Prairie Wetlands Learning Center to Host
Minnesota Waterfowl Symposium this April
The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, Minn., will host the 12th annual Minnesota Waterfowl Symposium April 17-19, 2009. Sponsored by the Minnesota Waterfowl Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., and Delta Waterfowl, the symposium will address waterfowl habitat protection, restoration and enhancement with presentations from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, federal agencies and non-governmental organizations.
"Every partner who attends the Minnesota Waterfowl Symposium is vital to the future of wetlands and waterfowl in Minnesota," said Tom Melius, Midwest Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Our collective successes add up to better habitat, healthier waterfowl populations and a better environment for all of us."
The theme of the symposium is: Collaboration and Conservation. The symposium will feature presentations from leading scientific experts on the current status of waterfowl populations, harvest trends, and management of existing wetlands and grassland habitats.
The Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council will also address new funding being made available for conservation and environmental protection, which was created with the passage of a state constitutional amendment last November.
To attend the symposium, registration information can be downloaded at http://www.mmwaterfowl.com. Registration forms and payment must be mailed to Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Attn: Symposium, 901 First Street North, Hopkins, Minn., 55343, no later than April 3, 2009. Registrants are responsible for personal travel and lodging arrangements.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov.
