Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Location:
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This meeting is an opportunity for students, faculty, professionals, and executives to network and learn about fisheries and wildlife issues, opportunities, and happenings in Βι¶ΉΣ³» and the region.
We will bring in experts in the field for exciting, interactive presentations to focus on:
- The Cooperative Research Unit’s mission – graduate education, actionable research, and technical assistance, and
- The human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife management and how the Unit might play a larger role in this field.
Questions?
Reach out to Unit Leader Jeff Falke (jfalke@unr.edu) and NV Unit Administrative Assistant Jen Grove (jgrove@unr.edu).
Meeting Agenda
9 A.M. Cooperator Perspectives1 (Large Meeting Room)
9 A.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Je'rey Falke, Unit Leader, U.S. Geological Survey, Βι¶ΉΣ³» Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
9:20 A.M. Western Region CRU Highlights, Ms. Jennifer Newmark, Wildlife Management Institute
9:45 A.M. State Agency-CRU Success Stories – Fisheries, Mr. Matthew Corsi, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
10:15 A.M. State Agency-CRU Success Stories – Wildlife, Mr. Justin Gude, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
10:45 A.M. Networking Break
11:15 A.M. Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife in the CRU, Dr. Alexander McIntur', USGS WA Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
11:45 A.M. Expert Panel Q&A Session with Audience Participation
12:30 End of Session
2 P.M. Cooperators Business Meeting2 (Directors Conference Room)
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2 By invitation