[cseb national] Fwd: CLRA conference

I have attached a copy of Second Announcement and Final Call for Papers for the CLRA Annual Meeting and Conference - in case there are interested CEB members. Please note that the deadline for the submission of abstracts is March 1, 2006.

Regards,

Bryan

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August 20 – 23, 2006, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada


Organizers
CLRA/ACRSD(www.clra.ca)
The Canadian Land Reclamation Association/
Association Canadienne de réhabilitation des sites
dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) is a non-profit organization
that was incorporated in 1975.
The main objectives of CLRA/ACRSD are:
•To further knowledge and encourage investigation of
problems and solutions in land reclamation.
• To provide opportunities for those interested in and
concerned with land reclamation to meet and
exchange information, ideas and experience.
•To incorporate advances from research and practical
experience into land reclamation planning and practice.
•To encourage education in the field of land
reclamation.
•To provide awards for noteworthy achievements in the
field of land reclamation.


IALR
The IALR provides an international information
exchange network for sharing technology relating to the
reclamation of lands disturbed by mineral extraction and
processing.  It is comprised of: American Society for
Mining and Reclamation (ASMR), British Land
Reclamation Society (BLRS), Minerals Council of
Australia and the China Land Reclamation Society.


The  Venue
One of the most beautiful capitals in the world, Ottawa
enjoys the attributes of a major centre with the atmosphere
and charm of a smaller city.  The conference will be held
at the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Ottawa.  A
block of guest rooms has been reserved for the confer-
ence at a special conference rate of only $119 + taxes.
Rooms must be booked before July 28, 2006 to guarantee
this rate.


Call  for  Papers
Abstracts are sought on a variety of reclamation,
restoration and remediation topics including, but not
limited to:
•Mining
•Aggregates
•Oil & Gas
•Forestry
The deadline for submission of abstracts is March 1,
2006.  Submissions should include contact name,
organization, address, phone and fax number and email
address.  Abstracts should be limited to 300 words using
Times New Roman 12 font, and should preferably be
submitted electronically to CLRA2006@xxxxxxxxxxx in
MS Word 2003.  Abstracts may also be forwarded via
mail or fax (see Contact Info).
Please indicate if your preference is for an oral or poster
presentation and if you wish to be considered for the
student competition (must meet eligibility).
Primary authors will be notified of acceptance by March
31, 2006.  For those accepted, the deadline for camera
ready papers is June 30, 2006.


Program  at  a  Glance
Saturday, Aug. 19th
•Whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River
•Guided tour of Gatineau Park
Sunday, Aug. 20th
•Shortcourses
•Guided tour of Gatineau Park
•Welcome reception
Monday, Aug. 21st
•Tradeshow
•Conference opening/technical sessions
•Ottawa River cruise
Tuesday, Aug. 22nd
•Tradeshow
•Technical sessions
•Conference banquet and awards
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Abstract  Deadline
March  1,  2006


Wednesday, Aug. 23rd
•Tradeshow
•Technical sessions
CLRA annual meeting

Thursday, Aug. 24th
•Field trip to Deloro mine site

Friday, Aug. 25th
•Field trip returns

Registration  ($CAN)
Full Registration
•Members (CLRA, IALR, APAO)
•Early (prior to June 30) - $350.00
•Regular (after June 30) - $400.00
•Non-Members
Early (prior to June 30) - $450.00
Regular (after June 30) - $500.00
•Students- $100.00
Daily Rate
•Members - $150.00
•Non-members - $175.00
•Students - $100.00
Registration includes welcome reception, technical ses-
sions, coffee breaks, lunches and conference proceedings.
CLRA memberships are available for purchase for $50
upon registering, entitling you to the lower member rates.

Conference  Sponsorship
There are a variety of sponsorship levels available, please
consult the conference website for more information.
(www.clra.ca/ialr2006/conference.htm)

Tradeshow
A limited number of exhibit booths will be available.
Rates:
•Premium - $1,200.00 (6 available)
•Regular - $850.00 (16 available)
See conference website for more details.

Conference  Airline
Quote convention #CV060990when booking with
Air Canada to receive the conference discount (5-15%).

Student  Competition
The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate
students currently enrolled at a recognized university/
community college and not employed full-timeoutside of
the school.  Cash prizes will be awarded for best papers
and posters at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Proposed  Field  Trips
•Gatineau Park – Aug. 19/20
•Deloro Mine – Aug. 24/25
Proposed  Short  Courses
•Risk Based Decision Making for the Design of
Reclamation Projects
•Contaminated Sites Remediation Technology
Workshop

Other  Conference  Activities
•Whitewater rafting – Aug. 19 – ~ $130.00
•Ottawa River cruise – Aug. 21 – $10.00

Contact  Information
Sharon Rowsome
Natural Resources Canada
555 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G1
Phone: 613-992-2172
Fax: 613-996-9041
Email: CLRA2006@xxxxxxxxxxx

Important  Dates
March 1, 2006: Abstract deadline
March 31, 2006:Notice of acceptance
June 30, 2006: Camera-ready manuscripts
due
June 30, 2006: Early registration deadline
August 19, 2006:Conference begins
Byward Market (credit Misty-Hovey)


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