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Green-Blue Summit:
Clean Water through Residential Integrated Pest ManagementAre you interested in the connections between residential pest management, nutrients, and water quality? Then plan to attend the "Green-Blue Summit" on July 18-19, 2007. This event will focus on integrated pest management (IPM) and nutrient management in turf and structural settings. Participants will identify specific areas of concern, help develop strategic plans for addressing IPM needs, and create core messages for consumer outreach and education.
Location: The Green-Blue Summit will be held at Penn State's Great Valley Conference Center, about 30 miles west of Philadelphia, with an evening social at the internationally renowned Longwood Gardens.
Program: The purpose of the Green-Blue Summit is to identify core messages for consumer outreach and education, to identify specific areas of concern, and to develop strategic plans for addressing IPM needs in turf and structural settings. Plenary sessions will focus on
- Risk management
- Water quality information sources for communities
- Marketing the message
- Success stories about IPM and water quality
Participants will then select from concurrent workshops on either turf or structural pest management issues. There will be many opportunities for interaction and networking among individuals of diverse affiliations who share concerns about water quality and residential property management. The summit will be hosted by the Northeastern IPM Center,* with presenters from universities, community organizations, private firms, and federal agencies.Who should attend: The Green-Blue Summit will attract decision-makers interested in the connections between water quality and the management of pests in residential settings, as well as those who can make an impact by sharing key messages with the public. Participants will include municipal and community leaders, consultants, and those affiliated with Extension organizations, federal and state agencies, municipal water authorities, landscape and turf care service companies, structural pest management companies, nongovernmental organizations, universities, and lawn and home care product manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Registration: Register at NortheastIPM.org/greenbluesummit.cfm. An early registration of $220 will cover participation in the program, proceedings, and food. Those who register by June 14 have free entrance to Longwood Gardens and a dinner included. Hotel costs are separate. For additional information, please contact the leaders of the Northeastern IPM Center’s Community IPM Working Group: Mary Kay Malinoski or Lynn Braband.
* The Northeastern IPM Center is funded through the USDA's Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service (CSREES). The Green-Blue Summit is organized by the Center's Community IPM Working Group.