The CAWS Annual Meeting and Environmental Conference will take place on Wednesday, March 4 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). We welcome wetland and soil scientists, ecologists, designers, and other land use specialists, government officials, municipal commission members, and environmental advocates to join us.
Location:
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry Street
Southington, CT
Presentations will include:
Automated Mapping of Beaver-Influenced Wetlands
2026 Nationwide Permits and 401 Water Quality Certification
Vegetated Riparian Buffers Working Group Updates
Connecticut Wetland In-Lieu-Fee Grant Program Updates
Detecting Northern Hydrilla in the CT River with Satellite Imagery
A Citizen Scientist Program for Monitoring Kettle Lakes and Ponds
Grant Report: The Effects of Sediment Addition Depth on Denitrification in Coastal CT Salt Marshes
Grant Report: Restoration of Indian Paintbrush at Wimisink Wildlife Sanctuary
Plus: The Life Cycle of a Project — Challenges and Solutions, with panel discussion and Q&A, including segments on:
Site Assessment – Rare Species and eDNA Analysis
Design – Higganum Cove Superfund Site & Ecological Restoration
Permitting – Dealing with Rare Species: Tips and Strategies for a Successful NDDB Determination
Construction – Installation of 1,300 Trees and Erosion Control Following Remediation
Maintenance – Mechanical Management of Invasive Plants
Restoration – Creating Native Meadows Using Native Plants
See the agenda on our event page for more information.
PLUS an exhibitor hall featuring displays by product and service suppliers and conservation organizations (see our sponsors and other exhibitors at bottom). CEUs (TBA) and Certificates of Completion will be provided.
Registration (includes continental breakfast and lunch):
$120 CAWS members
$150 Non-members
$100 students (with ID)
Register online (you may also pay by check through the mail, but please use the online form to reserve your spot).