AGENDA
Sustainable Ecosystems Institute
Multi-species Avian Ecology Summit

March 17-19 2003
The Westin Hotel
Key Largo

 Overview

 This is a scientific workshop aimed at reaching a common understanding of the science, and communicating this science to all parties, including decision makers. An external panel of scientific experts will review material presented by scientists whose research and expertise has contributed to our understanding of the ecosystem. There will be questions and answer sessions.  For information on the Sustainable Ecosystem Institute Process and Approach please see http://sei.org and for an example please read “Reducing Risk and Uncertainty” available at http://www.sei.org/riskunc.html

This is the first part of a two-phase workshop. The next phase will consist of a second workshop to focus on articulating and integrating scientific information.

 

Session Agenda

 Monday March 17^th 2003

8:00-8:30a.m.Opening Remarks.
            Overview of workshop goals and approach
            The SEI Workshop process

8:30 -11:00a.m.The Everglades Ecosystem
            Natural history
            Cultural history
            Conceptual models of the ecosystem
            Hydrological overview of the Everglades ecosystem
            Recent restoration and management history

 11:00-11:15 a.m. BREAK

 11:15-12:30 p.m. Key Questions in Restoration: What scientific information is needed
            Input from decision makers and stakeholders on information needs.

 12:30-12:35 p.m. Road map for remaining workshop

12:35-1:45 p.m.  LUNCH

 1:45-3:45 p.m. The Wood Stork:
            Presentations, Questions and Answers, Discussion

 3:45-4:00 p.m. BREAK

 4:00-6:00 p.m. The Snail Kite
            Presentations, Questions and Answers, Discussion

 Tuesday March 18^th 2003

9:00-11:00a.m. The Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow
           Presentations, Questions and Answers, Discussion

 11:00-11:15 a.m. BREAK

 11:15-1:00 The Roseate Spoonbill
           Presentations, Questions and Answers, Discussion

 1:00-2:00 p.m. LUNCH

2:00: 4:00p.m  Multi-species Ecosystem Approaches
           Presentations, Questions and Answers, Discussion

4:00-4:15 p.m. BREAK

4:15-6:15p.m.Questions and Answer, Discussion

6:15p.m.  Workshop Concludes

Scientific Panel

Dr. Martin Cody UCLA
Dr. Jeffrey Walters
Dr. Barry Noon
Dr. Peter Frederick
Dr. Reed Bowman
Dr. Randall Hunt

Scientific Facilitator

Dr. Steven Courtney (VP for Science-Policy SEI)

 Bios coming soon.