The Natural Areas Association and its partners will host the 2019 Natural Areas Conference-- On The Water's Edge-Managing Our Land and Water In A Changing Landscape-- on October 8-10 in Pittsburgh.

The Conference is one of the nation’s premier gatherings of conservation professionals. It is focused on providing access to cutting-edge information, emerging management techniques, and science-based practices for natural areas practitioners.

The event also serves as an important venue for making connections and sharing knowledge with professionals in conservation-related fields.

Click Here to watch a video invitation to the Conference.

Call For Proposals

Conference organizers are now accepting abstracts for Symposia, Oral Presentations, Posters, Workshops, ID Workshops, and Field Workshops associated with the Conference.

The deadline for proposals is April 15.

Among the topics to be considered are: Best Management Practices on Land for Freshwater Ecosystem Integrity; Mitigating the Impact of Energy Development; Advances in State Forest Management; Identifying Natural Areas for Conservation; Management of Wildlife Habitat; Invasive Species Management and Prevention; Using Data and Technology to advance Conservation; Parcelization of Large Private Land – Opportunities for Conservation; Native Plant Conservation Initiatives; Pollinators in Natural Areas Management; Management Planning to Advance the Conservation of Special Species/Natural Communities; Urban Natural Areas and Green Infrastructure; Wetlands Conservation (for Rare Species); Climate Change – Species and Natural Communities on the Move; and Restoration of Natural Areas Qualities.

Click Here to submit proposals or for more information.

Students, Young Professionals

The Natural Areas Conference offers robust programming and events for students and young professionals.

Students are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations and posters and to compete in the NAA student competition for cash prizes. Student scholarships are available and are awarded on a competitive basis.

Conference Partners

Event Partners: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy–Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Event Sponsors: Richard King Mellon Foundation; FirstEnergy Foundation; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

For more information, visit the 2019 Natural Areas Conference-- On The Water's Edge-Managing Our Land and Water In A Changing Landscape webpage.

About Natural Areas Assn.

The Natural Areas Association was founded more than 40 years ago, NAA is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the support and advancement of the community of natural areas professionals. We strive to provide them with the best scientific Information to inform their work on the ground.

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