October 6th and 7th, 2009 Bioengineering Workshop
Sponsored by Wheatland County, the Waters of Wheatland and Tera Environmental Consultants
Description – Soil bioengineering is an applied science that uses live plant materials to perform an engineering function such as slope stabilization, soil erosion control or seepage control. This is a two day, stream bank restoration workshop. The program will focus on soil bioengineering techniques, options involved in restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems and stream bank sites using a combination of structural materials, vegetative cuttings and other specialized techniques. Topics which will be covered include:
• Factors involved in successful restoration
• Successional reclamation
• Soil bioengineering techniques
• Regional differences in climate, soils, hydrology, plant types, and growing seasons
• Maintenance and monitoring
Instructor – David F. Polster is a plant ecologist with 30 years of experience in vegetation studies and reclamation. He has developed a wide variety of reclamation techniques for the re-establishment of riparian and aquatic habitats. Mr. Polster is currently involved in the development of effective strategies for the restoration of landslides, riparian areas and other disturbed sites.
For more information phone: 403-934-3321 or email Sarah.Schumacher@wheatlandcounty.ca
Upcoming Offerings from U of A
Entomology Seminars visit www.biology.ualberta.ca
There are some timeslots open for you to volunteer a seminar – any ento-related offerings will be very welcome!
Other offerings can be viewed at www.biology.ualberta.ca
Associated Environmental Site Assessors of Canada (AESAC)
Training Courses for Calgary – October 2009
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Training Course/Exam & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Seminar are being offered together October 23, 24, 25, 2009
Regular cost for Phase I ESA Training Course $1,650.00
Regualr cost for Phase II ESA Seminar $695.00
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH NOW BEING OFFERED FOR ONLY $1,995.00 (A SAVINGS OF APPROXIMATELY $350.00)
If you have previously completed the Phase I ESA Training Course or have equivalent experience, you may register for the Phase II ESA Seminar only for a discounted price of $549.00 (A SAVINGS OF $150.00)
Registrations can be made on our website www.aesac.ca or email info@aesac.ca (CLICK ON TRAINING COURSES)
or CALL 1-877-512-3722
Sustainable Water & Sustainable Energy Conference
November 3-5, 2009 Saskatoon, SK
For more information go to www.saskriverbasin.ca
Focus on Microscopy 2010 – Shanghai, China
March 28-31, 2010 23rd International Conference on 3D Image Processing in Microscopy
22nd International Conference on Confocal Microscopy
Focus on Microscopy 2010.
The conference series is, in addition, known for covering the rapid development of advanced fluorescence labeling techniques for the confocal and multi-photon 3D imaging of live biological specimens. Laser based activation, depletion, as well as quenching techniques integrated with 3D microscopy are becoming important tools in cell biology.
Abstracts for contributions are invited and can already be submitted through the website www.FocusOnMicroscopy.org where further information on the present and previous FOM conferences can be found.
Air & Waste Management Association Exhibition Energy and Environment
June 22-25, 2010 Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB
For more information visit www.awma.org/ACE2010