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Agenda
DAY ONE: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 |
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| When | What |
| 9:30 AM | Check-in and Networking |
| 10:00 AM |
Welcome and Overview
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| 10:20 AM |
Roundtable Discussion
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| 11:20 AM |
Luncheon and Video/Keynote Presentation
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| 12:30 PM | Small Group Discussion A: Introductions and Lessons Learned |
| 12:50 PM | Small Group Discussion B: Fire and Water Policy |
| 3:00 PM | Full Group Discussion: Recommendation Themes |
| 3:45 PM | Small Group Discussion C: Recommendations |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn |
DAY TWO: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 |
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| When | What |
| 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Small Group Discussion C, cont'd.: Recommendations |
| 11:30 AM | Buffet Lunch |
| 12:15 PM | Plenary Session |
| 2:30 PM |
Closing
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| 2:45 PM | Adjourn + Break for Implementation Team Members & Take out for others |
| 3:00 PM | Implementation Team Kick-off Meeting |
| 5:30 PM | Adjourn |
Overview
Dates: June 5-6, 2012
Times: Tuesday 9:30 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM -2:30 PM - Implementation Team Kick-off Meeting starts at 3:00 PM.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 330 Tijeras Avenue NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Linkages between water quality and forest fires are a recurring theme in New Mexico communities. Last summer’s Las Conchas Fire in Northern New Mexico affected not only individual communities, but also the economic development, ecological systems, recreational interests, community health, and municipal water supply throughout the region. Learning from this devastating fire can help all New Mexicans protect our valuable natural resources.
For these reasons, New Mexico’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NM EPSCoR) is convening a two-day town hall where participants will explore the impact of fire on the region, lessons learned that can be applied in future situations, and put forth their best ideas for policy changes.
Times: Tuesday 9:30 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM -2:30 PM - Implementation Team Kick-off Meeting starts at 3:00 PM.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 330 Tijeras Avenue NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Linkages between water quality and forest fires are a recurring theme in New Mexico communities. Last summer’s Las Conchas Fire in Northern New Mexico affected not only individual communities, but also the economic development, ecological systems, recreational interests, community health, and municipal water supply throughout the region. Learning from this devastating fire can help all New Mexicans protect our valuable natural resources.
For these reasons, New Mexico’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NM EPSCoR) is convening a two-day town hall where participants will explore the impact of fire on the region, lessons learned that can be applied in future situations, and put forth their best ideas for policy changes.
These changes may include:
- Activities to address the aftermath of the Las Conchas fire
- Future policies to mitigate the impact of wildfires in watersheds throughout New Mexico
Who Should Attend?
What Happens at the Town Hall?
This will not be a typical conference with a series of presentations. There will be a few speakers to help set the context, but the bulk of the town hall is comprised of small group discussions among participants who care about the issues and want to create practical recommendations for change.
Prior to the town hall, participants will receive a background report that will outline the key issues and serve as a basis for the discussions held during the town hall.
What Happens after the Town Hall?
The recommendations will not result in a report that sits on a shelf. Immediately after the summit, the EPSCoR Implementation Team will develop a plan to advance the recommendations.
- Community members
- Business people
- Advocates
- Researchers and educators
- Tribal members
- Public officials
- Government employees
- Students
What Happens at the Town Hall?
This will not be a typical conference with a series of presentations. There will be a few speakers to help set the context, but the bulk of the town hall is comprised of small group discussions among participants who care about the issues and want to create practical recommendations for change.
Prior to the town hall, participants will receive a background report that will outline the key issues and serve as a basis for the discussions held during the town hall.
What Happens after the Town Hall?
The recommendations will not result in a report that sits on a shelf. Immediately after the summit, the EPSCoR Implementation Team will develop a plan to advance the recommendations.
Register
The registration fee is $30, which helps cover the cost of meals and snack breaks. Registrations are not refundable.Location
Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
505-821-3333
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Lodging
A limited number of discounted rooms have been reserved.
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I will be paying by credit cardReports
Background Report
This report will provide the foundation for the discussions during the town hall. We ask that participants read the report beforehand.
After the town hall, participants' final recommendations will be posted here.
This report will provide the foundation for the discussions during the town hall. We ask that participants read the report beforehand.
Town Hall on New Mexico Fire and Water Background Report (838 KB) 23-May-2012
Final Report
After the town hall, participants' final recommendations will be posted here.
Town Hall on New Mexico Fire and Water Final Report (308 KB) 18-Jun-2012
Speakers
Welcome
- Mary Jo Daniel, PhD., Associate Director, New Mexico EPSCoR
- David McGinnis, Program Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, National Science Foundation.
Roundtable Discussion
- Janie Chermak, Ph.D., Professor, UNM Department of Economics
- Clifford Dahm, Professor, UNM Department of Biology
- J. Michael Chavarria, Forest Development and Restoration Manager, Santa Clara Pueblo Forestry Department
- Scott Verhines, State Engineer, NM Office of the State Engineer
- Robert Parementer, Director Scientific Services Division, Valles Caldera National Preserve
Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors who generously support this town hall.