Aquatic Weed School 2008

September 16-17, 2008
Plant Science Bowley Teaching Center, UC Davis

THIS COURSE IS FULL.
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Program
The Aquatic Weed School 2008 is an intensive two-day course focusing on issues associated with developing weed management strategies in a variety of aquatic ecosystems. The course covers ecological classification, biology and impacts of aquatic weeds, physical and mechanical control methods, biological and chemical controls, and surfactants. Water management, and restoration and sustainable ecosystem management are also covered. These topics are presented in a lecture format. Laboratory activities focus on aquatic weed identification.

The course will also touch upon regulatory issues concerned with prevention strategies, updates on the Aquatic Nuisance Species State Plan and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program, and endangered species.

The course is designed for those involved in consulting, research, and management of aquatic weed systems throughout the western United States. Each participant will receive a comprehensive notebook with lecture notes and additional information. The Aquatic Weed School 2008 provides a rare opportunity for professionals to efficiently update their understanding of aquatic weeds and interact with experts in this field.

Dates and times
The Aquatic Weed School 2008 is Tuesday-Wednesday, September 16-17, 2008.
Day 1 (Tuesday): 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Day 2 (Wednesday): 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Location
The course will held at the Bowley (Plant) Science Teaching Center on the UC Davis campus.
*Directions to UC DAVIS
*UC DAVIS map (Bowley Science Center)
*Visitor Parking lot 30 (parking lot nearest the Bowley (Plant) Science Teaching Center)
*Bowley (Plant) Science Teaching Center

Agenda
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Registration fee
$375 (payment received by 9/1/08)
$400 (payment received after 9/1/08)
The registration fee includes a comprehensive notebook and lunch and light refreshments each day. Class size is limited, so early enrollment is suggested. No walk-in registrations accepted.

To register
On-line registration (credit card only)
On-line registration (UC recharge number only)
Print registration form to fax or mail.

Refund
Refunds will be granted (less a $50 processing fee) if a written request is received 10 calendar days before the start of the course. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute in your place.

Continuing education
The course is approved for:
*PCA, QAC, QAL, and Private Applicator credit (DAY 1: 1.5=laws; 5.5=other; DAY 2: 7.0=other)
*CCA credit (DAY 1: 0.5=nutirient mgmt, 3.5=IPM, 2.5=crop mgmt; DAY 2: 5.5=IPM, 1.0=crop mgmt)

We reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not met. We also reserve the right to replace an instructor. Every effort will be made to notify participants of any changes or cancellations.

Lodging accommodations are not included in the fee. For a list of accommodations, visit www.davisvisitor.com.

For more information, contact the UC Weed Research & Information Center
e-mail: wric@ucdavis.edu; phone: (530) 752-1748; fax: (530) 752-4604.