The Coastal Society 
2002 Conference
 CONVERGING CURRENTS: 
SCIENCE, POLICY AND CULTURE AT THE COAST
May 19 - 22, 2002
Moody Gardens Hotel
Galveston, TX

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CALL FOR PAPERS

The Coastal Society invites papers, posters and proposals for sessions for its 18th international 2002 conference in Galveston, Texas. The conference will explore interrelationships among the physical, ecological, cultural and political currents that converge at our nation’s coast. Operating at all scales of spatial resolution – local, regional, national and international – these currents intermingle to form a rich tapestry of natural elements and human designs, each dependent on the other.

To examine these interrelationships, the conference will have three sub-themes based on separate tiers of geographic resolution:

  • Coastal Watersheds and Estuaries – Exploring the Vital Link Between Land and Water.
  • Ecosystem Perspectives at the Regional Scale – The Gulf of Mexico Case Study.
  • National Treasures and the International Commons – Ocean Resources in the 21st Century.

E ach morning of the conference, plenary sessions will focus on one of these sub-themes. Afternoon concurrent sessions will fine-tune this focus following four tracks: 

  • Physical characteristics that define ecological and human interactions.
  • Ecological relationships, environmental health and the need for sustainability.
  • Cultural and economic influences on resource stewardship.
  • Political and legal tools and their influences on resource stewardship.

Preference will be given to submitted papers and posters that relate closely to the four tracks and fit within one or more of the geographic tiers of resolution. However, all papers and proposals for special panels or programs will be considered. Contact conference track leaders directly for more information:

Physical Characteristics that Define Ecological and Human Interactions

Ecological Relationships, Environmental Health and the Need for Sustainability

Cultural and Economic Influences on Resource Stewardship

  • Leigh Taylor Johnson; University of California Sea Grant Program; (858) 694-2852 or ltjohnson@ucdavis.edu
  • Camille Coley; Coastal Resources Center; Universityof Rhode Island; (401) 874-6149 or ccoley@gso.uri.edu

Political and Legal Tools and Their Influences on Resource Stewardship

  •  John Duff; Marine Law Institute, University of Maine Law School; (207) 228-8290 or jduff@usm.maine.edu
  • Kristen Fletcher; Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program; The University of Mississippi;(662) 915-7775 or kfletch@olemiss.edu

Special Emphasis on the International Perspective

Because the conference will be located adjacent to an international regional sea – the Gulf of Mexico – we are striving to be inclusive of perspectives and management ideas from the many nations that border the Gulf. For information regarding international participation, contact Steven Stichter, Organization of American States, (202) 458-3300 or sstichter@oas.org

Special Emphasis on Culture and the Humanities

TCS 18 will include an exciting new focus on social sciences, humanities and the arts. These strongly influence our perceptions, values and management decisions about the coast, but are often given less weight in decision-making because they are more difficult to measure than physical or biological factors.

TCS 18 will provide an opportunity to examine the reflexive relationship between these factors and the coastal environment. We encourage the submission of proposals that will assist in developing funding for academic presentations, performances and exhibitions in the social sciences, the humanities or the arts. For more information, please contact Leigh Taylor Johnson, (858) 694-2852 or ltjohnson@ucdavis.edu

Abstracts

Abstracts should be single-spaced, 250 words or less. Include the name, title, affiliation, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail of each author, and the track(s) where the paper might best fit in the program. Please indicate if your paper or poster will be entered in the Student Awards Competition. Abstracts and proposals for special topic sessions must be received no later than Oct. 15, 2001 - Now extended to November 7!!!!!!.

Submission of Abstracts or Proposals

Abstracts and proposals may be submitted online. Information for online submission is available HERE.

Although online submission is preferred, you may also e-mail, mail or fax (please identify your track area and whether poster or paper when submitting) your abstract or proposal to:

Kristen M. Fletcher
Director, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program
The University of Mississippi
Law Center, Room 518
Post Office Box 1848
University, MS 38677-1848

e-mail:   kfletch@olemiss.edu
office phone:   (662) 915-7775
fax:   (662) 915-5267 

Notification of acceptance and instructions for preparation of proceedings papers will be mailed to the authors by Nov. 30, 2001. Papers will be due Feb. 1, 2002. For more information about abstract or poster submission, contact Kristen Fletcher.

For general information about the conference or about The Coastal Society, contact Judy Tucker, Executive Director, The Coastal Society, PO Box 25408, Alexandria, VA 22313-5408, (703) 768-1599, coastalsoc@aol.com

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