Dear colleagues, We invite you to participate in a Special Session on Didymosphenia geminata research at the joint meeting of the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography ant the North American Benthological Society in Sante Fe, NM (6‑11 June 2010). For information on the conference, see http://aslo.org/santafe2010.
We are Session S09: Didymosphenia geminata —Environmental Impacts, Limiting Factors, and Prospects for Control Special Session overview: Didymosphenia geminata (didymo) has proliferated in many rivers, both within and outside of its presumed native range. These proliferations may lead to alterations in aquatic communities, ecosystem processes, hydrodynamic conditions and water quality. There is widespread concern that the frequency of new introductions and proliferations is outpacing our understanding of the ecological impacts of didymo, and our ability to control its spread. In the face of this concern, didymo research is expanding rapidly. Much of the initial research focused on chronologies and geographic patterns of invasion. Current research includes environmental impacts, physical and biological factors that limit growth and accumulation, and potential tools for controlling or preventing proliferation. This session will provide a forum for scientists and river managers. We invite presentations on diverse aspects of didymo biology and management, including its effects on organisms and habitats, limiting factors, and the search for safe and effective controls. If you would like to participate in this Special Session, please reply to one of the co-chairs listed below with a tentative title. If you would like your graduate students or colleagues to consider participating, please circulate this invitation. Thank you for your consideration, Scott Larned, NIWA (s.lar...@niwa.co.nz) Max Bothwell, Environment Canada (max.bothw...@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) Cathy Kilroy NIWA (c.kil...@niwa.co.nz Scott T. Larned Principal Scientist National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research P.O. Box 8602 Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone 64-3-348-8987 Fax 64-3-348-5548
