Opportunities, forwarded by Jane Clark: ==================================================== Mississippi River Workshops -12 locations throughout April This series of public workshops will provide new information about the science of river restoration, present maps of current river conditions, and ask people to help answer: 1) What do you think are significant natural resources in the study area? 2) What do you think are problems or opportunities for habitat restoration and protection in the area? 3) How would you describe “success” for the natural environment in your area? The public’s input will be used to help the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee and the National Audubon Society develop an Atlas of Habitat Restoration and Protection Opportunities for the Upper Mississippi River System. Contact Dan McGuiness at the National Audubon Society: 651/290-1695 or <[log in to unmask]> ==================================================== Offer Volunteer Opportunities to Lt. Governor Pederson Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson is interested in one-day volunteering opportunities for herself to increase awareness and highlight opportunities for volunteer participation. Write her with your ideas and invitations at the State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319. How about environmental education programs, prairie burns, tree planting, etc.? ==================================================== Loess Hills Prairie Seminar The Loess Hills Prairie Seminar will be held on May 21-22- 23, 1999. There is no registration fee, but participants must register early to receive the meals. All of that information will be in the brochure, which will be sent to you a couple of weeks (hopefully) before the Seminar. To get on the mailing list for a brochure call Carolyn Mellein at 800-352-9040 Ex. 6083 or email her at [log in to unmask] ----------------------------------------------------------------- To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send email to [log in to unmask] Make the message text (not the subject): SIGNOFF IOWA-TOPICS