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Program
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Tuesday, May 13
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| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Registration
Order and pay for Wed. and Thurs. box lunches and Wednesday evening BBQ; approx $45 for total. Check or cash only; no credit cards. |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Setting the Context
Presentations discuss priority conservation issues and targets related to Wednesday's breakout topics, as described in existing agency planning and management documents
- Welcome and Introductions
- Purpose of the Meeting and USGS Role
Michael Mac, USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center
- TNC Ozarks Ecoregional Assessment
Doug Ladd, TNC MO Chapter
- Missouri Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Dennis Figg, MDC
- Arkansas Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Steve Filipek, AGFC
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| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Setting the Context (cont'd)
- Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Chris Whisenhunt, ODWC
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
Charlie Scott, Columbia Field Office
- National Park Service
Mark DePoy, Buffalo National River
- US Forest Service
Kristine Swanson, Mark Twain NF
- Overview of Wednesday's Breakout Session Goals and Thursday's Field Trips
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| 5:00 - 6:30 pm |
Poster Session/Social Hour with Appetizers and Cash Bar |
| Wednesday, May 14 |
| 8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Facilitated Breakout Groups
A brief presentation will summarize common issues described in Tuesday's sessions for each breakout topic. Breakout groups will select one or two issues for their topic and develop a strategy for their topic; facilitators will assist the process.
- Aquatic Species Migration
- Riparian Habitat/Restoration
- Recreational Fisheries
- Water Quality and Quantity
- Partnering Dollars
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| 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Facilitated Breakout Groups (continued)
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Box Lunches |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Breakout Group Reports
- Aquatic Species Migration
- Riparian Habitat/Restoration
- Recreational Fisheries
- Water Quality and Quantity
- Partnering Dollars
- Next Steps for Breakout Groups
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| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Wrap-Up
- Opportunities for Funding and Partnered Research
Stanley Ponce, USGS South Central Area Office
Joanne Grady, FWS Columbia Field Office
- Opportunities for Project and Protocol Sharing
Paul Dresler, USGS Headquarters
- Wrap-Up Points
- Details for Field Trips for Next Day
- Adjourn
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| 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
BBQ and Campfire at Twin Bridges Campground on the North Fork River
Buses leave from and return to Civic Center parking lot. After dinner beverages for sale at Twin Bridges camp store.
Dinner Address: Ozark Karst
Tom Aley, Ozark Underground Laboratory
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| Thursday, May 15 |
| 8:00 am - 1:30 pm |
Field Trips
Order box lunch at registration desk on Tuesday. Buses leave from Civic Center parking lot.
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