Welcome

Long Point Waterfowl and the University of Guelph are co-hosting the 5th North American Duck Symposium and Workshop (NADS 5), which will be held in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 - 21 August 2009. The theme for the symposium is "Duck Research and Management in a Changing World".

The symposium and workshops are forums for scientists, biologists, managers, and students who are passionate about the conservation and management of ducks. Building on the success of four previous symposia, NADS 5 is an exciting mix of workshops, invited plenary lectures, poster presentations, and papers that address cutting edge conservation issues.

What's New:

• Important Notice for US Symposium Attendees:  As of June 1 2009, all Americans returning to the US from Canada must have a valid US Passport.

• Abstract Revisions: NADS 5 organizers are providing authors with an option to submit a revised abstract later this summer. Ensure that the NADS 5 Proceedings and archive contains the most up-to-date information. The submission period is strictly from 20 to 31 July 2009; please be sure to carefully follow formatting instructions for oral and poster abstracts.

• Abstracts for Plenary and Contributed Papers Sessions can now be viewed online ... abstracts for Posters will be available at a later date.

• The NADS 5 Science Program is now available for view and download. Be sure to check the Oral and Poster Programs to see when and how you are slated to present your paper. 

• Congratulations the North American Duck Symposium Travel Scholarship recipients:
  • John A. Dassow - Southern Illinois University
  • Heath M. Hagy - Mississippi State University
  • Benjamin J. O’Neal - University of Illinois
  • Sarah J. Thompson - University of Minnesota
  • Josh L. Vest - Utah State University
     
• Congratulations to the Robert N. Helm, Jr. Travel Scholarship recipients:
  • Courtney L. Amundson - University of Minnesota and Matthew R. Pieron - Louisiana State University (co-winners)
  • Kirsty E. B. Gurney - University of Saskatchewan
      
• Now that you know you are presenting and have now seen the breadth and depth of the Science Program, why not register and book your accomodation now? The first 350 full-time conference registrants will receive a conference gift package upon arrival! Online or Mail-in/Fax registration forms are available.
   
• Check out and sign up for one of the Pre-conference Tours & Conference Trips being offered in conjunction with NADS 5.
  
  Note: This website is updated as more information and details become available, so be sure to check back often to see what's new for NADS 5.

  
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