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  2009 Wisconsin Lakes Convention Archive


2009 Wisconsin Lakes Convention


Back to Balance




The 2009 Wisconsin Lakes Convention, Back to Balance, featured an international symposium on aquatic invasive species.  Experts from around North America gathered to discuss the research, management options, educational ideas and needed policy changes to deal more effectively with this prevailing issue.  The goal of the symposium was to share this knowledge with agency staff, lake citizens, businesses, elected officials, and others to help get our lakes “back to balance.”

While AIS is an important issue, it is not the only challenge facing Wisconsin lakes.  Wednesday and Friday workshops offered hands-on training and discussion on many important lake topics including AIS, lake ecology, interpreting and using lake data, working with local partners for lake protection and running a more effective lake group.

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The Agenda at a Glance:

Wednesday, March 18th
8:00 am  Registration Desk Opens
9:00 am-6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am-12:00 pm Morning Workshops (click here for details)
10:15 am - 10:45 am

Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
Welcome to the 31st Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention
1:00-5:30 pm Plenary Session - Aquatic Invasive Species in an Era of Globalization: Making Linkages Around the World

Dr. Tony Ricciardi, "Biological Invasions as a Form of Global Change: The Freshwater Perspective"

Dr. Phil Moy, "Aquatic Invasive Species: A Global Threat with Local Impacts"

Dr. David Lodge, "Ecosystem Impacts of Aquatic Invasive Species Spread by Shipping, Boating and Commerce"

Ms. Kristine Maki, "Movement of Invasive Aquatic Plants Through Water Gardening"

Panel Discussion
2:45-3:15 pm Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
5:30-7:00 pm Networking time - Dinner on your own
6:00-7:00 pm Wisconsin Association of Lakes (WAL) Annual Meeting
7:00-8:00 pm Special Sessions (click here for details)
8:00-11:00 pm Wisconsin Lakes Convention Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 19th
7:30 am Registration Desk Opens
8:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 am - 12:00pm

Plenary Session - Wisconsin's Aquatic Invasive Species Strategy: Smart Prevention, Containment and Control

Panel Discussion
10:00-10:15 am Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch & Poster Presentations Session (click here for details)
2:00-2:50 pm Concurrent Sessions I (click here for details)
3:00-3:50 pm Concurrent Sessions II (click here for details)
3:50-4:20 pm Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
4:20-5:10 pm Concurrent Sessions III (click here for details)
5:10 - 7:00pm Networking Time
7:00 pm Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Friday, March 20th
8:00 am Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 am Registration Opens
9:00 am - 5:00 pm All-day Workshops (click here for details)
9:00 - 12:00pm Morning Workshops (click here for details)
10:00-10:30 am Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch (click here for details)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Afternoon Workshops (click here for details)
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Refreshment break in Exhibit Hall
4:30 pm Workshops conclude by 4:30 pm

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