National Wetland Delineation Technology Conferences

In response to the increasing national interest in wetlands, SER sponsored and organized three national conferences regarding wetland issues in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.

To see the agenda for any of the three conferences, please click on the respective links in the paragraphs below.

The first conference, held in 1994, was more local and focused on the Wetland Conservation Act permanent rules. The second and third conferences, held in 1995 and 1996 respectively, were the First and Second Annual Wetland Delineation Technology Conferences (AWDTC). The First AWDTC focused on the past, present, and future of wetland delineation technology. The Second AWDTC focused on wetland characteristics and boundaries.

These three conferences were organized and sponsored by SER. SER staff coordinated the event, from putting together resource packets to reserving meeting locations. Speakers from universities, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and consulting firms as far as Alaska and Louisiana were contacted, and accommodations were arranged for them. Attendees from around the nation were assembled and kept informed of conference events. SER staff gave presentations on topics such as wetland quality and performed the opening and closing remarks.