2002 Annual Western Division AFS Meeting
First Call for
Symposia, Session Chairs, and Papers
Spokane, Washington
April 27 to May 1, 2002
Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management:
Breaking Down the Barriers in the
Columbia River Basin and Beyond
The 2002 Annual Meeting of the
Western Division of the American Fisheries Society (WDAFS) will be held in
Spokane, Washington on April 27 to May 1, 2002. The meeting, which will be convened jointly by the WDAFS, the
Transboundary Group (which is comprised of a number of government, tribal, and
non-governmental organizations with an interest in the transboundary portions of
the Columbia River Basin), the Sustainable Fisheries Foundation, and the North
Pacific International Chapter-AFS (NPIC), is tentatively entitled Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management: Breaking Down the Barriers in the Columbia River
Basin and Beyond. This
conference represents the third in a series of meetings that have been exploring
new ways of cooperatively managing transboundary water, fish, and wildlife
resources, primarily utilizing ecosystem- and watershed-based approaches.
The Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management conference is intended to provide a major international forum for exchanging
information and engaging in technical debates on a wide variety of issues
related to transboundary management of natural resources in the Columbia River
Basin and elsewhere in western North America.
More specifically, this conference will enable participants to share new
information, to report on the progress that has been made on the transition
toward ecosystem-based management and salmon recovery, to build the partnerships
needed to implement effective strategic planning processes, and to renew our
shared commitment to sustainability. Importantly, the
conference will also provide opportunities to identify the factors that are
contributing to the success of resource management initiatives, describe the
challenges that we are facing in terms of fully implementing relevant programs,
and develop recommendations for further improving and coordinating such efforts
in the future.
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The Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management conference will yield a number of tangible
scientific, environmental, social, and economic benefits. First, the conference will encourage and
facilitate ecosystem-based management within the Columbia River Basin and, in so
doing, advance the prospects for optimizing the use of aquatic and riparian
resources among the various interests and user groups in the basin. The lessons learned in the
Columbia River Basin will represent important models that can be applied
elsewhere in western North America. Additionally,
the conference will provide a forum for sharing information on a wide range of
topics related to the management of transboundary water, fish and wildlife
resources. Furthermore, the
conference will bring together community groups, First Nations, non-governmental
organizations, industrial interests, government agencies, and many others in a
non-confrontational setting that will facilitate the building of strategic
partnerships for implementing watershed-based planning and ecosystem-based
management initiatives. By building
on the successes of the previous two meetings, it should be possible to achieve
lasting benefits relative to the management of natural resources in the basin. Finally, the conference will provide
opportunities for fisheries scientists from throughout the west to attend
symposia and technical sessions on a variety of topics related to sustainable
fisheries management.
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The Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management conference will be convened over a five day
period in April, 2002 to facilitate participation by a wide array of delegates,
including policy makers, scientists,
resource users, First Nations, tribal organizations, community groups, and
concerned citizens. The workshop will be
comprised of a number of integrated components, including:
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A series of Plenary Sessions that describe the purpose and
structure of the conference, provide essential background information on
ecosystem-based management and its applications, highlight key issues
influencing sustainability, and identify the factors that are impeding
progress toward ecosystem-based management;
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A series of Technical Sessions that will provide participants
with an opportunity to share information on a broad range of topics related
to the management of water, fish, and wildlife resources. Some of the topics that have been
identified thus far include the following: grassroots public involvement in
decision-making; water use planning; formation and empowerment of watershed
councils; strategic planning to support watershed management; preparation
for renewal of the Columbia River Treaty; First Nations treaties and natural
resource management; evaluation of the effectiveness of sub-basin level
planning for fish and wildlife recovery; fostering transboundary
partnerships; implications of the Endangered Species Act and Species At Risk
Act; transboundary monitoring and management of TGP; economic and cultural
considerations in ecosystem management; the role of traditional knowledge in
watershed management; management of resident fish species; salmon recovery
efforts; marine fisheries management; contributed papers, and student
papers;
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A series of Poster and Exhibition Sessions that will
provide participants with less formal means of sharing information and
making contacts with prospective partners;
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A number of Workgroup Sessions that will provide
participants with opportunities to cooperatively develop solutions to some
of the key challenges that are impeding progress toward ecosystem-based
management of transboundary water, fish, and wildlife resources;
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Opportunities for convening impromptu and planned meetings of topical groups
(e.g., total gas pressure) and watershed groups to explore common interests
and needs; and,
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A closing Plenary Session that will summarize the results
of the conference and help participants identify the next steps that need to
be taken to support the transition toward ecosystem-based natural resource
management.
The conference will also
include a number of common luncheons which will highlight featured speakers, the
WDAFS business meeting, the NPIC business meeting, socials, and a special
banquet that will be hosted by the Columbia Basin First Nations and Tribes. With an anticipated attendance in the
order of 500 participants and an outstanding program, this is one meeting that
you will not want to miss!
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Persons interested in
organizing a Symposium are requested to submit a proposal to the Program
Planning Committee (PPC) no later than August 31, 2001. Symposia proposal can include a wide
array of topics related to natural resource management in the Columbia River
Basin or elsewhere in North America The
proposal should describe the goals, format, and content of the symposium, the
number of speakers that will be presenting, the number of delegates that are
likely to attend, and any audio-visual equipment that is needed. Persons interested in chairing a
Technical Session are requested to express their interest to the PPC. Persons interested in presenting a paper
at the conference are requested to provide a title, list of authors and
affiliations (indicating to whom correspondence should be directed; i.e., the
presenter), and a brief abstract no later than January 15, 2002 . Guidelines regarding the format for symposia
proposals, contributed paper and poster abstracts
is given below.
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Symposium proposals must include the following:
- A brief but descriptive title.
- Name, addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and e-mail addresses for all
organizers. Primary contact
person responsible for organization must be clearly identified.
- A brief (300 words or less) description of topic and objective of the
symposium.
- Proposed format description; e.g. full-day session with 15 speakers
followed by a 2-hr panel discussion, a 2-hr session with 5 speakers.
- An identified session moderator.
- A list of anticipated audiovisual requirements and other facility
requirements (special seating arrangements, panelist accommodations).
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Contributed papers and symposia presentations should be prepared as MS Word
or WordPerfect files in 12 point, Times New Roman font, be left justified only,
and include all of the following:
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A brief but descriptive title.
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A list of all authors, their addresses, telephone and
FAX numbers, and e-mail addresses. Presenters
must be clearly identified.
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An abstract of 200 words or less.
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Clear indication of preference for either an oral or
poster presentation. For an
oral presentation, indicate the presentation type—either 2×2 slides or
computer presentation using an LCD projector (Note: Authors are responsible
for bringing their own laptop computers).
Abstract Example (Please follow this format for
abstract submissions)
Title: Quest for a fish friendly world
Authors: W.H. Bradshaw
– Presenter, WGFD, P.O. Box 6249, Sheridan, WY, 82801, 307-672-7418 (w),
307-672-0594 (F), Bill.Bradshaw@wgf.state.wy.us; K.A. Hashagen, retired from California
Fish and Game Department, khashagen@mindspring.com
Abstract: This statement
will be used to evaluate and prioritize selections for inclusion in the 2000
program. Problem statement, issue
significance, objectives, findings, and conclusions should be relayed in 200
words or less.
Preference: Oral
presentation preferred with slides/poster session acceptable.
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Contributed posters should be prepared as MS Word or WordPerfect files in 12
point, Times New Roman font, be left justified only, and include all of the
following:
- A brief but descriptive title.
- A list of all authors, their addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and
e-mail addresses. Presenters must be clearly identified.
- An abstract of 200 words or less.
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Poster display space is somewhat limited, so please keep poster
size to a maximum of 48" x 48". We also recommend mounting
posters on foam board, or plotting your poster on paper that can be
laminated.
Abstract Example (Please follow this format for
abstract submissions)
Title: Searching for New Fisheries Employment.
Author: D.L. Yule – Presenter, WGFD, 3030 Energy Lane, St.
100, Casper, WY 82604. 307-473-3415 (w), 307-473-3433 (F), dyule@state.wy.us.
Abstract: Problem statement, issue significance, objectives,
findings, and conclusions should be relayed in 200 words or less.
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Abstracts, symposia proposals,
and expressions of interest in chairing a Technical Session should be submitted
by:
e-mail to Don MacDonald,
Chair PPC at sff@island.net
or by regular mail to:
Don MacDonald, Chair PPC
Sustainable Fisheries Foundation
2376 Yellow Point Road
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9X
1W5
We will acknowledge receipt of
your submission promptly by e-mail.
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August 31, 2001 Deadline
for Submission of Proposals for Symposia
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January 15, 2002 Deadline for Submission of
Abstracts
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February 28, 2002 Deadline for Early Conference Registration (see Registration Form).
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March 15, 2002 Deadline for
Guaranteed Hotel Accommodations
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April 27, 2002 Toward
Ecosystem-Based Management Conference Begins
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