The Science of Water with Dr. Sweeney
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
6:30PM - 8PM
At Audubon Greenwich
A special presentation about one of our most precious natural resources—fresh water. Dr. Bernard Sweeney from the Stroud Water Research Center will discuss the science of freshwater research, including how our streams and rivers function as a whole and the complex web of life that inhabits them. Only through knowing how healthy streams and rivers work, and what happens when they become polluted, can we determine how to protect and preserve this vital resource. Participants will leave with a fresh perspective on how to protect, preserve, and restore watersheds everywhere, including our local area.$5 suggested donation accepted at the door.
RSVPs not required but are appreciated.
Contact Jeff at (203) 869-5272 x239
and/or jcordulack@audubon.org
Dr. Bernard Sweeney is the Director, President, Senior Research Scientist, Stroud Water Research Center Head, Freshwater Surveillance Group, The International Barcode of Life Project , Adjunct Professor of Biology, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania. His current research interests are: The role of water quality monitoring in conservation, population and community ecology of temperate and tropical aquatic invertebrates, pollution assessment in temperate and tropical streams using macroinvertebrates, the role of streamside forests in the structure and function of stream and river ecosystems, factors affecting the growth and survivorship of trees in riparian forests, the effects of global warming on stream ecosystems, genetic variation and gene flow among populations of stream insects, the effects of diet and seasonal temperature change on aquatic insect populations, evolution of facultative parthenogenesis in aquatic insects, bioenergetics and secondary production of aquatic insects, and the bioassay of toxic materials in aquatic systems.
For more information about Dr. Sweeney and the Stroud Water Research Center, please visit: http://www.stroudcenter.org/about/bernardsweeney.htm
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For more information contact:
Jeff Cordulack
Events and Communications Manager
Audubon Connecticut/Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 ext. 239
(203) 613-8813 (cell)
jcordulack@audubon.org
http://greenwich.audubon.org
Are you looking to volunteer your time? Do you need community service hours for school? Audubon Greenwich is always in need of dedicated volunteers. Please contact Brian O’Toole at (203) 869.5272 ext. 221 to learn about upcoming volunteer events and opportunities.
Dr. Bernard Sweeney is the Director, President, Senior Research Scientist, Stroud Water Research Center Head, Freshwater Surveillance Group, The International Barcode of Life Project , Adjunct Professor of Biology, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania. His current research interests are: The role of water quality monitoring in conservation, population and community ecology of temperate and tropical aquatic invertebrates, pollution assessment in temperate and tropical streams using macroinvertebrates, the role of streamside forests in the structure and function of stream and river ecosystems, factors affecting the growth and survivorship of trees in riparian forests, the effects of global warming on stream ecosystems, genetic variation and gene flow among populations of stream insects, the effects of diet and seasonal temperature change on aquatic insect populations, evolution of facultative parthenogenesis in aquatic insects, bioenergetics and secondary production of aquatic insects, and the bioassay of toxic materials in aquatic systems.For more information about Dr. Sweeney and the Stroud Water Research Center, please visit: http://www.stroudcenter.org/about/bernardsweeney.htm
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For more information contact:
Jeff Cordulack
Events and Communications Manager
Audubon Connecticut/Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 ext. 239
(203) 613-8813 (cell)
jcordulack@audubon.org
http://greenwich.audubon.org
Volunteer at Audubon Greenwich!
Are you looking to volunteer your time? Do you need community service hours for school? Audubon Greenwich is always in need of dedicated volunteers. Please contact Brian O’Toole at (203) 869.5272 ext. 221 to learn about upcoming volunteer events and opportunities.
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