On the Horizon...

  • IAN staff will be attending a summit convened by Restore America's Estuaries and The Coastal Society titled Inspiring Action, Creating Resilience near Washington, DC November 1-6.
  • Staff will be also be representing IAN at UNESCO's 2nd International Ocean Research Conference held in Barcelona November 17-21.  
  • In collaboration with the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), IAN team members will be traveling to Indian State of Kerala in November to conduct workshops to develop a Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment and Ecosystem Health Report Card for Vembanad Lagoon.
  • Science for Environmental Management Course Part of the MEES Spring Semester 2015 program, MEES 689Y: Special Topics in Marine Estuarine Environmental Science is being taught by Drs. Don Boesch and Bill Dennison. Using theory, case studies, practitioner perspectives and current environmental issues as topics, this 3 credit course addresses the role of science in environmental management. Through the course, students will develop synthesis and science communication skills through tutorials, readings, and assignments. In addition, students will be trained to produce conceptual diagrams, media releases, and briefing papers.