Call for Presenters
34th Annual Conference: Building Blocks of Floodplain Management
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Deadline: October 31, 2009
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is seeking a broad range of professionals to serve as concurrent session presenters at its annual conference in Oklahoma City, May 16-21 . Presentations will address reducing flood damage and risk, making communities more sustainable, and managing floodplains and natural resources. Proposals can be submitted online at the Conference website.
Call for Abstracts
Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference
International Association of Wildland Fire
Deadline: December 1, 2009
The International Association of Wildland Fire is accepting abstracts for its Second Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference to be held in San Antonio, Texas, April 26-29. The conference will explore the social aspects of fire management, including attitudes about protection and mitigation programs, fire communication and education, social and economic impacts of fire and fire suppression, and public response during fire. More information on conference topics and submissions can be found at the IAWF website.