"Incorporating Climate Change into Local Management Decisions"

Location and Venue

The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will be held in Loveland, Colorado at The First National Bank East Exhibition Hall, February 23-26, 2009. The First National Bank Exhibition Hall is located at the Ranch – Larimer County Fairgrounds and next to the Budweiser Event Center.

A block of rooms have been set aside for this meeting at the Holiday Day Inn Express (I-25 and Crossroads Blvd) for $85/night (which is below the FY09 Federal per diem rate).  Government rate rooms will be released February 6^th, so make your reservations fast to ensure this special rate!  Call 970-663-0057 and be sure to state you will be attending the Colorado/Wyoming AFS meeting.  The Holiday Inn Express offers a free Express Start^® Breakfast Bar

Regular Meeting

A half day plenary session focusing on climate change will launch the meeting on Tuesday, February 24 at 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.  Contributed papers, preferably theme related, will follow in the afternoon.  An evening social will occur on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 pm.  Contributed papers will continue on Wednesday, February 25.  The Colorado-Wyoming Annual Business Meeting luncheon with follow the morning session of contributed papers on Wednesday, February 25.  The banquet and raffle will conclude Wednesday’s activities.   

Continuing Education Workshop

The 2009 Continuing Education Workshop is entitled, "Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Identification, Ecology and Metrics Useful in Fishery Management."  This will be a full-day workshop taught on February 26th by Dr. Boris Kondratieff, Professor, Colorado State University.  This workshop will take place in conjunction with the annual meeting in Loveland.  Cost is $35 for early registration, $50 for late registration.  There will be an attendance limit, so please register early to reserve a spot.  From more information, click on the following link:  Printable 2009 Continuing Education Information 

Preliminary Agenda

Monday Evening, February 23rd

5:00 – 7:00  Meeting Registration, presentation download/practice, poster/trade show setup, raffle setup
6:00 – 10:00  Welcoming Social-beverages and snacks provided (East Hall)

Tuesday, February 24th

7:00 – 5:00  Meeting Registration
7:00 – 6:00  Presentation download and practice 
8:00 – 5:00  Poster session, Trade Show, and Raffle
8:00 – 8:15  Welcome and Introduction
8:15 – 8:25  Plenary Session Introduction
8:25 – 12:00  Plenary Session – Incorporating Climate Change into Local Management Decisions
12:00 – 1:30  Lunch (on your own)
1:30 – 5:00  Contributed Papers
6:00 – 10:00  Student Mentoring Social-beverages and snacks provided (location to be determined)

Wednesday, February 25th

7:00 – 12:00  Meeting Registration
7:00 – 4:00  Presentation download and practice
8:00 – 5:00  Poster Session, Trade Show and Raffle
8:00 – 11:30  Contributed Papers
11:30 – 1:00  Chapter Business Lunch Meeting
1:00 – 5:00  Contributed Papers
6:00 – 10:00  Dinner Banquet and Raffle

Thursday, February 26th

8:00 – 5:00  Continuing Education Workshop

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