Re: [ECOLOG-L] Professional Liability Insurance?

2011-04-28 Thread Mark_Felton
Chris, I led the effort with the Society of Wetland Scientists to develop a Professional Liability Insurance Program. That program specifically requires a PWS certification to access. However, I would suggest you contact the provider directly David Vaughan at http://www.vaughanins.com/ mark

Re: Energy use and blaming

2007-02-04 Thread Mark_Felton
All, I admit to being a bit of a pragmatist but I read this thread and often it seems to devolve to either/or options. A sound energy policy CAN include current oil, and other less sustainable, sources IN conjunction with "alternative fuels" as clearly the US public needs more time, education, and

Re: gender issues in ecology

2006-11-02 Thread Mark_Felton
<> Additionally, it is often easier said than done to replace someone in either very a specific position or in a geographic/facility location that does not automatically draw a large number of applicants - irrespective of the reason for the leave. The "concern" over pregnancy, rightly or wrongly,

Re: ECOLOGY Science or Ecotourism or plunder?

2006-03-28 Thread Mark_Felton
Although, from their web site, it doesn't automatically appear that the collected orchids are leaving Spain and the publications/courses/research they are developing appears solid... A restoration botanist would need to chime in here with whether this is the best way to handle the situation but I