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Media Contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627
kwent2@unm.edu

March 28, 2007

Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program to Hold Symposium

Are you curious about what is happening to the Southwestern Willow Flycatchers or the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow? The Middle Rio Grange Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program is sponsoring its Second Annual Symposium to talk about the latest projects and information involving these species.

The symposium will be Monday and Tuesday, April 16-17, 2007, at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education Center at 1634 University Boulevard NE, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It will feature project updates and new information on the biology and ecology of the Rio Grande silvery minnow, the distribution and abundance of the Southwestern willow flycatcher, habitat restoration research and monitoring, water quality and riparian ecology, and investigations into options for irrigation and other water use efficiencies.

Advance registration is required. Cost is $10 for access to the programs and poster presentations, continental breakfast and refreshment breaks and lunch on Monday, April 16. The registration website is http://research.unm.edu/news_events/register/ Please look under MRGESCP Symposium. Registrations will be taken up to 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007.

Checks must be made to the University of New Mexico. Advance payment should be sent to MRGESCP Symposium, c/o Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, MSCO5 3480, Scholes Hall, Suite 327, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Only cash and checks may be accepted at the registration tables. Purchase Orders cannot be accepted.

Registration questions should be directed to Dr. Tim J. Ward, P.E., UNM Assistant Vice

President for Research, at tjward@unm.edu or (505) 277-2328, or Amy Cordoba at acordoba@unm.edu or (505) 277-0168.

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