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2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Bridging Community and Science at a High Level
MacEwan University, Edmonton
JUNE 16-18,2024
Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference
Schedule at a Glance
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Sunday, June 16 - Networking and Science Canoe Trip down the North Saskatchewan River, Tox on Tap
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Monday, June 17 - Plenary Speakers, Scientific Presentations, Posters, AGM, and Awards Banquet
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Tuesday, June 18 - Guided Tour of Mesocosm Facility at InnoTech Alberta
Join us on Sunday June 16th for a thought-provoking Tox on Tap talk.
(more information to come!)
Tox on Tap
(Sunday June 16th)
Guided Tours
(Tuesday June 18th)
Join us on June 18th for a guided tour of the Mesocosm Facility at InnoTech Alberta
Join us at Campio Brewing for an evening of festivities as we recognize and celebrate the outstanding research and presentations from our SETAC PNC student!
Awards Dinner and Social
(Monday June 17th)
Save on your hotel
Book at the group rate
We have managed to secure a discounted group rate for attendees at two hotels:
Option 1: Edmonton | Matrix Hotel.
Group rate: $179/night (Deluxe King or Deluxe Double room).
* The link above should take you directly to the booking site and provide you with the group rate of $179/night for a Deluxe King or Deluxe Double room for a booking from June 16th to June 21nd. You can also call 780-429-2861 and request the Prairie Northern Chapter (PNC) of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) group block. Parking is included in rate.
Option 2: Days Inn by Wyndham Edmonton Downtown.
Group rate: $114 plus tax ( 12.27 tax + fees) 1-2 persons..
*These rates will be available through the front desk; and the attendees should mention the SETAC special rates. Semi covered parking is an additional $10 per vehicle ; height restriction of 6’4 ft.
Contact info: reservations@daysinn-downtownedmonton.com or 780-423-1925
Option 3: University of alberta Residences.
Dormitory (single/double bed) or suite style rooms from $70/night
Plenary
Speakers
1 / Kristen Anderson
Technical Specialist, Wetlands and Restoration
Associated Environmental Consultants
Edmonton, AB
Wetlands and Community Involvement
This presentation provides an overview of community-driven projects where volunteers and scientists join forces to restore wetland and riparian ecosystems aimed at water quality improvement. Restoration of degraded sites is an important mechanism to ensure these natural assets continue to provide important functions related to water quality and other ecosystem goods and services. Involving community members has significant benefits. Case studies of recent projects will be reviewed with examples including wetland restoration, soil bioengineering, naturalization techniques, and community connections.
Bio
Kristen is a senior wetland scientist and restoration ecologist with over 25 years of professional experience specializing in the design and implementation of wetland and stream restoration projects, wetland delineation, functional assessment, remote sensing, wetland monitoring, and has managed the regulatory and compensatory mitigation process for a variety of projects in Alberta and USA. Kristen is passionate as an educator and has been teaching wetland courses at the University of Alberta since 2010 including a course on wetland assessment and a course on wetland restoration and construction. She also teaches stream restoration workshops for stewardship groups and municipalities. Kristen’s background includes stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design and installation.
2 / Ryan Grandjambe
Environmental Guardian-Lead/Trappers Liaison,
Fort McKay Sustainability Department
Fort McKay First Nation
More information coming soon
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Matthew Ross, MacEwan University (Chair)
Janice Kenney, MacEwan University
Shira Joudan, University of Alberta
Maricor Arlos, University of Alberta
Tyler Mehler, Associated Environmental Consultants
Keegan Hicks, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas