BIG EDDY ECOSYSTEM SYMPOSIUM, OCT 11-13, 2006
Sharing oceans ecosystems – bridging gaps between nations, science and management
Who is attending the Big Eddy Symposium?
This is an exciting and interactive symposium designed to elicit communication, dialogue and partnerships among participants, while creating momentum and direction for this international project. This is your chance to become part of the Big Eddy and help shape the direction of this initiative.
Please register for this outstanding event. Find your place in the Big Eddy
Many organizations and agencies are already registered:
British Columbia Integrated Land Management Bureau, Marine Planning Office
British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Oceans and Marine Fisheries Division
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Comox Strathcona Regional District
DJ Dobell Consulting
Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Huu-ay-aht First Nation
Living Oceans Society
Mac's Oyster's
Makah Tribe
Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources, Offshore Oil and Gas Division
NOAA Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Ocean Renewable Energy Group
Olympic Coast Alliance
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Orca Network
Pacific Marine Conservation Council
Parks Canada, Pacific Rim National Park
Quileute Indian Tribe
University Alaska Fairbanks
University of British Columbia, Fisheries Centre
University of Victoria, Centre for Global Studies
University of Washington, Olympic National Resources Center
US Coast Guard, Sector Seattle, Incident Management Division
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Uu-a-thluck
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
West Coast Vancouver Island Aquatic Management Board
WEDNESDAY OCT. 11 |
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Time |
Topic |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Registration, tea, coffee & small breakfast |
9:00- 9:15 |
Welcome Ceremony : Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation |
9:15 – 9:45 |
Context and purpose of the Big Eddy Ecosystem Symposium |
9:45 - 10:45 |
Opening Addresses : Hear federal, state/provincial, and First Nations dignitaries discuss the importance of The Big Eddy area and their commitments to transboundary cooperation |
10:45 –11:15 |
Tea & coffee break |
11:15 - 12:00 |
Keynote Celebrity Speaker : Learn about the ‘big picture’ of oceans and ocean values |
12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00 – 2:30 |
Presentations and Discussion: Learn about and discuss the ‘Big Eddy Picture’—Interesting facts and perspectives about the ecological, oceanographic, social, and economic characteristics and values of the area |
2:30 – 3:00 |
Tea & coffee break |
3:00 – 4:45 |
Activity: Find out and contribute information on who is addressing current problems and scenarios in Canada and the U.S. |
Evening Event
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Evening mixer: Meet interesting people, find out what’s happening through posters, displays and information booths, and have a great time |
THURSDAY OCT. 12 |
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Tea, coffee & small breakfast |
9:00 – 9:15 |
Introduction to Day 2 |
9:15 - 10:45 |
Activity: Discuss and learn about current trends and issues in Canada and the U.S. related to:
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Tea & coffee break |
11:15 - 12:30 |
Continued Activity : Identify cross-sectoral themes and recurring trends and issues in the Big Eddy area |
12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch – Keynote speaker : Cooperating with First Nations in oceans management |
1:30-4:30 |
Activity: Post a topic for discussion or choose one to attend
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Evening Event |
‘The Oceans is Our Garden’ Attend a Seafood Feast hosted by the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations and the Makah Tribe. |
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FRIDAY OCT. 13 |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Tea, coffee & small breakfast |
9:00 – 9:30 |
Introduction to Day 3 |
9:30 – 10:30 |
Summary of Day 2 and Discussion: Set a plan for building transboundary cooperation: What are the key opportunities? What steps should we take next? |
10:45-11:30 |
Keynote Speakers: Learn about Canadian and U.S. oceans strategies and action plans, and how they support Big Eddy activities |
11:30 - 12:00 |
Closing remarks |
12:00 – 12:30 |
Tla-o-qui-aht closing ceremony |