Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems One Year after the Deepwater Horizon Join us in person or online for a science briefing for policymakers
June 6, 2011 4:00 pm Congressional Meeting Room South Capitol Visitor Center The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a significant event to an already stressed Gulf of Mexico. Long-term environmental challenges, such as coastal erosion and water pollution, threaten Gulf communities, economies, and ecosystems. Join the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation to learn the latest scientific information about the oil spill’s impacts to Gulf ecosystems and communities, and for lessons relevant to other coastal areas. Speakers: Dr. Donald Boesch, University of Maryland Dr. Nancy Rabalais, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Dr. David Yoskowitz, Texas A&M University Moderator: Dr. Susan Williams, University of California, Davis Refreshments will be served For more information and to RSVP, visit www.aibs.org/public-policy/rsvp.html The briefing will be webcast live at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/capitol-hill-ocean-week-2011 Presented by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Julie Palakovich Carr Senior Public Policy Associate American Institute of Biological Sciences 1444 I Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 202-568-8117 www.aibs.org
