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WELCOME to the National NPS Monitoring Workshop Registration. As you go through the registration process you will have the opportunity to select the events you would like to attend and sign up for the workshops that interest you. The events and workshops can be reviewed by clicking here or scrolling to the bottom of this page. Please click the Workshop or Field Trip titles to read the descriptions.

We look forward to seeing you in Columbus in September!

*Technical sessions on Monday and Thursday and Wednesday Workshops are eligible for academic continuing education credits at the rate of ten (10) activity hours (excluding lunch, breaks, etc.) equals one (1) credit hour and professional development credits at the rate of one (1) activity hour equals one (1) credit. Field Trip activities are not eligible. Please contact Jessica D'Ambrosio for further details.

Three Ways to Register

For questions regarding your registration, contact Holly Bartholomew, First Class Conferences, (843) 471-2357 or (843) 471-2358 or email bartholomew.6@osu.edu

1. Online:

2. Mail:

Download a registration form, complete, and mail with payment to:

First Class Conferences
2008 NPS Conference
P.O. Box 1367
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465

3. E-mail/Fax:

Download a registration form, complete, and e-mail to bartholomew.6@osu.edu or fax to (843) 471-2369.

2008 Registration Deadlines

July 14 - Early Registration Discount Deadline
August 14 - Regular Registration
After August 14 - Late/Onsite Registration
September 1 - Conference Cancellation Deadline (Refund less $50 processing fee)

Confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation within one week of receipt of this registration form. If an email address is returned undeliverable, a fax or postal mail copy will be sent within 7-10 days.

Cancellations, Changes, Substitutions and Refunds

All requests for cancellations, changes and substitution requests must be made in writing prior on or before September 1, 2008. Cancellations will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made for any pre-conference activity cancellations or no shows. Substitutions may be made without penalty.

Registration Fees:

	Early Bird (through July 14)	Regular (July 15–August 14)	Late/On-Site (after August 14)
NPS Monitoring Workshop* (September 15-18)	$260	$295	$325
Student**	$210	$245	$275
Wednesday Workshop ONLY*** (September 17)	$125 (Full-day) $90 (Half-day)	$150 (Full-day) $125 (Half-day)	$175 (Full-day) $145 (Half-day)
Guest Pass for Tuesday Banquet	$30	$30	$40
Includes 4 continental breakfasts, 4 lunches, refreshment breaks, Monday evening reception, Tuesday tour and evening dinner, Wednesday workshops, and materials. Include University or college and a valid Student ID# in the form above. **Full-day Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments breaks. Lunch is included for the Half-day workshops. NOTE: Cancelled registrations will be fully refunded less a $50 processing fee. Registrations cancelled after September 1 will not be refunded.

Optional Pre-Workshop Event** (Sunday, September 14, 2008)**
Trip 1. Canoeing the Darby	$40	$40	$50
Trip 2. Urban Bike Tour CANCELLED!! If you registered for this event you may still attend Trip 1. Please notify Holly Bartholomew.
****Not included in registration fees listed above.

Pre-Conference Activity (Sunday, September 14)

***NOT included in the registration. This is an optional activity. All activities will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 9:00 am and return at 3:30pm. Lunch is included in the fee. Participants have a choice of one (1) activity listed below:

Trip 1. Canoeing the Darby

Trip 2. Urban Bike Tour CANCELLED!

Field Trips (Tuesday, September 16)

included with full registration All field trips will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 8:45am and return to the hotel at 3:30pm. Lunch is provided. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a field trip at any time.

Participants have a choice of one (1) of the following full-day field trips:

Option 1 – Collaborative Watershed Planning: The Darby Watershed

Option 2 – Innovative Solutions to Stream Restoration and Enhancement

Option 3 – Alternative Agricultural BMPs

Option 4 – Managing Stormwater in Urban Areas

Workshops (Wednesday, September 17)

included with full registration Workshops will occur concurrently. Participants can select one (1) full day workshop to attend, or can select both half day workshops to attend. Lunch is provided with full-day workshops only. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a workshop at any time.

1. Monitoring and Assessment of LID/Green Infrastructure Projects
(Full day; eligible for 6 PDUs)

2. The STREAM Modules: Spreadsheet Tools for River Evaluation, Assessment and Monitoring
(Full day)

3. Developing Social Indicators for NPS Management
(1/2 day)

4. Watershed-Based Planning: A Blueprint for Action
(1/2 day)

5. Meeting Water Quality Standards with Stream Restoration
(Full day)

For questions regarding your registration, contact Holly Bartholomew, First Class Conferences, (843) 471-2357 or (843) 471-2358 or email bartholomew.6@osu.edu

For other technical questions, contact Jessica D'Ambrosio.

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Registration

For questions regarding your registration, contact Holly Bartholomew, First Class Conferences, (843) 471-2357 or (843) 471-2358 or email bartholomew.6@osu.edu

2008 Registration Deadlines

July 14 - Early Registration Discount Deadline
August 14 - Regular Registration
After August 14 - Late/Onsite Registration
September 1 - Conference Cancellation Deadline (Refund less $50 processing fee)

Confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation within one week of receipt of this registration form. If an email address is returned undeliverable, a fax or postal mail copy will be sent within 7-10 days.

Cancellations, Changes, Substitutions and Refunds

***NOT included in the registration. This is an optional activity. All activities will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 9:00 am and return at 3:30pm. Lunch is included in the fee. Participants have a choice of one (1) activity listed below:

included with full registration All field trips will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 8:45am and return to the hotel at 3:30pm. Lunch is provided. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a field trip at any time.

Participants have a choice of one (1) of the following full-day field trips:

included with full registration Workshops will occur concurrently. Participants can select one (1) full day workshop to attend, or can select both half day workshops to attend. Lunch is provided with full-day workshops only. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a workshop at any time.

Technical Questions:

Jessica D'Ambrosio
Conference Coordinator
Phone (614) 688-4438
E-mail: dambrosio.9@osu.edu

Registration

For questions regarding your registration, contact Holly Bartholomew, First Class Conferences, (843) 471-2357 or (843) 471-2358 or email bartholomew.6@osu.edu

2008 Registration Deadlines

July 14 - Early Registration Discount Deadline August 14 - Regular Registration After August 14 - Late/Onsite Registration September 1 - Conference Cancellation Deadline (Refund less $50 processing fee)

Confirmation

You will receive an email confirmation within one week of receipt of this registration form. If an email address is returned undeliverable, a fax or postal mail copy will be sent within 7-10 days.

Cancellations, Changes, Substitutions and Refunds

***NOT included in the registration. This is an optional activity. All activities will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 9:00 am and return at 3:30pm. Lunch is included in the fee. Participants have a choice of one (1) activity listed below:

**included with full registration** All field trips will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 8:45am and return to the hotel at 3:30pm. Lunch is provided. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a field trip at any time.

Participants have a choice of one (1) of the following full-day field trips:

**included with full registration** Workshops will occur concurrently. Participants can select one (1) full day workshop to attend, or can select both half day workshops to attend. Lunch is provided with full-day workshops only. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a workshop at any time.

Technical Questions:

Jessica D'Ambrosio Conference Coordinator Phone (614) 688-4438 E-mail: dambrosio.9@osu.edu

July 14 - Early Registration Discount Deadline
August 14 - Regular Registration
After August 14 - Late/Onsite Registration
September 1 - Conference Cancellation Deadline (Refund less $50 processing fee)

included with full registration All field trips will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 8:45am and return to the hotel at 3:30pm. Lunch is provided. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a field trip at any time.

included with full registration Workshops will occur concurrently. Participants can select one (1) full day workshop to attend, or can select both half day workshops to attend. Lunch is provided with full-day workshops only. Coordinators reserve the right to cancel a workshop at any time.

Jessica D'Ambrosio
Conference Coordinator
Phone (614) 688-4438
E-mail: dambrosio.9@osu.edu