Sponsored by:
MN Society for Conservation Biology and Association of
Conservation Professionals
The role of conservation scientists in public policy and advocacy is a long-standing debate. It has recently emerged on the opionion pages of the Star Tribune and merits renewed discussion.
Join us for an informal discussion as conservation scientists and practitioners from MN SCB - ACB come together to share their insights and thoughts on this important topic.
Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Public Library- Roseville
The role of conservation scientists in public policy and advocacy is a long-standing debate. It has recently emerged on the opionion pages of the Star Tribune and merits renewed discussion.
Join us for an informal discussion as conservation scientists and practitioners from MN SCB - ACB come together to share their insights and thoughts on this important topic.
Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Public Library- Roseville
2180 North Hamline Ave
Roseville, MN
55113
See map: Google Maps
Tel. 651-724-6001
Two short readings (4 pages) will seed our discussion:
"Too much advocacy? Scientists and public policy" by Greg Breining, Star Tribune 9/9/12
Read it here
"Conflation of values and science: response to Noss et al." by George F. Wilhere (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife) et. al., Conservation Biology Oct. 2012
Read it here
