Overview
Private landowners care for about 75 percent of America's lands and natural
resources. A growing world population is placing increasing demands on
these lands for production of food, fiber, timber, recreation, drinking
water, and other benefits. The public demands that there be a call for new
public policies to meet, successfully, the challenges of the next century.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is organizing the Conservation Forum
Series and the National Conservation Summit to help build a new conservation
strategy that recognizes and values the important contributions of private
lands conservation to our Nation's environmental health, natural resource
sustainability, and a sound economy.
Six regional Forums across the country will set the stage by identifying and
assessing conservation issues and opportunities affecting America's private
lands. The National Conservation Summit will focus the results of this
dialogue to build the foundation for a new conservation strategy for the
21st Century. Locations and dates for these events are:
Regional Forums: Portland, Oregon October 20,
1999
Denver, Colorado October 21,
1999
Sacramento, California October 22, 1999
Syracuse, New York October 26,
1999
Atlanta, Georgia October 27,
1999
Amarillo, Texas October 28, 1999
National Summit: Ames, Iowa December 14,
1999
See below for details about locations. For more information, contact Ann
Carey (ann.carey@usda.gov) or Scott Hoag
(scott.hoag@usda.gov)
These sessions will raise public awareness of the value of private land
conservation, highlight private landowners' tradition of stewardship of
natural resources, and initiate a dialogue on national issues, such as:
* Value of open and natural spaces, including farms, ranches,
forests, and wetlands
* Advantages of urban and rural community partnerships to achieve
mutual conservation goals, especially at the urban/rural interface
* Role of public and private investments in conservation of natural
resources on private lands
* Critical role of natural resource sustainability on private lands
for the Nation's well being
* Importance of the USDA conservation delivery system in promoting
sound private land stewardship
Panelists and Presenters: The Secretary of Agriculture, or his
representative, will host each Forum and lead an open dialogue with six to
eight panelists representing America's farmers and ranchers, forest
landowners, small business owners, academia, agribusiness, environmental
groups, and recognized subject matter experts. The audience will also have
the opportunity to ask questions or provide brief comments.
PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION FORUM SERIES
and
NATIONAL CONSERVATION SUMMIT
CONFERENCE SITE
PORTLAND
Wednesday, October 20 - Portland, Oregon
Portland Airport Holiday Inn
8439 NE Columbia Boulevard
Portland, Oregon
DENVER
Thursday, October 21 - Denver, Colorado
Radisson-Denver, Stapleton Plaza
3333 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado
SACRAMENTO
Friday, October 22 - Sacramento, California
Sacramento Grand Ballroom
629 J Street
Sacramento, California
SYRACUSE
Tuesday, October 26 - Syracuse, New York
Sheraton University Hotel
801 University Avenue
Syracuse, New York
ATLANTA
Wednesday, October 27 - Atlanta, Georgia
JW Marriott at Lenox
3300 Lenox Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia
AMARILLO
Thursday, October 28 - Amarillo, Texas
Sunset Convention Center
3701 Plains
Amarillo, Texas
AMES
Tuesday, December 14 - Ames, Iowa
Scheman Continuing Education Bldg
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
John Q Hammons Holiday Inn
Portland Airport Hotel and Conference Center
8439 ME Columbia Boulevard, Portland, 97220
503/256-5000
Rate: $72
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 1, 1999
Radisson Hotel Denver, Stapleton Plaza
3333 Quebec Street, Denver, 80207
303/329-2725
Rate: $80
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 14, 1999
Hyatt Sacramento at Capital Park
1209 L Street, Sacramento, 95814
916/443-1234
Rate: $199
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 7, 1999
Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center
801 University Avenue, Syracuse, 13210-1720
315/475-3000
Rate: $89 single, $99 double
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 8, 1999
JW Marriott Hotel Lenox
3300 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, 30326
404/262-3344
Rate: $80
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 4, 1999
Ambassador Hotel
3100 I-40 West, Amarillo, 79102
806/358-6161
Rate: $50
RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 7, 1999
Ames - Holiday Inn Gateway Center
US 30 and Iowa State Center, Ames, 50010
515/292-8600 Rate: $69
RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 22
Des Moines - Des Moines Marriott - Downtown
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines
515/245-5500 Rate: $72
RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 1 -
ask for Government Rate, no room block
For more information, contact Ann Carey (ann.carey@usda.gov) or Scott Hoag
(scott.hoag@usda.gov)
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