Registrations are now open for the sixth Living Lake Symposium at Lincoln University on 09/10 November 2017.
The theme of the sixth biennial Living Lake Symposium is Streams of Action Ngā Au Tūmahi
The symposium is a two day event consisting of a field trip and a day of presentations.
Registrations and payments must be received by November the 3rd -fill in the form below or download the registration form here .
FIELD TRIP – Thursday November 9th
The bus will leave from Lincoln University Orchard Carpark (gate 3 Springs Road) at 9am.
The trip will travel through the Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere catchment to Whitecliffs and then return to the lake. Along the way we will be visiting points of interest and some of the practical projects and research currently happening in the catchment. We will return to Lincoln University by 5pm for refreshments and networking. Book now – places are limited.
Download more information about the field trip here.
PRESENTATIONS – Friday November 10th
At Lincoln University in the Steward Building. Gather at 8.45 with welcomes starting at 9 am
The presentations will focus on ‘Streams of Action’…the range of work underway that will help us achieve our vision for improved health and biodiversity of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and its catchment. The presentations will give you a broad overview of lake governance and management, links between science and farming, catchment based research/projects – including updates on land, water, flora, fauna, recreation, the local economy and cultural health.
The 2017 ‘State of the Lake’ report will be included in the symposium pack available on November 10th.
Download the presentation day programme here.
Click here for payment options. If paying by direct credit please include your initial, surname and organization (eg. C Jones, WET)
Please note: We offer vegetarian and gluten free choices with all our symposium catering – it will be clearly labeled.
People participating in this event may be photographed by staff members, or other involved with the event. These photographs may be used in newsletters and media release. If you do not want your photo used in this way please notify the organisers on the day.
Thanks to all partner organisations and sponsors (listed below) for making this event possible and for allowing us to keep registration fees very low.