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The
conference was held at Tradewinds
Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, May 14-17, 2006. For information,
please contact Judy Tucker, Executive Director, The Coastal Society
at coastalsoc@aol.com.
TCS
20, the Society's 20th International Conference presented a solution-based
conference experience: learning and sharing information, success
stories and challenges, and exploring the interface among scientists,
policy-makers, coastal managers and the public.
TCS
20 focused on thoughtful, innovative solutions or case studies that
can serve as platforms for learning and discussion among conference
participants. Special emphasis will be given to issues facing Florida's
coastal areas. Presentations were given that would:
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Provide
scientific information relevant to solving contemporary coastal
problems;
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Integrate
science, management, and policy towards changing behaviors;
and,
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Present
questions or case studies that allow for dialogue, learning,
and solution-sharing.
To
complement the TCS 20 Theme of Innovative Solutions, the conference
was organized within the following tracks:
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Solutions
for Land Use Challenges
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Solutions
for Governing Ocean Use Conflicts
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Solutions
for the Effective Integration of Science
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Solutions
for Changing Behaviors: Professionals & the Public
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Solutions
for Mitigating Coastal Natural Hazards
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