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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: darkgreen">WHC Restoring Greenspace 2006 Promotes On-the-Ground Projects in EPA Region 10 <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Wildlife Habitat Council<o:p></o:p></STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Restoring Greenspace: Ecological Reuse of Contaminated Properties in EPA Region 10<o:p></o:p></STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>May 3-4, 2006<o:p></o:p></STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This conference will offer an array of opportunities to foster dialogues and recognize efforts by companies, government agencies and conservation organizations in working toward the Wildlife Habitat Council’s goal of maintaining responsible and sustainable wildlife habitat management programs on properties undergoing remediation and restoration. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">Hear Dynamic Speakers -- See Regional Case Studies -- Experience Field Trips -- Find Limitless Networking Opportunities</SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Space is limited and it is important that you register now to ensure you have a spot and to avoid increased costs. <A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm">http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm</A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Invite a colleague or friend to attend this conference by forwarding this </STRONG><A title=http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,M3,3acce5a4-2ca9-4090-8f6c-f0807b647475 href="http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,M3,3acce5a4-2ca9-4090-8f6c-f0807b647475"><STRONG>link</STRONG></A><STRONG>.</STRONG><B><BR><BR><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">WELCOME</SPAN> </STRONG><BR><BR></B>The <A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/ href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/">Wildlife Habitat Council</A> (WHC) works with its member companies and conservation groups on voluntarily enhancing properties for wildlife habitat benefits and promotes the implementation of ecological reuse of contaminated properties. Both the environment and economy will benefit greatly if ecological enhancements could be included in cleanup and restoration programs on a more systematic and efficient basis.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WHC has made significant progress in achieving these goals through a series of conferences and through the development of its Land Restoration Program. Through the collaboration with federal and state agencies and industry, we work to demonstrate the methods and means by which state and local governments, industry and community groups can use ecological enhancements to increase the rate at which contaminated lands, both private and public (state, tribal, local), can be restored for a variety of reuses, including wildlife habitat. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Moving to the regional level, WHC is promoting on-the-ground measures and developing demonstration sites to increase the use of ecological enhancements in restoration efforts. This is the fourth <A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm">Restoring Greenspace Conference</A> WHC has hosted, and the conference aims to present a first-hand look at innovative programs, new initiatives and case studies that highlight the incorporation of ecological reuse practices in site restoration in EPA Region 10.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">SPONSORS</SPAN></STRONG> </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WHC thanks the following sponsors:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">AIG Environmental, BP, Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., CH2M Hill, ConocoPhillip, ExxonMobil, Kinder Morgan, Monsanto Company, U.S. EPA Region 10, United States Gypsum Company and Washington State Department of Ecology.</SPAN> <SPAN style="COLOR: black">(As of January 20, 2006)</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Thank you to our partners in the development of this conference: </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Natural Resource Damages Focus Group, Idaho GEMStars, ITRC, King County Solid Waste Division, Northwest Environmental Business Council, Northwest Pulp and Paper Association, Puget Sound Action Team, Trust for Public Land and Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development</SPAN> (As of January 20, 2006)</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Facilitated by Consensus Solutions, Inc.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">WHO SHOULD ATTEND?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Individual Landowners</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Corporate Landowners – Project Managers, Corporate Remediation Managers</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Service Providers, Technology Vendors, and Consultants</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Local, State and Federal Regulators</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Environmental Groups<BR><BR><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES</SPAN> </STRONG><B><BR></B><BR><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">* </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Identify ecological approaches to clean up and the costs and benefits of ecological reuse through case studies;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">* </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Identify performance metrics for success in ecological restoration;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">* </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Assess regulatory challenges to using ecological enhancements on contaminated properties;</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">*</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Evaluate approaches for obtaining constructive & meaningful stakeholder involvement; and</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: darkgreen">*</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> Determine next steps for EPA Region 10 stakeholders to address issues surrounding the ecological reuse of contaminated properties.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">There are a limited number of exhibit spaces available for corporations, consulting firms, government agencies and NGOs to present information that demonstrates the use, values and experiences in applying ecological enhancements in site remediation. The exhibition will be used throughout the conference, during breaks and pre- and post- conference sessions as part of the sharing of information that will further encourage the use of these approaches. Visit <A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm">http://www.wildlifehc.org/events/restoringgreenspace.cfm</A> to learn more.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A name=OLE_LINK1>The Wildlife Habitat Council is a nonprofit, non-lobbying organization dedicated to increasing the quality and amount of wildlife habitat on corporate, private and public lands. WHC devotes its resources to building partnerships with corporations and conservation groups to create solutions that balance the demands of economic growth with the requirements of a healthy, bio-diverse and sustainable environment. </A><A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/ href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1">http://www.wildlifehc.org</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"></SPAN></A><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">To reduce paper waste and conserve resources, a conference program will not be mailed. Visit <A title=http://www.wildlifehc.org/ href="http://www.wildlifehc.org/">http://www.wildlifehc.org/</A> to register and learn more!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">You are receiving this e-mail through your membership with WHC, affiliation with WHC sponsors and partners and/or as a supporter or attendee of a previous Restoring Greenspace event. WHC adheres to a strict no-spam policy in accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Your e-mail address is never used for any reason other than for you to receive our newsletters.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">If you would like to remove yourself from this list, please contact <A title=mailto:greenspace@wildlifehc.org href="mailto:greenspace@wildlifehc.org">greenspace@wildlifehc.org</A> and you will be removed immediately. Thank you!</P>
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<DIV><FONT color=#004000 size=3 PTSIZE="12">Laurie Davies Adams<BR>Executive Director<BR>Coevolution Institute<BR>423 Washington St. 5th<BR>San Francisco, CA 94111<BR>415 362 1137<BR>www.coevolution.org<BR>www.nappc.org<BR><BR><B><I>Our future flies on the wings of pollinators.</B></I></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>