| Estuaries and Coasts in a Changing World |
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| Estuarine Scientists Meet in Portland |
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Reserve manager, Mike Graybill served as conference co-chair
“This conference will bring about 2,000 academic researchers, public-sector managers, teachers, consultants and students to Oregon to hear the most up-to-date information about coastal ecosystems around the world,” said Mike Graybill, conference co-chair and manager of the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Charleston. “These biennial conferences are not only inspiring for estuarine research professionals, they provide the host community the opportunity to showcase their region,” he said. This year’s optional tours include a Willamette River canoe trip, a visit to the West Eugene Wetlands, Lower Columbia River boat trips, birding on Sauvie Island, and a trip to Nestucca Bay and the Salmon River Estuary.
Graybill and South Slough Management Commission member Bob Emmett have been active on the conference planning team. Beginning last fall, John Bragg, the South Slough’s coastal training coordinator, wrote four articles about Pacific Northwest estuaries for the CERF newsletter. South Slough and DSL staff also have participated in communications outreach efforts, and in promoting the meeting through social media.
“One of the neat things about CERF conferences is the opportunity for students to be involved,” said Graybill. “The organization makes a special effort to promote student participation through targeted presentations, student awards and opportunities for students to work on-site. Reaching these young scientists through modern communication methods is important.”
More Information
The conference was held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. More information about CERF and the conference is available at www.erf.org.
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