaign (NAPPC)":MAILTO:nappc@pollinator.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230928T140656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T140656Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WHC - Books\, Bats\, and Breaking Stigmas
DESCRIPTION:Books\, Bats\, and Breaking Stigmas: Inspiring Bat Conservation through Literature \nOctober 18\, 2023 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT \nRegister here! \nCreative 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. \nLearn 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. \nDon’t forget to submit your bat-related artwork and stories on social media using #BatWeekStories to celebrate Bat Week! \nWhat you’ll learn: \nHow using stories can demystify bats and inspire people to become interested in them \nTips on developing outreach and education opportunities that encourage bat conservation \nHow increased awareness about bats can support bat rescue and preservation efforts \nWho should take this webinar: \nCorporate conservation programs that want to develop a bat education project incorporating creative arts \nEducators and parents looking to inspire an appreciation of and respect for bats in their students \nAnyone interested in arts and literature activities that encourage conservation \nPresenters: \nBrian Lies\, Author and Illustrator \nLeslie Sturges\, President\, Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-whc-books-bats-and-breaking-stigmas/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20231002T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T150533Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Bee City USA - In the Life of Bees: Nesting in Darkness
DESCRIPTION:In the Life of Bees: Nesting in Darkness \nThursday\, October 19 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT \nRegister here! \nWhen 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. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-bee-city-usa-in-the-life-of-bees-nesting-in-darkness/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bee City USA":MAILTO:beecityusa@xerces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
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SUMMARY:(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Mitigation: Grouse Management and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Compensatory Mitigation: Grouse Management and Conservation \nFriday\, October 20th\, 2023 \n1:00-2:00PM CDT \nRegister here! \nNote: 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. \nGrouse 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. \nModerator: Cris Hein\, NREL \nSpeakers:  \n\nDavid Wolfe (Independent Consultant)\nKaren Tyrell (WEST\, Inc.)\nMatt Preston (Bureau of Land Management)\nKathleen Petter (Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-series-compensatory-mitigation-grouse-management-and-conservation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
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SUMMARY:Bloom 23
DESCRIPTION:Bloom 23 \nOctober 24-25\, 2023 \nSan Jose Convention Center\, San Jose\, CA \nRegister here! \nBloom 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.  \nWhile 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. \nAt Bloom 23\, more than 500 professionals will convene for two days of inspiring sessions and networking to advance strategies to protect and regenerate nature.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bloom-23/
LOCATION:San Jose Convention Center\, 150 W San Carlos St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230629T160916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T160916Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Bat Week
DESCRIPTION:2023 Bat Week \nOctober 24-31\, 2023 \nBat 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. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-bat-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T130000
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SUMMARY:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Parasite Dynamics in North American Monarchs Predicted by Host Density and Seasonal Migratory Culling
DESCRIPTION:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Parasite Dynamics in North American Monarchs Predicted by Host Density and Seasonal Migratory Culling \nOctober 24\, 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-parasite-dynamics-in-north-american-monarchs-predicted-by-host-density-and-seasonal-migratory-culling/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WHC - Picturing a Better World for Bats: Stories from a Conservation Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Picturing a Better World for Bats: Stories from a Conservation Photographer \nTuesday\, October 24\, 2023 \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT \nRegister now! \nIf 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. \nJosh’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. \nIn 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. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• The importance of wildlife photography to inspire conservation of species like bats\n• Stories from Josh’s cave explorations and interactions with bats \nWho should take this webinar: \n• Conservation professionals interested in learning more about conservation photography\n• Wildlife teams working to restore habitats for bats\n• Bat enthusiasts who want a behind-the-scenes look at some of Josh’s photos \nPresenter:\n• Josh Hydeman\, photographer and subterranean specialist\, Bat Conservation International \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-whc-picturing-a-better-world-for-bats-stories-from-a-conservation-photographer/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20231013T142150Z
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SUMMARY:gROWing Chicago Habitat 2023 Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:gROWing Chicago Habitat 2023 Spring Meeting \nTuesday\, October 31\, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT \nIllinois Tollway Headquarters\, Downers Grove\, IL \nRegister now! \nGet 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!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/growing-chicagp-habitat-2023-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois Tollway Headquarters\, 2700 Ogden Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230828T163037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T163037Z
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SUMMARY:(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Migration: Thinking Outside the Box
DESCRIPTION:Compensatory Mitigation: Thinking Outside the Box \nWednesday\, November 1st\, 2023 \n2:00-3:00PM CDT \nRegister here! \nNote: 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. \nn 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. \nModerator: Shilo Felton\, REWI \nSpeakers:  \n\nMatt Palombo (New York Department of Environmental Conservation)\nGoni Iskali (Apex Clean Energy)\nJérôme Lemaître (Government of Quebec\, Ministère des Forêts\, de la Faune et des Parcs)\nTaber Allison (Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-series-compensatory-migration-thinking-outside-the-box/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230629T161618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T161618Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Natural Areas Conference (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:2023 Natural Areas Conference: The Power of Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER): Informing Natural Areas Management \nNovember 2\, 2023\, 10:00AM-3:30PM CDT \nRegister here! \nThe 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. \nLong-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. \nNAA\, 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. \nThe conference will feature LTER representatives from the following ecosystems: \n\nPrairies & Grasslands\nForests\nCoastal Regions\nLacustrine/Riverine\, and\nDrylands\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-natural-areas-conference-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Areas Association":MAILTO:info@naturalareas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
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SUMMARY:Entomology 2023
DESCRIPTION:Entomology 2023 \nNovember 5-8\, 2023 \nGaylord National Hotel & Convention Center\, National Harbor\, MD \nRegister here! \nReserve your room here! \nLearn more about the conference here! \n\nEntomology 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.  \nEntomology 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.  \nAttend 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.  \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/entomology-2023/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Entomological Society of America":MAILTO:esa@entsoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
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SUMMARY:The Wildlife Society\'s 30th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Wildlife Society\’s 30th Annual Conference \nNovember 5-9\, 2023 \nThe Galt House\, Louisville\, KY \nRegister now! \nThe 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. \nAt 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. \nOver 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.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-wildlife-societys-30th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Galt House Hotel\, 140 N. Fourth St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildlife Society":MAILTO:tws@wildlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T140000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: ROWHWG - Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge + Understanding Series: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way \nThursday\, November 9\, 2023 \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST \nRegister now! \nJoin 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. \nFollowing 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.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rowhwg-invasive-plant-management-on-rights-of-way/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20231103T152330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T152330Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: UC Davis Wild Energy Center - Impacts of Floating Photovoltaic Solar Energy on Water Bodies
DESCRIPTION:Impacts of Floating Photovoltaic Solar Energy on Water Bodies \nFriday\, November 10\, 2023 \n5:00PM – 6:30PM CST \nRegister now! \nYou can also attend this talk in-person in Room 3001 in UC Davis\’s Plant and Environmental Sciences Building (PES). \nAlex Cagle is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Energy Graduate Group at UC Davis and the Wild Energy Center. \nDuring 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. \nThe 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. \nAlex 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. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-uc-davis-wild-energy-center-impacts-of-floating-photovoltaic-solar-energy-on-water-bodies/
LOCATION:UC Davis Plant and Environmental Sciences Building\, 387 N Quad\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Energy Center":MAILTO:rrhernandez@ucdavis.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20230629T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T160617Z
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SUMMARY:25th Railroad Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:25th Railroad Environmental Conference \nNovember 14-15\, 2023 \nUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, Urbana-Champaign\, IL \nRegister here! \nRREC 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. \nAdditionally\, AREMA Committee 13 and the AAR Environmental and Climate Committee are anticipated to hold their fall meetings in conjunction with the conference. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/25th-railroad-environmental-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Railroad Environmental Conference":MAILTO:rrec-conf@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260403T174610
CREATED:20231006T170112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T170112Z
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SUMMARY:CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference 2023 \nNovember 14-November 15\, 2023 \nOmni Forth Worth Hotel\, Fort Worth\, TX \nRegister now! \nJoin 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. \n‍ \nSpecific sessions will focus on the following themes: \n\naging infrastructure and reliability\npreparation for and response to extreme events\nwildfire prevention and mitigation\nclean energy and emerging technology\nsafety and security\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ceati-transmission-distribution-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Omni Fort Worth Hotel\, 1300 Houston Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CEATI":MAILTO:conferences@ceati.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
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SUMMARY:2023 Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2023 Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Symposium \nNovember 14-16\, 2023 \nNorfolk\, VA (Virtual attendance option available) \nRegistration is now open! \nIt’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. \nThe 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. \nMeeting Topics \nThe Symposium identifies key concepts around balancing conservation and a rapidly growing solar market\, and highlight what we know and emerging topics/questions related to: \nEvaluating and Mitigating Impacts on Wildlife and Their Habitats\nLand Management and Wildlife Compatibility\nWater Resource Management\nSolar Life-Cycle and Natural Resource Considerations \nThis 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-solar-power-and-wildlife-natural-resources-symposium/
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