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VEC Vernal Pool Mapping and Conservation Workshop Date and time: Monday 7 April, Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Meet at the Sheraton Springfield Hotel conference center. Description: This workshop will introduce the North Atlantic Vernal Pool Data Cooperative (VPDC) and provide a forum for participation in its development. The objectives of the VPDC are to: 1) compile a comprehensive GIS database of vernal pool locations 2) describe the mapping and verification approaches currently being employed in the region; 3) develop a remote sensing method using LiDAR to efficiently identify potential vernal pool locations; and 4) prioritize areas for future mapping. Panel presentations and discussions will focus on details of this approach as well as the scientific and conservation applications of a regionally coordinated vernal pool database. Participants will be invited to provide input on data and metadata standards, information access and visualization, and geospatial modeling and field verification methods. This session will be of interest to vernal pool specialists, wildlife and wetland management professionals, research scientists, and field biologists working for state and federal agencies, universities, environmental consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations. Register using the NENHC registration form. Cost: $25 for NENHC attendees or $50 for those wanting to sign up just for the workshop. Fee covers all Workshop activities as well as lunch and breaks. NENHC registration link: http://www.eaglehill.us/NENHC_2014/registration/registration-form.shtml For more information: see <http://vtecostudies.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/vernal-pool-workshop-on-april- 7/> descriptive blog post or contact Dan Lambert at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Judy Witzke Judy Witzke, Park Naturalist Winding Trails, Inc. 50 Winding Trails Drive Farmington, CT 06032 Office: (860) 677-8458 ext. 33 Fax: (860) 676-9407 E-mail: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] <http://www.windingtrails.org/> www.windingtrails.org Winding Trails Fostering a Love for the Outdoors Creating a Sense of Community Developing Leadership and Life Skills P Please consider the environment before printing this email. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (CTGIS-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all CT GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://listserv.uconn.edu/ctgis-l.html