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International Symposium Wetlands 2006 Applying Scientific, Legal, and Management Tools for the Great Lakes and Beyond August 28-31, 2006 Grand Traverse Resort, Near Traverse City, Michigan

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FIELD TRIPS
Remote Sensing and Mapping ***FULL***	Wetlands and Wine The trip is full. However, we are looking into making arrangements to transport additional participants and it is possible to register on standby.	Sail on the Schooner CANCELED

Wetland Remote Sensing and Mapping Workshop In conjunction with Wetlands 2006
	***WORKSHOP IS FILLED UP***
Date: Monday, August 28, 2006 Time: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Instructor: Dr. Charles E. Olson, Jr., Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan Registration Fee: $100
This workshop will provide an introductory classroom overview of remote sensing technologies (e.g., Landsat) and how they can be used to characterize wetlands. The classroom experience will be followed by a field verification trip to a nearby wetland. This workshop is hosted jointly by the Society of Wetland Scientists, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and the Federal Geographic Data Committee - Wetlands Remote Sensing Working Group. Space is limited so register early. Continuing education credits will be available for an additional cost.
To register for this workshop/field trip, please click on Registration below and choose your registration type. REGISTRATION
Questions Regarding Wetland Remote Sensing and Mapping Workshop, Please Contact:
Kurt Kowalski, U.S. Geological Survey, Society of Wetland Scientists, 1451 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; 734-214-9308; kkowalski@usgs.gov Brian Huberty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Federal Geographic Data Committee, 1 Federal Drive, Mail Stop 4056, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4056; 612-713-5332; brian_huberty@fws.gov
Dr. Olson is a forester. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree (BSF) from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Forestry degree (MF) from the University of Minnesota, he served nearly four years on active duty as a Naval Air Intelligence Officer. Upon release from active duty in 1956, he went to the University of Illinois with appointments as a Research Forester, Assistant Extension Forester, and finally Assistant Professor of Forestry. At Illinois, he taught Forest Management, Forest Fire Control and Use, and Air Photo Interpretation. In 1963 he returned to the University of Michigan with a joint appointment in the School of Natural Resources and the Infrared Physics Laboratory at Willow Run and taught while completing his doctoral program. In 1969 he was appointed Associate Professor of Natural Resources and taught Remote Sensing, Fire Ecology, and Multiple Use Forest Management during a teaching career that extended to 1999. He also served terms as Graduate Chairman and Dean of the School of Natural Resources. For six years he chaired the Biology Panel of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Remote Sensing Programs in Earth Resource Surveys (CORSPERS) and directed the Image Interpreter Training Program for NASA's Large Area Crop Inventory Experiment (LACIE). He is currently a Director and Fellow of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

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Wetlands and Wine of the Grand Traverse Region Monday, August 28 1 - 5 PM The trip is full. However, we are looking into making arrangements to transport additional participants and it is possible to register on standby.

Tour the wetlands of the Skegemog Wildlife Area with local experts who know the local ecology and vegetation. Hiking along the Skegemog swamp trail will be relatively easy - an established trail system includes an old railroad grade, boardwalks and observation platforms. But… this is August and this is Northern Michigan, so bug repellent and hiking shoes are recommended! Additional information on the Skegemog Wildlife Area is available at: http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewingguide/nlp/47Skegmog/index.htm.
After the hike, enjoy wine tasting at the Chateau Grand Traverse Tasting Room in Williamsburg. The Chateau Grand Traverse is the oldest and largest European style commercial winery and vineyard operation in Northern Michigan. Cheese and fruit trays will be provided.
Cost: $35 per person, includes transportation
Limit: 24 people
To register for this field trip, please click on Registration below and choose your registration type. REGISTRATION
Questions Regarding Wetlands and Wine Field Trip, Please Contact:
Peg Bostwick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909; 517-335-3470; bostwicp@michigan.gov.

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