Deadline for abstract submission is April 9, 2010

The State of the Bay is a free two-day event hosted by the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. The conference provides partnering agencies, local organizations and the general public with the latest news about conditions affecting the Morro Bay estuary and efforts to protect it. Presentations, panel discussions, field trips and exhibits will be accompanied by a poster session focusing on fresh water, estuarine, marine and watershed topics relevant to the estuary and/or its watershed. Submitters are requested to be present at the poster session May 14th at 5 p.m.

Download Abstract Application Here.

Poster subjects should fit within one of the following categories:
    Freshwater, estuarine, or marine water quality protection
    Water conservation
    Habitat restoration and protection
    Creek restoration projects
    Sedimentation
    Rare or endangered species
    Invasive species remediation
    Impervious surfaces/Low Impact Development
    Climate Change

Poster size: 3’x5’ maximum. Posters should be legible from a distance of 5’-6’.

Poster materials should include list of author(s) and should contain sections outlining methods, results and conclusion.

Students and professionals pursuing work on relevant topics are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration. If you believe a topic is relevant to the goals of the Estuary Program and do not see it here, or have any additional questions, please contact us.

Abstracts must be submitted by April 9, 2010
Abstract should state the purpose, significant results, and main conclusion of work in 250 words or less.
Download a printable version of these guidelines.
For additional information, contact:
Shari Sullivan, Morro Bay National Estuary Program at ssullivan@mbnep.org  or (805)772-3834 x13