Seventh International Symposium on the

Biogeochemistry of Wetlands

 

Sponsored by

Duke University Wetland Center

Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

 

Co-sponsored by:

North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program, Division of Water Quality, in the

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Society of Wetland Scientists

The University of Florida

The Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute, Louisiana State University

     Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina
Duke University Marine Laboratory    

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June 17 - 20, 2001

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R. David Thomas Center

Durham, North Carolina

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ABSTRACTS DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2001

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Introduction

Please plan to attend the Seventh Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands to be held June 17 - 20, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina.  The symposium will emphasize various biogeochemical processes occurring in freshwater and estuarine wetlands and provide numerous opportunities to discuss up-to-date research from around the world. 

Special symposia:

• Carbon cycling and sequestration in wetlands (chaired by Dr. Scott Bridgham, University of Notre Dame)

• Biogeochemistry of estuarine systems (chaired by Dr. Jim Morris, University of South Carolina)

• Biogeochemical indicators of change in wetlands (chaired by Dr. K. Ramesh Reddy, University of Florida)

• Hydric soils and biogeochemical indicators (chaired by Dr. Mike Vepraskas, North Carolina State University)

Contributed sessions include:

• Carbon dynamics and cycling

• Nitrogen dynamics and cycling

• Phosphorus cycling and transformations

• Water quality modeling and standards

• Metals and pollutants

• Coastal systems

• Plant communities

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More than 100 paper titles (Poster and Oral) worldwide have been submitted for presentation.  If you would like to make a presentation, please submit an abstract by following the instructions on the Abstract Submission Form Guidelines.

GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY: Awards will be given to the best graduate student presentations. If you wish to have your oral presentation considered for an award please indicate this on your abstract. Please see Abstract Submission Form Guidelines for details.

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Program Agenda

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* All speaker rooms will be equipped with a standard slide projector, a standard overhead projector and a PowerPoint data projector.

* Field Trip *

NOTE: As of May 15, the field trip still has a few openings available. It is not too late to sign up!

A field trip to nearby Southeastern wetlands will be optional, beginning Wednesday, June 20, and running through Thursday, June 21.

North Carolina is blessed with some of the most unique wetlands in the world. The pocosins and Carolina bays are famous as much for the mystery that surrounds their origin as the fact that they still appear to be accumulating large amounts of peat. The post conference trip will consist of a 1.5 day trip to the coastal plains of North Carolina to visit these wetlands as well as some of the most majestic salt marshes and bottomland hardwood swamps in the southeastern United States. The cost for this trip is $135.00 and includes lodging for one night, transportation and breakfast. Lunches and dinner will be arranged by trip participants. Space is limited; the tour is planned for a maximum of 25 people. The trip will be led by Dr. Curtis Richardson, Director of the Duke University Wetland Center. Note: if you plan to go on this field trip then it is imperative that you make flight arrangements to leave either late Thursday, June 21 (after 8 pm) from Raleigh/Durham Airport or Friday morning, June 22. Accommodations for Thursday night are not provided by the tour but the Wetland Center staff can provide names for local motels in the Durham area.

Itinerary

Wednesday, June 20, 2001, depart Duke University at 2 pm. Arrive Morehead City at 6 pm. Stay overnight at the Hampton Inn in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Thursday, June 21, 2001: Visit a variety of wetland types including: Carolina bays, pocosins, coastal salt marshes and bottomland hardwoods. Arrive back in Durham 6 pm.

$135 fee includes transportation, 1 night lodging 6/20, and continental breakfast 6/21.

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Registration Information

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Refunds

Requests for registration refunds will be honored if a written notification of cancellation is received by Lisa Blumenthal Rattray at the Duke University Wetland Center on or before April 1, 2001 and a $50.00 processing fee will be deducted.  No refunds will be honored for cancellations received after April 1, 2001.

Hotel Accommodations

We will be staying at the R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center, on Duke University's beautiful West campus in Durham, North Carolina.  Located just a half mile from the Duke Wetland Center, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, the R. David Thomas Center combines state-of-the-art meeting areas and fine technological support with superb accommodations, cuisine and a wide array of recreational opportunities.  Directions!

Our special group rate is $115.00 per night single occupancy.  Breakfast is included on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,  June 18, 19 and 20. To make your reservation please contact Lisa Blumenthal Rattray, Duke University Wetland Center at 919-613-8008 by March 15, 2001.  After March 15, 2001, neither availability nor the rate are guaranteed. Any room reservations canceled  will be charged 25% to 100% of the price based on the amount of notice given.

Check-out time is 11:30 am. Luggage can be stored in the lobby of the Thomas Center. Someone is on duty at the front desk at all times, so it is safe to store the luggage in the lobby. Laptops can be held behind the front desk.

We have also reserved a block of rooms at another hotel.  Contact us for details.  

All conference and lodging information requests should be directed to Lisa Blumenthal Rattray: tel. 919-613-8008; fax 919-613-8101; email: lblu@duke.edu.  

Airport Shuttle Service

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is about 20 minutes away from the Duke campus. R&G Shuttle Service can bring you directly to the R. David Thomas Center. R&G has booths located on the ground floor near baggage claim in both terminal buildings at RDU. They are open 7 days a week from 5:00 A.M. until 11:30 P.M. Shuttles leave every 30 minutes. Estimated round trip costs between the airport and the Thomas Center are approximately $25.00 to $30.00 U.S.

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Climate and Clothing

Durham is normally hot and humid in June.  Casual business attire is appropriate for the symposium.  Durham is a relaxed city.  Shorts are acceptable attire almost everywhere during the day.   Informal wear is suitable for most evening events.  However, dining in an upscale restaurant may require semi-formal attire.

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Sponsor and Host

Duke University Wetland Center

Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

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Area Information

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For Further Information

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The program agenda and abstracts from the previous Symposium (Sixth) are available below.  They are in Adobe PDF format, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF file. Available for free download.) Abstracts from the Sixth Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands