The Denitrification Research Coordination Network (http://denitrification.org) is pleased to announce a workshop entitled "Denitrification in Managed Ecosystems" to be held May 12-14, 2009, at the University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, Narragansett, RI (nearest airport is Providence, RI).
Denitrification is an important tool in managed ecosystems (e.g., artificial wetlands, riparian buffers, wastewater treatment facilities or holding ponds, etc.) designed to enhance removal of nitrogen or minimize export (agricultural fields).
Increased nitrogen inputs and subsequent export of nitrogen are placing increasing pressure on sensitive ecosystems. An improved understanding of how denitrification might be managed to reduce these impacts is critical. Thus, there is much to be gained from an exchange of knowledge between the communities of scientists and engineers doing research on denitrification and those who are using the denitrification process for practical applications.
This workshop of 25-35 participants will bring these two groups together to catalyze and stimulate interaction and an exchange of knowledge on denitrification. Participants will be drawn from a range of academic institutions, government agencies, and the private sector.
Some specific anticipated outcomes of this workshop include an assessment of knowledge on the effectiveness of various human engineered systems (e.g., wetlands, riparian buffers, waste treatment systems, etc.) to maintain denitrification capacity, new insights on ways to increase/decrease denitrification in intensively managed systems; sharing of knowledge on advances in methods to quantify denitrification.
Application forms for attending the workshop >
The application period will be open until January 19, 2009. If applications exceed the spaces available, selections will be made by mid-February and notices will be sent out by the end of February.
Some funding is available for partial travel support, with priority given to students and young scientists. The application form provides instructions for requesting travel support.
Sincerely,
Workshop steering committee members