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| Society for Ecological Restoration Texas Chapter  |
| Restoration Update July, 2017 |
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| TXSER Board of Directors President Kelly Lyons Vice President Katherine Crosthwaite Secretary Matthew McCaw Treasurer Colin Shackelford North Texas Rep. Michelle Villafranca East Texas Rep. William Forbes South Texas Rep. Forrest Smith West Texas Rep. Charlotte Reemts Central Texas Rep. Ingrid Karklins S. Coastal Texas Rep. Alejandro Fierro Cabo N. Coastal Texas Rep. (position open) Executive Director Gwen Thomas TXSER info@txser.org (972) 768-8067 |
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2017 Conference
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Nov. 10-12, 2017
Univ. of North Texas
Denton, TX
Visit: www.txser.org for conference details.
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Employment Opportunities
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For up-to-date announcements of positions open in ecological restoration and environmental science,
visit our website at:
Job Postings
We also post a wide range of articles on ecological restoration issues as well as job and volunteer opportunities on our Facebook page at:
TXSER Facebook Page
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TXSER Newsflash
Congratulations!
Ingrid Karklins, Ecologist with
Environmental Survey Consulting in Austin and TXSER's Central Texas Representative, has completed SER's
Certificate in Ecological Restoration - Practitioner-in-Training (CERPIT).
We are very proud to have a strong Texas showing in the first certification class. Way to go Ingrid and Lynde!
The next application period for CERP and CERPIT runs from July 17th - September 15th. If you are interested in learning more about the program, click on the link above which will take you to SER's certification information page.
Should you wish to have additional information, you may also contact Gwen Thomas at director@txser.org and she will put you in touch with Ingrid or Lynde to learn about the details of the program.
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Board Nominations - Northern Coastal Representative
TXSER is seeking nominations to fill a recently vacated seat on our Board of Directors representing the Northern Coastal Region. We are looking for someone with coastal restoration expertise who would enjoy working with a great Board of committed restoration professionals. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in being nominated for this position, please send a short note to our Board Secretary, Matt McCaw, at wmmccaw@gmail.com. Please include a brief description of their background and qualifications as well as their contact information.
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Conference Update
TXSER 2017 Annual Conference:
Resilience & Connectivity at Our Roots
University of North Texas, Denton
November 10-12, 2017
Conference Registration Is Open!
We have lots of exciting indoor and outdoor activities planned allowing for opportunities to network with colleagues, get your hands dirty on restoration activities, and learn. Check out our conference website for the many details at:
Sneak Peek: The City of Lewisville and the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) are hosting a BBQ Picnic on the Prairie, Friday, November 10th at 5:30pm. Our friend and colleague, Bob Monaghan, recently retired from his position as Director of the City of Lewisville's Department of Parks and Recreation AND competitive bar-b-que Chef, will be treating us to a BBQ extravaganza - Picnic on the Prairie. The Friday evening events will include:
4. Campfire, Stars & Chorus Frogs - Sit by the fire, gaze at the stars, listen to the sounds of chorus frogs, insects, and other prairie wildlife settle down for the night.
Call for Abstracts:
Presentation and paper abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 22nd. Please follow the link for abstract submission instructions.
Join us in Denton November 10-12, 2017!
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Restoration Reads
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Toward Prediction in the Restoration of Biodiversity - In practice, restoration is unpredictable with much variation in outcomes. Author, Lars A. Brudvig, addresses how we turn restoration ecology into a truly predictive science. Article in the Journal of Applied Ecology, July 14, 2017.
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Restoring U.S Forests Can Help Solve Our Water Infrastructure Crisis - One step to shore up our human-made water infrastructure is to restore the forests that offer natural infrastructure support. Bill Richardson, former Governor of new Mexico and President of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, discusses new solutions for encouraging forest restoration investment.
Comments, thoughts, opinions on any of the above articles... send them to Gwen Thomas as
director@txser.org and we will print them in our next newsletter.
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News You Can Use
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The Business of Ecological Restoration - A colleague at the University of Montana is conducting a study on businesses that are involved in ecological restoration (including remediation). If you own, manage, or work for such a business, we encourage you to take his survey. Your input will help shed light on how companies navigate the complexities of ecological restoration.
5. Restoration Atlas - Track NOAA restoration projects in your state. Search by project, habitat type, location, congressional district...
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A Heartfelt Thanks to the Following Organizations & Individuals for their Generous Support
of our
2016 & 2017 Annual Conferences!!
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| The Texas Society for Ecological Restoration connects scientists, practitioners, and policy-makers to restore Texas ecosystems and the vital services they provide. |
| Become a member today! Click Here to Join Us! Join the Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration. Chapter members receive valuable benefits including:
- the opportunity to network with restoration practitioners and enthusiasts;
- discounts to our Annual Conference, an opportunity to share and learn;
- invitations to attend talks, ER Discussion Groups, and volunteer workdays around the state; and,
- monthly updates and quarterly newsletters with articles and notices about regional events that allow you to connect to the local restoration community.
Chapter membership fees of $15 support chapter administration. The TXSER Board of Directors consists of volunteers who share a passion for furthering ecological restoration in Texas. Joining SER links you with a global restoration network. SER member benefits include:
- SERNews bi-monthly newsletter;
- discounts on journal publications;
- discounts to SER World Conferences;
- discounts on SER Career Center;
- access to a searchable, online member directory;
- access to SER's Global Restoration Network; and,
- promotional opportunities through the SER Calendar of Events and Restoration Project Showcase.
To become a member visit: www.ser.org/membership Be sure to click the Texas Chapter as your Chapter Affiliate. We look forward to having you join us! |
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