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Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere (SAMAB) 18th Annual Conference |
October 22-24, 2007 |
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2008 Events |
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January 12-19, 2008 |
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January 24-27, 2008 |
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February 1-3, 2008 |
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ETSU College of Public Health , “Leading Voices in Public Health” Lecture Series Title: “The Impact of Indoor Air Pollution on Human Health in the Developing World” |
February 20, 2007 |
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February 24-26, 2008 |
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March 1 - May 31, 2008 |
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March 1 - May 31, 2008 |
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April 7-13, 2008 |
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April 13-19, 2008 |
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April 19, 2008 |
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April 22, 2008 |
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April 26, 2008 |
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April 30 - May 2, 2008 |
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| Second Appalachian Karst Symposium | May 7-10, 2008 |
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Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds |
May 19-22, 2008 |
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62nd Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference |
October 12-15, 2008 |
| State Natural Areas Conference | October 14-17, 2008 |
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| 2009 Events | Date(s) |
| Tenth Bioremediation Symposium | May 5-9, 2009 |
| 2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference | TBA |
| Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments | TBA |
Event Dates: October 22-24, 2007
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Contact Information: 311 Conference Center Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-4134
Fax: 865-974-5912
E-mail: samab@utk.edu
http://www.samab.org/Conf/Conf07/07conf.html
Conference Theme: Rising to the New Challenges of a New Century
Event Dates: Jan. 12-19, 2008
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center
Contact Information: Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism
Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone: 800-251-9100
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/winterfest-wilderness.asp
*Nine-day event dedicated to the great outdoors. Includes seminars, workshops and hikes into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Event Dates: Jan 24-27, 2008
Location: Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Expo Center
Contact Information: Bob Davis
1915 Pine Ridge Rd.
Seymour, TN 37865
865-577-6405
RV Show and Sale
Proceeds from the show go to East Tennessee area charities. Past recipients include the Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Wesley Foundation, UT’s Biology in a Box for High schools program, and Top Wrench competitions and scholarships for area high school graduates.
Event Dates: Feb. 1-3, 2008
Location: Reelfoot Lake, TN
Contact Information: Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Tiptonville, TN
Phone: 731-253-2007
http://www.reelfoottourism.com/eagle_fest_.htm
Includes eagle watch tours, vendors, storytelling and backyard habitat seminars from Wild Bird Unlimited.
Title: “The Impact of Indoor Air Pollution
on Human Health in the Developing World” by Dr. William J. Martin
Event Date: February 20, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ball Auditorium on ETSU Campus,
Building 8 on the ETSU Interactive Map:
Background:
Dr. William J. Martin is an internationally recognized expert in asthma, lung disease, and environmental impacts on human health. Before joining the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Dr. Martin served as Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and President of the American Thoracic Society. The author of well over one hundred peer reviewed publications and many more abstracts and invited lectureships, Dr. Martin has been listed among the “Best Doctors” in America for the last 18 years. He is an expert who has been highly effective working at the interface of medicine and public health, both domestically and internationally.
Flyer: http://www.tnenvironment.com/martinannouncement(2).doc
Event Dates: Feb. 24-26, 2008
Location: Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, Tenn
Registration Information: http://www.outreach.utk.edu/greendevelopment/
Event Dates: March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Locations: various,
Contact Information: Genette Patton
Keep Bristol Beautiful
Phone: (423) 989-4850
http://www.bristolchamber.org/BristolChamber/html/keep_bristol_beautiful.html
Volunteers are needed to assist in our annual community wide cleanup. Participants may clean up anytime from March 1 to May 31 at any location
, but are encouraged to participate on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. If participating Saturday, April 26, arrive between 8-9 a.m. at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Complimentary refreshments, lunch and t-shirts will be provided for participants. Bags and gloves will also be provided.Event Dates: Plastics Recycling Drive
March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Locations: various
Contact Information: Genette Patton
Keep Bristol Beautiful
Phone: (423) 989-4850
http://www.bristolchamber.org/BristolChamber/html/keep_bristol_beautiful.html
"Students for Recycling" is a nationwide plastic recycling drive sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Sam's Club and Aquafina. Schools have an opportunity to win Sam's Club Gift Cards and free backpacks made from recycled plastic. Please support area schools by collecting #1 and #2 plastics for recycling. Recycling bins are available at all Bristol schools and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
Event Dates: 2008 TBA
Locations: Events held across Tennessee at State Natural Areas
Contact Information: Reggie Reeves
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
401 Church Street, L&C Annex 7th floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 532-0434
Celebrate the 37th Anniversary of the Tennessee Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971 through activities planned at many of Tennessee’s 75 State Natural Areas.
National Environmental Education Week
Event Dates: April 13-19, 2008
Location: Across Tennessee and the United States
Contact Information: Tami Coleman
Tennessee Department of Education
Project CENTS coordinator
Andrew Johnson Tower 5th floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-6055
Tennessee’s Project CENTS at http://www.state.tn.us/education/projectcents
Join millions of teachers and students in a week of environmental education activities in preparation for Earth Day.
Event Date: April 19, 2008, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Contact Information: Claudia Schenck
2007 NEDF Planning Committee Chair
615-248-6500
For more info please see: www.nashville.gov/earthday
Event Date: April 22, 2008
Location: Annual National Event
Contact Information: Various Events Linked Below
Government: http://www.earthday.gov/
Earth Day Network: http://www.earthday.org/
EPA: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/
Kids: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Post Your Event: http://earthday.envirolink.org/
This year will be the 38th National Celebration.
Event Date: April 26, 2008, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville TN
For more info please see:
Event Dates: April 30 through May 2, 2008
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Information: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Division of Solid Waste Management
Phone: (615) 532-0798
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/conference/
This is the 37th Annual 'Show of the South'.
Event Date: May 7-10, 2008
Location: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Contact Information: Dr. Yongli Gao
Symposium Co-Chair
423-439-4183
For more info please see: http://www.etsu.edu/physics/appkarst/
Event Dates: May 19-22, 2008
Location: Monterey, CA
Portola Plaza & Marriott Hotels/Monterey Conference Center
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
Event Dates: October 12-15, 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Bayfront Convention Center & Omni Bayfront Towers & Marina
Contact Information: Marla Bays
Phone: 512-389-4959
E-mail: marla.bays@tpwd.state.tx.us
http://www.seafwa2008.org/welcome.phtml
http://www.seafwa.org/schedule.htm
Conference Theme: Our Land Our Water -
New Wildlife Management Partnerships
Event Dates: October 14-17, 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Doubletree Hotel
Contact Information: Deb Kraus
Phone: (541) 317-0199
Mail: Natural Areas Association
P.O. Box 1504
Bend OR 97709
http://www.naturalarea.org/2008ConferenceAnnouncement.asp
Conference Focus: 30th anniversary of the Natural Areas Assoc.
Ecological management themes with an emphasis on invasive exotic species issues
Event Date: TBA
Location: Columbia, SC
Contact: http://www.scdhec.net/eqc/outreach/html/calendar.asp
Event Dates: May 5-9, 2009
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
Event Dates: TBA
Location: TBA
Contact: Julie Fishman
E-mail: jfishman@cdc.gov
Event Dates: 2009 TBA
Location: TBA
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
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