Scientists convene at SRS ecology lab this week

The Augusta Chronicle, Ga. /McClatchy-Tribune Regional News/319 words/17 November 2009/KRTAG
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Nov. 17--Scientists and scholars from seven National Environmental Research Parks will gather at the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center in New Ellenton, S.C. on Thursday and Friday to discuss issues including climate change and its impacts, data collection and coordination across sites, environmental stewardship and new ideas about public education and outreach.
SREL will be hosting the workshop for representatives from all seven environmental research park sites: Los Alamos (New Mexico), Hanford (Washington), Nevada, Oak Ridge (Tennessee), Fermilab (Illinois), Idaho, and Savannah River.
The first day of the workshop will involve a limited group of NERP representatives, including officials from the Savannah River Site, who will discuss research aspects at the various NERP sites. During the Friday workshop, representatives will discuss NERPs' interaction with the public. Topics will include formulation of a Department of Energy data collection network, future NERP workshops and publications and education and outreach initiatives at NERPs.