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The Invasive Species Conference is a part of the
PNWER 21st Annual Summit



July 19-22, 2011 | Portland, Oregon
Hilton Downtown Portland

The Summit will bring together over 600 key business and government leaders from PNWER’s ten jurisdictions to form action items for the year and address policy issues affecting the region.

For additional information on the 2011 Annual Summit, please visit www.pnwer.org/2011AnnualSummit.aspx
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's
2011 Invasive Species Conference

July 20, 2011 | Portland, Oregon
Hilton Downtown Portland


Join federal, state, tribal and local government agencies; academic institutions; non-profit organizations; industry leaders; legislators; and others in developing regional strategies to address the threat of invasive species to our natural resources, economy, and quality of life.


The 2011 conference will address:
  • Regional invasive species issues, prioritizing efforts across the region, identifying significant obstacles, and prioritizing obstacles.
  • Cost-effective, proactive, shared regional strategies and commitments to adequately fund and implement the highest priority invasive species control and prevention efforts in the region
  • A shared understanding of and support for legislation that will provide the Pacific Northwest with adequate protections from invasive species
Featured Keynote Speakers:
 Paul Heimowitz
    “Coordinating regionally for zebra/quagga mussels”
 Sarah Reichard, University of Washington
    “How do we harmonize noxious weeds lists in the region?”
 Alan Kanaskie
    “The future of SOD control in the Pacific Northwest”

Contact

For additional information, please contact Megan Levy at megan.levy@pnwer.org or at (206) 443-7723
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