NAWM
The National Association of Wetland Managers is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1983 to promote and enhance protection and management of wetland resources, to promote application of sound science to wetland management efforts and to provide training and education for our members and the public. Membership is open to anyone who is involved with wetland resources.
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America’s wetlands have long been misunderstood, underappreciated, and underexplored. Historically, we have looked at them as wastelands - places to dredge and fill for economic development and agriculture. But today, finally, those attitudes are shifting. Americans are rediscovering why wetlands are so important for their families and communities due to all the amazing benefits they provide including clean water, flood protection, and groundwater retention, to name a few.
In Wetlands: Changing the Narrative, we’re going to shine a light on the people who are reshaping our relationship with the natural world. Hunters, anglers, ranchers, and small family farmers all depend on healthy wetlands for their way of life. From the most remote bison wallow in the Great Plains to the edges of the Everglades and beyond we’ll discover seemingly ordinary people making extraordinary impacts on their local wetlands through a mix of landowner stewardship, science, engineering, and sheer determination. Their stories, insights, and passion will be the conduit through which the wondrous natural history of our wetland heritage is presented to our viewers.
Why Now?
One answer to this question comes from a place of urgency. Anyone who has read the news lately has seen stories of habitat loss, species extinction, natural disasters, and pollution -- all things that scientists and environmentalists remind us can be mitigated with healthy, expansive wetlands.
But there is another, more positive reason for embarking on this effort now - momentum. Even though wetlands continue to be caught in the crosshairs of development and deregulation, there has been a palpable shift in public attitudes toward them. Stories like the following are continuing to gain traction in the news and on social media:
- In Oregon, a farmer has converted 70 acres of prime farmland into wetland, generating a burst of biodiversity while solving his ongoing issues with chemical runoff.1
- In Florida, farmers and ranchers have partnered with a leading conservation organization to preserve both the state’s wetlands and
ranchlands.2 - In Kansas, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has made an agreement with the USDA ensuring that a 32-acre parcel of wetland would be restored and preserved for decades to come.3
- In Wisconsin, in an area that has seen 90% of its wetlands decimated, a ten-acre patch of former farmland has been re-converted to a wetland, with the potential to absorb some 3 million gallons of stormwater.4
With the power of cameras and screens to amplify stories like these, we have a golden opportunity to reveal the true importance - and magic - of wetlands to a national audience.
Our Approach
The goal of Wetlands: Changing the Narrative is to bring diverse and hopeful stories about America's wetlands to American audiences through a range of traditional and new media avenues. “Story packages” will be built from single collections of footage, animation, and interviews and will seed programming aimed at those who get their information via tv, streaming, or social media. For example, a story package centered around the Colorado River might yield a 30-minute documentary, multiple 5-8 minute shorts, and multiple minute-long bursts aimed at TikTok, Instagram, and Reels. Each product will be built from the same bed of content but tailored specifically for the demands of different outlets.
The team would aim to produce 3-5 story packages per year, ensuring that the messaging flows consistently and predictably across the calendar. To kick off the effort, we suggest beginning with a pilot/proof of concept, allowing us time to go through a full production cycle - including debriefing with stakeholders - to identify obstacles and best practices. That pilot project could begin in 2024.
In addition, since we see this as a potentially long-term effort, we propose keeping the focus of each story package fairly narrow. Packages may be organized around a specific wetland, state, city, town, reservation, or river rather than by type of wetland, for example. Approaching the material in this way eases the worry of overlapping content and improves our chances of finding distribution for the documentary piece on local or regional PBS affiliates.
The Team
Wetlands: Changing the Narrative will be led by Marla Stelk and her team at the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM). From her office in Portland, Maine she will lead a group of experienced filmmakers, advocates, and campaigners who together will source, produce, and share these stories across various media. The key creatives on the project are stationed across the country - from the Northeast to the Midwest to the Pacific and understand that every wetland story is both unique and universal…intensely local and part of a much larger picture. Some of the creative partners NAWM has engaged so far include:
Wide Awake Films (Kansas City, MO): For more than 20 years the team at Wide Awake has produced award winning films for television, museums, streaming, and commercial clients. Their clients run the gamut, including PBS, John Deere, The National Park Service, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Platte Basin Timelapse (Lincoln, Nebraska): Since 2011 PBT has used film and multimedia to bring the stories of our nation’s waterways to a wider audience. Known for their timelapse nature photography and keen understanding of river systems and watersheds, PBT stands ready to lend their expertise to whichever watery habitat we choose to film.
If you would like to contribute to this project and help us reach our fundraising goal of $500k, please:
Or contact Marla Stelk at marla@nawm.org, or call our office at 207-892-3399.
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1‘This place wanted to be a wetland’: how a farmer turned his fields into a wildlife sanctuary
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/22/farm-wetland-bird-animal-sanctuary-oregon
2Ducks Unlimited, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Partner to Conserve Wetlands
https://www.ducks.org/newsroom/ducks-unlimited-florida-cattlemens-association-partner-to-conserve-wetlands
3Fridays on the Farm: Enhancing a Historic Wetland on Tribal Lands
https://www.farmers.gov/blog/fridays-on-farm-enhancing-historic-wetland-on-tribal-lands
4Wetland restoration project yields 10 new acres at Cliffside Park
https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/10/17/wetland-restoration-cliffside-park/
We invite you to join us for NAWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, to be held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) from June 17-20, 2024. This year’s theme is “Filling the Gaps & Embracing Change.” The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers, and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year.
DATES
June 17-20, 2024
National Conservation Training Center Final Draft Agenda (Updated 5/7/24 / PDF) Call for Abstracts is now closed.
Sponsor this Great Event! (PDF) Friday, May 24, 202 Sponsorship Deadline
We are accepting Raffle donations.
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This Year's Keynote Speaker
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State/Tribal Scholarship is now closed.
A limited number of scholarships are available to U.S. state and Tribal agency staff to assist those in need to cover travel, lodging and/or registration costs to attend NAWM's Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting. Our intent is to support as many people as possible with the limited amount of funding that we have. If you are able to cover some of your expenses, that will enable more of our colleagues to attend.
Scholarships may be provided to those who are eligible for up to a maximum of $1,000 in expenses. Please note that scholarships are provided as reimbursements for expenses paid - receipts are required for reimbursement. Registration expenses will be waived (versus reimbursed) and will be considered as part of the total scholarship expense amount approved.
Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Competition is now closed.
The Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award was created in 2020 to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Jon A. Kusler, Esq., NAWM’s founder and one of the most influential thinkers of our time regarding wetland and floodplain science, policy, and law. Jon paved the way for wetland and floodplain protection around the world, challenging us to think beyond the norm – to find new and innovative ways to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues. This competitive award funds all expenses* for one or more U.S.-based students to attend the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination (STFC) Meeting and is open to any student with a declared major in wetland (or other aquatic resource) science, policy, law, or a related field in either the undergraduate or graduate level.
FIELD TRIP THE FIELD TRIP IS FULL; PLEASE JOIN THE WAIT LIST WHEN REGISTERING
Thursday, June 20, 2023 – 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Altona Marsh Visit
West Virginia DEP and TNC will lead us on a tour of the Altona marsh complex.
The marsh complex is composed of 6 different aquatic resource types including a marl fen and marsh composed or rare plant populations. TNC in conjunction with WVDNR is currently managing the location for spotted turtles and rare plant population habitat. During the site visit you will have the opportunity to observe various wetland/aquatic resource types including a marl hardstem bulrush fen, marl marsh, goldenrod wet meadow, swamp/marsh mosaic, silver maple swamp and beaver influenced open water area. We plan to have an NRCS soil scientist at the site to discuss marl/peat soil types and formation. The location will also provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss beaver establishment best practices, invasive species control, and the balance between species and conflicting habitat requirements. We hope that you will be able to join NAWM and WVDEP for this opportunity to visit this unique West Virginia wetlands complex.
We plan to carpool from NCTC to visit this site. Lunch will be served in the dining hall prior to the field visit.
The visit will involve hiking and wet locations so please bring appropriate footwear along with water, bug repellent, sunscreen, and any other items you may need for the field. If you have any special needs or specific concerns, please let us know.
See Registration Rates above for Field Trip cost.
January 8, 2024 - April 19, 2024 | Full refund | |
April 20, 2024 - May 17, 2024 | 50% of Registration Refunded | |
After May 17, 2024 | No Refund | |
Any time before May 17, 2024 | You may substitute the name on your registration, but you must notify NAWM of the change. |
The National Conservation Training Center (NCTC)
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: 877-706-6282 or 304-876-7900
ROOM RATE
Single Room Rate is $201 per person per night (includes $20 per night sustainability fee and meal plan). Participants who lodge on-site must participate in the NCTC Meal Plan that begins with dinner on the day of check-in and ends with lunch on the day of check-out. Credit for missed meals is not given. Please call NCTC for reservations and mention that you are part of the NAWM room block. Please note, NCTC does not have any rooms available for the night of Friday, June 21.
Deadline for room reservations is Friday, May 17, 2024. After this date please call NCTC for room availability.
COMMUTER INFORMATION
Guests who lodge off-site or commute should check in at the front desk upon arrival. For meals: you may elect to take meals a la carte or purchase a lunch pass. Cost for meals: Breakfast: $17.00; Lunch: $18.00; Dinner: $34.00. Meal plan is $74.00. Credit for missed meals is not given. Late arrivals and early departures may be accommodated with advance notice. More information on meal plans can be found here.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The National Conservation Training Center, or frequently referred to as NCTC, is located just 60 miles or just over 1 hour outside the Washington DC metropolitan beltway. They are part of the Shepherdstown, West Virginia community also known for the nearby state university just down the road. They are located closest to the Washington Dulles International Airport, but many customers also use Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National (DC) Airport.
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Shuttle Service is only available for arrivals from Dulles Airport to NCTC. The cost is $100 per person for one way or round trip. You may reserve a time for the shuttle when making your room reservation by calling the Hotel Reservations office at 304-876-7900 no later than 14 days prior to the start of the event. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Shuttle Schedule from Dulles to NCTC for Sunday, June 16:
Depart Dulles 1:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 3:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles 4:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 6:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles: 7:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 9:00 p.m. ET
Shuttle Schedule from NCTC to Dulles for Friday, June 21:
Depart NCTC: 1:30 pm. ET - Arrive Dulles: 3:30 p.m. ET
Depart NCTC: 4:30 p.m. ET - Arrive Dulles: 6:30 p.m. ET
More detailed Shuttle Information can be found here.
Shuttle Cancellation Policy: All participants, including FWS and partner employees must cancel their shuttle reservations no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Otherwise, you will be charged the full shuttle cost. Note: Rates are subject to change.
CARPOOL
Carpool Sign Up. Add your name as a driver or join a carpool.
MAPS
Google Maps: Mapping websites have a difficult time locating NCTC using their mailing address. However, Google Maps will show you how to get to the NCTC entrance via 100 Col Shepherd Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA.
NCTC FACILITY
General Information: Phone, Hours, Dining, Day Care, Service, Gym
NCTC: Points of Interest, USFWS Conservation Library, USFWS Conservation Museum and Archives, Vallen Comrades Memorial Wall, Elm Grove Overlook, Butterfly Garden
Facility Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Running, and Photography
THINGS TO DO IN SHEPHERDSTOWN |
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Shepherdstown Visitors Center Jefferson County WV Chamber of Commerce Berkeley County WV Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events For more local activities, visit the Friends of NCTC website. |
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Recreation, Entertainment, Attractions Antiques and Flea Markets |
This Year's Keynote Speaker
Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality
Brenda Mallory is the 12th Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the first African American to serve in this position. As Chair, she advises the President on environmental and natural resources policies that improve, preserve, and protect public health and the environment for America’s communities. She is focused particularly on addressing the environmental justice and climate challenges the nation faces while advancing opportunities for job growth and economic development. Chair Mallory has decades of experience in both the private and public sector, including spending nearly 20 years at the Environmental Protection Agency and CEQ, serving in a number of senior roles. In Chair Mallory’s first stint at CEQ as the General Counsel, she helped shape many of President Obama’s signature environmental and natural resource policy successes.
Now, as Chair, she is advancing President Biden’s ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda. Chair Mallory was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from Yale with a double major in history and sociology and then from Columbia Law School as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.
Read Brenda Mallory's full bio here.
We invite you to join us for NAWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, to be held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) from June 17-20, 2024. This year’s theme is “Filling the Gaps & Embracing Change.” The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers, and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year.
DATES
June 17-20, 2024
National Conservation Training Center Final Draft Agenda (Updated 5/1/24 / PDF) Call for Abstracts is now closed.
Sponsor this Great Event! (PDF) Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, May 24, 202
Standard Registration Rates March 4 - May 31 Late Registration Rates June 1 - June 7
We are accepting Raffle donations. Please contact
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This Year's Keynote Speaker
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State/Tribal Scholarship Application is Now Open | ||||||
Deadline to Apply | Friday, May 3, 2024 |
A limited number of scholarships are available to U.S. citizens to assist those in need to cover travel, lodging and/or registration costs to attend NAWM's Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting. Our intent is to support as many people as possible with the limited amount of funding that we have. If you are able to cover some of your expenses, that will enable more of our colleagues to attend.
Scholarships may be provided to those who are eligible for up to a maximum of $1,000 in expenses. Please note that scholarships are provided as reimbursements for expenses paid - receipts are required for reimbursement. Registration expenses will be waived (versus reimbursed) and will be considered as part of the total scholarship expense amount approved.
Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Competition is now closed.
The Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award was created in 2020 to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Jon A. Kusler, Esq., NAWM’s founder and one of the most influential thinkers of our time regarding wetland and floodplain science, policy, and law. Jon paved the way for wetland and floodplain protection around the world, challenging us to think beyond the norm – to find new and innovative ways to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues. This competitive award funds all expenses* for one or more U.S.-based students to attend the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination (STFC) Meeting and is open to any student with a declared major in wetland (or other aquatic resource) science, policy, law, or a related field in either the undergraduate or graduate level.
FIELD TRIP THE FIELD TRIP IS FULL; PLEASE JOIN THE WAIT LIST WHEN REGISTERING
Thursday, June 20, 2023 – 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Altona Marsh Visit
West Virginia DEP and TNC will lead us on a tour of the Altona marsh complex.
The marsh complex is composed of 6 different aquatic resource types including a marl fen and marsh composed or rare plant populations. TNC in conjunction with WVDNR is currently managing the location for spotted turtles and rare plant population habitat. During the site visit you will have the opportunity to observe various wetland/aquatic resource types including a marl hardstem bulrush fen, marl marsh, goldenrod wet meadow, swamp/marsh mosaic, silver maple swamp and beaver influenced open water area. We plan to have an NRCS soil scientist at the site to discuss marl/peat soil types and formation. The location will also provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss beaver establishment best practices, invasive species control, and the balance between species and conflicting habitat requirements. We hope that you will be able to join NAWM and WVDEP for this opportunity to visit this unique West Virginia wetlands complex.
We plan to carpool from NCTC to visit this site. Lunch will be served in the dining hall prior to the field visit.
The visit will involve hiking and wet locations so please bring appropriate footwear along with water, bug repellent, sunscreen, and any other items you may need for the field. If you have any special needs or specific concerns, please let us know.
See Registration Rates above for Field Trip cost.
January 8, 2024 - April 19, 2024 | Full refund | |
April 20, 2024 - May 17, 2024 | 50% of Registration Refunded | |
After May 17, 2024 | No Refund | |
Any time before May 17, 2024 | You may substitute the name on your registration, but you must notify NAWM of the change. |
The National Conservation Training Center (NCTC)
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: 877-706-6282 or 304-876-7900
ROOM RATE
Single Room Rate is $201 per person per night (includes $20 per night sustainability fee and meal plan). Participants who lodge on-site must participate in the NCTC Meal Plan that begins with dinner on the day of check-in and ends with lunch on the day of check-out. Credit for missed meals is not given. Please call NCTC for reservations and mention that you are part of the NAWM room block. Please note, NCTC does not have any rooms available for the night of Friday, June 21.
Deadline for room reservations is Friday, May 17, 2024. After this date please call NCTC for room availability.
COMMUTER INFORMATION
Guests who lodge off-site or commute should check in at the front desk upon arrival. For meals: you may elect to take meals a la carte or purchase a lunch pass. Cost for meals: Breakfast: $17.00; Lunch: $18.00; Dinner: $34.00. Meal plan is $74.00. Credit for missed meals is not given. Late arrivals and early departures may be accommodated with advance notice. More information on meal plans can be found here.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The National Conservation Training Center, or frequently referred to as NCTC, is located just 60 miles or just over 1 hour outside the Washington DC metropolitan beltway. They are part of the Shepherdstown, West Virginia community also known for the nearby state university just down the road. They are located closest to the Washington Dulles International Airport, but many customers also use Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National (DC) Airport.
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Shuttle Service is only available for arrivals from Dulles Airport to NCTC. The cost is $100 per person for one way or round trip. You may reserve a time for the shuttle when making your room reservation by calling the Hotel Reservations office at 304-876-7900 no later than 14 days prior to the start of the event. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Shuttle Schedule from Dulles to NCTC for Sunday, June 16:
Depart Dulles 1:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 3:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles 4:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 6:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles: 7:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 9:00 p.m. ET
Shuttle Schedule from NCTC to Dulles for Friday, June 21:
Depart NCTC: 1:30 pm. ET - Arrive Dulles: 3:30 p.m. ET
Depart NCTC: 4:30 p.m. ET - Arrive Dulles: 6:30 p.m. ET
More detailed Shuttle Information can be found here.
Shuttle Cancellation Policy: All participants, including FWS and partner employees must cancel their shuttle reservations no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Otherwise, you will be charged the full shuttle cost. Note: Rates are subject to change.
CARPOOL
Carpool Sign Up. Add your name as a driver or join a carpool.
MAPS
Google Maps: Mapping websites have a difficult time locating NCTC using their mailing address. However, Google Maps will show you how to get to the NCTC entrance via 100 Col Shepherd Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA.
NCTC FACILITY
General Information: Phone, Hours, Dining, Day Care, Service, Gym
NCTC: Points of Interest, USFWS Conservation Library, USFWS Conservation Museum and Archives, Vallen Comrades Memorial Wall, Elm Grove Overlook, Butterfly Garden
Facility Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Running, and Photography
THINGS TO DO IN SHEPHERDSTOWN |
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Shepherdstown Visitors Center Jefferson County WV Chamber of Commerce Berkeley County WV Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events For more local activities, visit the Friends of NCTC website. |
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Recreation, Entertainment, Attractions Antiques and Flea Markets |
MEETING MATERIALS
Speakers, if you would like to send links for materials, webpages, etc. (describing your work) to share with other meeting participants, please email them to Sharon at sharon@nawm.org. NAWM Publications NAWM Resources
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Predicting and Mapping the effects of the Sackett Decision
Held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET
The 2023 Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA is the most recent change to the scope of the Clean Water Act through its shrinking of federal jurisdiction over streams and wetlands. In the decision's wake, several states, organizations, and researchers have been developing predictive geospatial tools to map future possibilities for the extent of "Waters of the United States". This webinar featured presentations of ongoing prediction efforts in two states, Wisconsin and New Mexico, as well as a recently published national model to support future policy and regulatory frameworks.
INTRODUCTION
- Ian Grosfelt, National Association of Wetland Managers [PRESENTATION PDF]
PRESENTERS
- Joe Shapiro, University of California, Berkeley [PRESENTATION PDF]
- Tom Bernthal, Wisconsin's Green Fire [PRESENTATION PDF]
- Andy Robertson, GeoSpatial Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota [PRESENTATION PDF]
ABSTRACTS
Joe Shapiro, University of California, Berkeley
We assess which waters the Clean Water Act protects and how Supreme Court and White House rules change this regulation. We train a deep learning model using aerial imagery and geophysical data to predict 150,000 jurisdictional determinations from the Army Corps of Engineers, each deciding regulation for one water resource. Under a 2006 Supreme Court ruling, the Clean Water Act protects two-thirds of US streams and more than half of wetlands; under a 2020 White House rule, it protects less than half of streams and a fourth of wetlands, implying deregulation of 690,000 stream miles, 35 million wetland acres, and 30% of waters around drinking-water sources. Our framework can support permitting, policy design, and use of machine learning in regulatory implementation problems.
Andy Robertson, GeoSpatial Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
New Mexico, one of the largest semi-arid states in the US is highly dependent on surface hydrology. From drinking water and cultural ceremonies to acequia farming and outdoor recreation, clean water supports all aspects of life in New Mexico. Water is a precious resource everywhere, but its importance is magnified in New Mexico’s arid climate.
The 2023 Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA has the potential to remove federal Clean Water Act protections for many New Mexico waters. This presentation discussed efforts to quantify this potentially catastrophic impact and highlight the practical and political uncertainties which make such analyses challenging.
BIOS
Joseph S. Shapiro is Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in Agricultural & Resource Economics and the Department of Economics. He also serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Political Economy, Co-Editor of the Journal of Public Economics, Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and Research Associate at the Energy Institute at Haas. His research agenda focuses on three general questions: (1) How do globalization and the environment interact? (2) What have been the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity impacts of environmental and energy policies over the last half century, particularly for water, air, and climate pollution? (3) How important are the investments that people make to protect themselves against air pollution and climate change? Shapiro has received an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, Kiel Institute Excellence in Global Affairs Award, and Marshall Scholarship. Shapiro holds a Ph.D. in economics from MIT, Masters degrees from Oxford and LSE, and a BA from Stanford.
Andy Robertson is currently Executive Director of GeoSpatial Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. In this role, Andy is responsible for oversight and management of all GeoSpatial Services projects, activities and staff. GeoSpatial Services is engaged in a wide variety of projects across the Lower 48 and Alaska including: wetland inventory; National Hydrography Dataset updates; spatial data development; and natural resource condition assessments. GeoSpatial Services has been a key partner of the USFWS and has been working for over 18 years to update legacy National Wetland Inventory data across the nation. Andy is a steering committee member for the NAWM Wetland Mapping Consortium, a NAWM Board Member and is past-chair of the Alaska GeoSpatial Council Wetland Technical Working Group.
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We invite you to join us for NAWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, to be held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) from June 17-20, 2024. This year’s theme is “Filling the Gaps & Embracing Change.” The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers, and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year.
DATES
June 17-20, 2024
National Conservation Training Center Draft Agenda (Updated 2/26/24 / PDF) Call for Abstracts Deadline
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Sponsorship Now Open - Sponsor this Great Event! (PDF) | ||
Sponsorship Deadline | Friday, May 24, 2024 |
State/Tribal Scholarship Application is Now Open | ||
Deadline to Apply | Friday, May 3, 2024 |
A limited number of scholarships are available to U.S. citizens to assist those in need to cover travel, lodging and/or registration costs to attend NAWM's Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting. Our intent is to support as many people as possible with the limited amount of funding that we have. If you are able to cover some of your expenses, that will enable more of our colleagues to attend.
Scholarships may be provided to those who are eligible for up to a maximum of $1,000 in expenses. Please note that scholarships are provided as reimbursements for expenses paid - receipts are required for reimbursement. Registration expenses will be waived (versus reimbursed) and will be considered as part of the total scholarship expense amount approved.
Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Competition is now closed.
The Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award was created in 2020 to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Jon A. Kusler, Esq., NAWM’s founder and one of the most influential thinkers of our time regarding wetland and floodplain science, policy, and law. Jon paved the way for wetland and floodplain protection around the world, challenging us to think beyond the norm – to find new and innovative ways to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues. This competitive award funds all expenses* for one or more U.S.-based students to attend the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination (STFC) Meeting and is open to any student with a declared major in wetland (or other aquatic resource) science, policy, law, or a related field in either the undergraduate or graduate level.
We are accepting Raffle donations. Please contact Dawn Smith (dawn@nawm.org) for more information
Information coming soon.
January 8, 2024 - April 19, 2024 | Full refund | |
April 20, 2024 - May 17, 2024 | 50% of Registration Refunded | |
After May 17, 2024 | No Refund | |
Any time before May 17, 2024 | You may substitute the name on your registration, but you must notify NAWM of the change. |
The National Conservation Training Center (NCTC)
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: 877-706-6282 or 304-876-7900
ROOM RATE
Single Room Rate is $201 per person per night (includes $20 per night sustainability fee and meal plan). Participants who lodge on-site must participate in the NCTC Meal Plan that begins with dinner on the day of check-in and ends with lunch on the day of check-out. Credit for missed meals is not given. Please call NCTC for reservations and mention that you are part of the NAWM room block. Please note, NCTC does not have any rooms available for the night of Friday, June 21. Deadline for room reservations is June 3, 2024.
COMMUTER INFORMATION
Guests who lodge off-site or commute should check in at the front desk upon arrival. For meals: you may elect to take meals a la carte or purchase a lunch pass. Cost for meals: Breakfast: $17.00; Lunch: $18.00; Dinner: $34.00. Meal plan is $74.00. Credit for missed meals is not given. Late arrivals and early departures may be accommodated with advance notice. More information on meal plans can be found here.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The National Conservation Training Center, or frequently referred to as NCTC, is located just 60 miles or just over 1 hour outside the Washington DC metropolitan beltway. They are part of the Shepherdstown, West Virginia community also known for the nearby state university just down the road. They are located closest to the Washington Dulles International Airport, but many customers also use Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National (DC) Airport.
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Driving Directions/Map | Washington Dulles Airport | ||
Reagan National Airport | Baltimore-Washington International Airport | ||
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Shuttle Service is only available for arrivals from Dulles Airport to NCTC. The cost is $100 per person for one way or round trip. You may reserve a time for the shuttle when making your room reservation by calling the Hotel Reservations office at 304-876-7900 no later than 14 days prior to the start of the event. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Shuttle Schedule from Dulles to NCTC for Sunday, June 16:
Depart Dulles 1:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 3:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles 4:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 6:00 p.m. ET
Depart Dulles: 7:00 p.m. ET - Arrive NCTC: 9:00 p.m. ET
Shuttle Schedule from NCTC to Dulles for Friday, June 21:
Depart NCTC: 1:30 pm. ET - Arrive Dulles: 3:30 p.m. ET
Depart NCTC: 4:30 p.m. ET - Arrive Dulles: 6:30 p.m. ET
More detailed Shuttle Information can be found here.
Shuttle Cancellation Policy: All participants, including FWS and partner employees must cancel their shuttle reservations no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Otherwise, you will be charged the full shuttle cost. Note: Rates are subject to change.
CARPOOL
Carpool Sign Up. Add your name as a driver or join a carpool.
MAPS
Google Maps: Mapping websites have a difficult time locating NCTC using their mailing address. However, Google Maps will show you how to get to the NCTC entrance via 100 Col Shepherd Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA.
NCTC FACILITY
General Information: Phone, Hours, Dining, Day Care, Service, Gym
NCTC: Points of Interest, USFWS Conservation Library, USFWS Conservation Museum and Archives, Vallen Comrades Memorial Wall, Elm Grove Overlook, Butterfly Garden
Facility Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Running, and Photography
THINGS TO DO IN SHEPHERDSTOWN |
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Shepherdstown Visitors Center Jefferson County WV Chamber of Commerce Berkeley County WV Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events For more local activities, visit the Friends of NCTC website. |
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Recreation, Entertainment, Attractions Antiques and Flea Markets |
Publications
The Association conducts research and publishes reports, guidebooks, news articles, brochures, white papers, and summaries of findings of symposia and workshops. These are available electronically to all interested individuals and organizations.