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Learn about Citizen Science and what is happening in southern California by attending this Symposium at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
If you are within California and interested in anything related to water quality monitoring or watershed stewardship involving citizen science Dr. Burres would like to meet you. He'll be talking at the special session and presenting a poster.
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/cscscs/?utm_content=bufferb0709&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Saturday, Feb 20, 2016 | 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
$20; includes: Aquarium admission, parking, light breakfast and appetizers at the reception, and a copy of the report featuring abstracts and highlights from the Symposium. A cash bar will be available at the reception
Key Themes
An Introduction to the Diverse Citizen Science Opportunities in Southern California.Citizen Science’s Role in the Scientific Process.Data Quality and Citizen Science.Engaging Community Members about Citizen Science Conservation Efforts.
Citizen Science Symposium Agenda (subject to change)
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Check in
9:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker
10:00 a.m.-noon Lightning Rounds
Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch**1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Panels
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Special Sessions
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Meet & Greet Poster Reception
5:30 p.m. End of Symposium
**Participants are responsible for providing their own lunch. Participants can dine at the Aquarium or visit a nearby restaurant. There is also a picnic area in front of the Aquarium for those who wish to bring their own lunch. A light breakfast and appetizers at the reception will be provided to the participants free of charge.
Erick Burres
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Clean Water Team c/o LARWQCB
320 West 4th Street, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-576-6788 O
eburres@waterboards.ca.gov
LinkedIn Profile www.linkedin.com/in/erickburres