New England Chapter Annual Meeting, Conference, and Field Trip: The Role of Wetlands in Climate Resilience
Saturday, October 29, 2022 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join us in person for a day filled with captivating presentations on The Role of Wetlands in Climate Resilience and a living shoreline field trip you won’t want to miss! The Annual Meeting and Conference will be held in the Holloway Commons, Squamscott Room at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Following lunch, we will visit Wagon Hill Farm in Durham, NH for the Field Trip.
AGENDA
8:00 - 8:30 | Registration, coffee and continental breakfast |
8:30 - 8:45 | Opening Remarks & SWS NE Business Meeting: Dwight Dunk, SWS-NE Chapter President |
8:45 - 9:30 | Evaluating thin layer placement in Long Island Sound marshes using a multi-scale approach Dr. Beth Lawrence, University of Connecticut |
9:30 - 10:15 | Design of an Innovative Gated Bridge to Support Restoration of the Herring River and its Historic Salt Marshes Nils Wiberg, PE, CFM, Fuss & O’Neill |
10:15 - 10:45 | AM Break |
10:45 – 11:30 | Effects of historic and on-going phosphorus inputs from treated wastewater effluent on a freshwater emergent marsh, Rindge NH Dr. Catherine Owen Koning and Dr. Shannon Stroble, Franklin & Pierce University |
11:30 – 12:15 | Come Rain, Come Shine: Methane Cycling and Emissions in a New Hampshire Peatland Under Drought and Heavy Rain Clarice Perryman, University of New Hampshire (2021 Scholarship Awardee) |
12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch |
1:15 – 3:00 | Field Trip: Living Shorelines at Wagon Hill Farm, Durham NH Dr. David Burdick, University of New Hampshire; Tom Brightman, Osprey Ecological Services, LLC |
3:00 – 5:00 | PM Refreshments at the University of New Hampshire |
ACCOMMODATIONS (night before)
Hampton Inn Dover – BOOK NOW
9 Hotel Drive
Dover, NH 03820
Reduced Rate Until October 9, 2022 - Cost: $149 + tax
Check In: Fri, October 28, 2022; Check Out: Sat, October 29, 2022
MERCHANDISE PRE-ORDER: LIMITED TIME OFFER
Note: Availability of all items are guaranteed until September 25th. Availability after that date may be limited.
SWS Hat
A pigment-dyed, garment washed* cap that has a lived-in look and is slightly brushed for softness and comfort.
- Fabric: 100% garment washed cotton twill
- Structure: Unstructured
- Profile: Low
- Closure: Self-fabric slide closure with buckle and grommet
*Due to a special finishing process, color may vary.
SWS New England Chapter Shirt
Shirts come in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL. Pre-ordering guarantees that you will be able to get your chosen size; supplies may be limited if your purchase at the event.
Lightweight, roomy and highly breathable, these moisture-wicking tees feature PosiCharge technology to lock in color and prevent logos from fading.
- 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge technology
- Removable tag for comfort and relabeling
- Set-in sleeves
***Contact April Doroski at adoroski@fando.com with any questions.***
Durham, NH United States
Brenna Miller