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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Reforestation Project in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Restoration Project in Mexico \nNovember 14\, 2023 \n1:00-2:00pm CST \nRegister for all webinars in the series here! \nJoin us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov\, Dec) at 1PM Central Time. \n\nStay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs\, other pollinators\, their habitats\, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs. \nAll webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change. \nAll past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website. \nThis series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center. \n2023 Webinars: \n– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge\n– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat\n– April 25: Monarch Research Review\n– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project\n– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for\nMonarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)\n– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat\n– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries\n– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail\n– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling\n– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico\n– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past\, Present\, and Future
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-monarch-conservation-webinar-series-reforestation-project-in-mexico/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund - Seed a Legacy (SAL) Program Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Seed a Legacy Expansion \nTuesday\, November 14\, 2023 \n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST \nRegister now! \n✅ Are you a landowner with 2+ acres? (We also work with managers of private\, public and corporate lands.)\n✅ Do you live in one of the following states?\nIL\, IN\, IA\, KS\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NE\, ND\, OH\, PA\, SD\, or WI. \n✅ Are you interested in FREE seed and technical guidance to plant a high-quality pollinator habitat on your land? \nIf 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. \n*For those who attend live\, we will have a Q&A session at the end!\n**A recording will also be sent out for those who can\’t make it live.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-seed-a-legacy-sal-program-expansion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Xerces - In the Life of Western Monarchs: A Community Science Approach to Conservation
DESCRIPTION:In the Life of Western Monarchs: A Community Science Approach to Conservation \nThursday\, November 16\, 2023 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST \nRegister here! \nJoin 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. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-xerces-in-the-life-of-western-monarchs-a-community-science-approach-to-conservation/
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