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ASBPA 2015 National Coastal Conference

"Broadening Coastal Perspectives"

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Due May 8, 2015


The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) announces the Call for Abstracts for their 2015 National Coastal Conference, October 14-16 at the Intercontinental New Orleans.

ASBPA is the nation's first organization to promote science-based policies for the preservation of coastal areas. The theme of the 2015 conference is "Broadening Coastal Perspectives". The national coastal conference will provide an opportunity for all coastal stakeholders to learn together and develop collaborative networks and resources to promote best management practices to maintain and improve the health of our coasts.

Technical and policy-oriented PowerPoint presentations or posters are invited for a broad range of coastal issues related to changes in coastal ecology, science, engineering, economics, and policy. Specific topics include, but are not limited to:
  • RESTORE, NFWF, and NRDA Projects

  • Coastal Resiliency Topics

  • Sea Level Guidance, Planning and Adaptive Management

  • Beach Restoration and Coastal Structures

  • Lagoon, Wetland, Marsh, and Estuary Restoration and Enhancement

  • Living and/or Livable Shorelines

  • Regional Sediment Management

  • Beach Water Quality

  • Biological Studies

  • Economics of Coastal Resources

  • Threatened & Endangered Species

  • Federal, State, and Local Coastal Policy, Regulatory and Legal Issues

  • Sand/Beach Access Rights

  • Sand Investigations and Resource Management

  • Coastal Mapping and GIS Applications

  • Community Outreach and Education

  • Latest Design Innovations & Competitions

Presentations may be PowerPoint or poster format. One-page abstracts are due May 8, 2015. Submit abstracts as a PDF or Word document with a maximum file size of 1 MB to abstracts@asbpa.org. Abstracts must include the name, affiliation, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the primary corresponding author and include a brief (100 word) biography of the presenter. All expenses are the responsibility of the presenter, including travel, lodging, and registration fees.

Submissions will be confirmed within a week of submittal with notification of presentation status by June 20, 2015. Additional information can be found at www.asbpa.org.

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