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Thank you for joining us in Galveston, Texas Two years after Hurricane Ike, Galveston is starting to look like its old self! Come enjoy warm Gulf breezes, 30 miles of beach, historic architecture including a wealth of Victorian-Era buildings in the world-famous Strand District, restaurants, shops, art galleries and museums, horse-drawn carriage rides, open-air trolleys, and much more!
Volunteer on Saturday & Help Restore an Estuarine Wetland
Get wet and dirty! Join Restore America's Estuaries, Galveston Bay Foundation, Texas General Land Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and local volunteers to restore an estuarine wetland in West Galveston Bay, Saturday, Novemver 13.
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 A Climate-Neutral Conference
Beginning with our 3rd National Conference in New Orleans, Restore America's Estuaries has been committed to providing climate-neutral conferences. By investing in carbon sequestration projects, we offset 100% of the carbon dioxide emitted during the Conference proceedings. NRG Energy is our Climate-Neutral Conference Sponsor.
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Opening Plenary
Climate Change and the Coast--Science and Solutions
This energizing plenary will set the stage for the Conference sessions by providing a range of views on climate change impacts to our coasts, including a global-science perspective, a look at challenges and opportunities for developing strategies for adaptation, and a forum for forward-looking discussions on the science and policy of carbon sequestration through management of coastal habitats.
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Coastal Restoration Awards Luncheon
At a special lunch on Tuesday, November 16, Restore America's Estuaries will honor those who have made commitments to coastal habitat restoration.
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A Dynamic Program
The best the coastal restoration community has to offer: More than 80 concurrent sessions, 160 poster presentations, and 400 presenters--the Conference Program will explore all aspects of coastal and estuarine restoration and examine one of the most pressing issues facing our coasts--climate change.
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Restoration Celebration, Creating Momentum for the Future!
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! (Let the good times roll!). What would Galveston be without at least one blowout party?! Join us on Tuesday, November 16, at the San Luis Resort Hotel adjacent to the Convention Center, as we cheer our progress, toast our future, and enjoy each other's company. FREE.
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