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® E'.I' Y' MAY 22-25, 2005 =THE DRAWBRIDGE - FT MITCHELL, KY You are invited to be part of the National Watershed Coalition's (NWC) Ninth National Watershed Conference. The theme of the conference is "The Watershed Program at 50: Reflections on the Past and Forecasts for the Fu- ture" It will soon be 50 years since President Dwight D. Eisenhower with the stroke of a pen created the USDA Watershed Program. While many changes have taken place in the United States these past 50 years the program continues to provide pro- tection and benefits across the country. As we reflect on the program at age 50 we are afforded the opportunity to acknowledge our successes and to learn from our mistakes. The Ninth National Watershed Confer- ence will provide an opportunity and a forum to reflect on the program. From these reflections it is our hope that par- ticipants will join in developing a forecast for the future. Much of the history of the Watershed Program is written on the land. The program has had a huge impact on the productivity of the land as well as human health and safety. Presenters are urged to consider past, present and future issues in develo@g submissions for presentation at the conference. Local watershed project sponsors are strongly encouraged to present. Considering the theme which encompasses both reflection and forecasting the future, abstracts for oral presentations will be accepted in the following catego- ries: - USDA PL-534 / PL-566 History - The impact of the USDA Watershed Program 1945-2005 - Case histories -past and present projects and rehabilitations - Watershed lessons learned - Changing roles and new partnerships within the Watershed Program - Non structural success stories utilizing PL-566 - New opportunities for additional benefits in old projects - Local watershed project sponsors future -challenge and opportunity All accepted papers are eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. To submit your abstract, prepare a 400 word, or less, description of your presentation. Electronic copies must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Abstract deadline is December 1, 2004. Include your name, complete mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address with your abstract and mail or email to: Dan A. Sebert, Ph.D. CEO-Executive Director National Watershed Coalition 1023 Manuel, Suite D P.O. Box 556 Chandler, OK 74834 Office 405.627.0670 nwchdgtrs@sbcglobal.net Abstracts will not be returned. Notifi- cation of accepted abstracts will start in January 2005. If your abstract is accepted, your full paper is due April 1, 2005. Maximum length of your final manuscripts is 6000 words, about 9 pages. Presenters are responsible for providing their own conference travel, registration and other expenses. ~~~ ~~~~~.~ Su~rnet• `'~~t~~- .lune 24-26 Buffalo-Red [:i~cr i~:r~iCl'~llCtl l~l~lrl~'1 ~ A~~~a:a1< ~~1~ctoA~ December 2-=i Draina@ Seminar New Manager 1't'~~~kslic~p ® SemitaarlWorks~~nl~ December 2 Drainage,Serninar New Manager ~~~urlcsl~~~p -15-