New Keynote Speaker, A Sneak Peek at the Latornell Program, and Grant Application Deadline Coming Soon

November 13-15, 2018  at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Convention Centre, Alliston, ON

Keynote Speaker Announcement

Join us during the Wednesday luncheon to listen to David Ullrich and his thought provoking talk on our land/water relationship.

David Ullrich is an Advisor to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative where he served as executive director from 2003 to 2017. He currently serves as US Chair of the Great Lakes Water Quality Board for the International Joint Commission, Chair of the Great Lakes Advisory Board, and in 2006 and 2012 was appointed by the President to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Learn more about David Ullrich here.

Sneak Peek at the 2018 Latornell Program

Registration doesn’t open until the first week of September, but you can have a sneak peek at our 2018 program – we think it looks terrific!

3 Full Days of Presentations / Workshops / Tours & More

Check out the sneak peek of the preliminary program including our schedule of concurrent sessions, tours, and workshops. Delegates will tackle a wide variety of topics including:  Great Lakes and Rivers Watershed Management Stewardship Green Infrastructure, Tools and Technologies Municipal and Environmental Relationships Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Lands Climate Change Communications and Outreach Watch for our next newsletter, coming soon, announcing the posting of more details of our program!

Did You Know...

Two New Exotic Species Identified in the Great Lakes A news story this month said that two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes, according to researchers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Cornell University researchers confirmed the species are in Lake Erie. The findings are part of the EPA's biology monitoring program in the Great Lakes. READ MORE

Reminder - Latornell Grant Program Application Deadline is September 12 th

The Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant was established in memory of A.D. Latornell to provide support for students and active members of the conservation community so that they may attend the annual Latornell Conservation Symposium.

To celebrate the symposium’s 25 th anniversary, a total of 25 grants (a combination of three day and one day grants) will be available in 2018. The Three Day Grant includes: one three (3) day registration package, meals and 2 nights’ accommodations at the Nottawasaga Inn. Successful applicants will be asked to double up for accommodations due to limited room availability. Transportation is not included. The One Day Grant includes: one (1) day registration package for the day of your choice including meals for that day. Accommodations and transportation are not included.

Guiding Principles:

Applicants must be able to declare and demonstrate that without the grant they would be unable to attend the symposium. Applicants must submit a complete application including one letter of reference prior to the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Successful applicants must commit to attend the symposium. Grants are not transferrable to other individuals. Successful applicants must complete and return an evaluation form following the symposium.

For More Info:

For more information about eligibility criteria and how to apply visit our Grant Program page.

Application Deadline:

September 12 th, 2018 In case you missed it last year, here's an interview on the 'Latornell Experience' through the eyes of a past Grant Recipient . It touches on what the experience was like, and list some of the perks of being a Grant Recipient.

Let's Chat!

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For More Information:

Karen Anderson and Mario Maillet, Symposium Coordinators Latornell Conservation Symposium 1-888-274-1364 ext. 4 www.latornell.ca c/o Conservation Ontario 120 Bayview Parkway Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 3W3 905-895-0716

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