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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
 Pre-Registration was available through Feb. 11, 2011.

>> Registration Fees
>> Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy
>> How to Register
>> Student Scholarships
>> Information Technology Assistant Scholarship


REGISTRATION FEES
 Registration fees reflect the costs to provide this conference. Thank you for understanding that it is critical that we cover the costs associated with hosting this event. Note: Presenters receive a $15 discount (equivalent of one lunch).

Registration fees include:

  • Access to all conference sessions and field trips
  • Printed conference program (if requested)*
  • Lunch on both days as well as coffee and refreshments throughout
  • 750 ml water bottle with WWA's logo for the first 200 people to pick up their registration materials at the conference. These no-spill bottles by Camelbak were donated by Patagonia and are BPA- and Phthalate-free!
* A note about the printed program: In response to conference feedback, and to conserve resources, we have implemented a new system for the printed conference program this year: we will only print and distribute printed programs to registrants who indicate on their registration that they want a copy of the printed conference program. The printed program will include program highlights and a detailed at-a-glance schedule, but will not include abstracts or speaker bios. The full program, including abstracts and speaker bios, will be available on the conference program website well in advance of the conference for registrants to reference and (if they wish) print out. We will make paper copies of abstracts and bios available for use at the registration desk during the conference.


Both Days Wednesday Only Thursday Only
Early Bird
(by 1/14)		 After 1/14 Early Bird
(by 1/14)		 After 1/14 Early Bird
(by 1/14)		 After 1/14
WWA Members $130 $155 $80 $105 $70 $95
Non-members** $170 $200 $105 $130 $85 $110
Students*** $60 $85 $40 $65 $30 $55

* Register by January 14, 2011 to take advantage of early bird registration rates above (fees go up $25-30 after January 14)
** Join WWA with your conference registration to take advantage of reduced member registration rates. Basic membership starts at just $30/year, so registration savings will more than cover your membership!
*** A limited number of scholarships (for registration and travel) to attend the conference may be available for students with demonstrated need. In addition, in 2011 we will offer an Information Technology Assistant Scholarship. See below for details.
A NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION FEES: We make every effort to keep this conference affordable. The Early Bird rates listed are the same as they were for our 2008 conference. We have increased the fees from 2010 (by $5) for registrations received after the Early Bird deadline in order to cover cost increases for providing the conference.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
 WWA will refund registration payments for cancellations made on or before Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made after February 8th -- within one week of the conference -- because of costs incurred by our organization (for meals, printed materials, etc.). Cancellations can be made by phone (608-250-9971), email (register[at]wisconsinwetlands.org) or mail (must be received by February 8th; mail to 222 S. Hamilton St. #1 Madison, WI 53703). Substitute participants are welcome, but please notify our office of substitutes by Tuesday, February 8. Thank you for understanding our need for this policy. Please call 608-250-9971 if you have any questions.


HOW TO REGISTER
 WWA is excited to debut online registration for our annual conference this year as part of our ongoing effort to conserve natural and financial resources.

Note: Online Registration is now closed.

A note to Sponsors and Exhibors whose benefits include complimentary conference and/or banquet registration(s): please contact Brooke Bushman at register[at]wisconsinwetlands.org for information about how to register your representatives.

A note to Presenters: to take advantage of your $15 presenter discount, use the registration link provided in the email sent to you on December 14, 2010 confirming acceptance of your abstract.

If you are unable to register online (or have any difficulties with this process), please call our office at 608-250-9971 to register by phone. If you prefer or require a paper registration form, please contact register[at]wisconsinwetlands.org or 608-250-9971 to request a paper or pdf registration form.

We also welcome your feedback on the online registration process, as this is a new feature for us. Help us make it easier for you but still provide the information we need to plan the conference. Send your comments to programs[at]wisconsinwetlands.org or call 608-250-9971. Thank you!

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
 Thanks to the generosity of We Energies and The Nature Conservancy, WWA is again able to offer a limited number of scholarships for students with demonstrated need to enable these students to attend the conference. Scholarships cover registration costs for recipients, and may be able to offset a portion of travel costs.

To be considered for a scholarship, please complete a scholarship application form and email it to register[at]wisconsinwetlands.org by Monday, January 3, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Friday, January 7, 2011.

Other sources of funding for students may include:

  • Society of Wetland Scientists. If you are a student member of the Society of Wetland Scientists, we encourage you to apply to the North Central Chapter's Student Travel Grant program, which in recent years has provided selected students financial support to attend professional meetings in the North Central region, such as WWA's conference.
  • The Wetland Foundation provides travel grants for students to attend wetland-focused conferences.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIP New for 2011
Wisconsin Wetlands Association is offering a new scholarship this year for someone with demonstrated conference-related information technology skills. This scholarship is open to any qualified person, student or otherwise. In exchange for providing the following services throughout the conference, the selected applicant will be provided with complimentary registration for the two-day conference (including the banquet) as well as two night’s accommodation at the conference hotel.

To be considered for this scholarship (and to see a full job description for this scholarship), please complete an application form and email it to register[at]wisconsinwetlands.org by Monday, January 3, 1011. Scholarship applicants will be notified of our decision by Friday, January 7, 2011.