OFAH Media Advisory – National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Congress

Experts from across North America to discuss conservation of fish and
wildlife in a changing world

OTTAWA, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – For the first time ever, experts from
Canada and the US will gather in our nation’s capital to discuss how
best to manage fish and wildlife resources into the future. Speakers
will include scientists, biologists, conservation organizations,
academics and key policy makers from both sides of the border, and will
engage delegates in discussions around the future of vital fish and
wildlife populations with the goal of establishing recommendations for
the future protection of these valuable natural resources.

Topics will include invasive species; fish and wildlife diseases; the
socio-economic impact of fishing and hunting; the role of science
versus public opinion in policy decisions; species restoration and
protection; monitoring, assessment and management of natural resources
and related topics. More than 100 presenters will deliver papers on
subjects as diverse as Why the Conservation of Fish and Wildlife should
be a national priority; Managing in the Face of Uncertainty; An
International Perspective on Sustainable Use; Building Public
Acceptance for Sustainable Use of Wildlife; Energy Development and
Impacts on Fish and Wildlife Populations; the Impact of Climate Change
on Polar Bears; Invasive Species in the Great Lakes; Cross Border
Partnerships for Landscape Conservation; and How Much Habitat is
Enough? The full Congress program is available online at www.nfwcc.com.

The primary outcome of the four-day event will be the creation of
twenty-five recommendations based on workshops looking at five key
areas: 1) strengthening and expanding support for fish and wildlife
conservation, 2) programs and institutions, 3) laws and policies, 4)
best science and planning and 5) funding. These recommendations will be
presented during the Thursday morning plenary session when both the
federal Environment Minister and Minister of Fisheries and Oceans will
address the delegates.

Date: May 27-31, 2012

Place: Westin Ottawa (hotel), Ottawa

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is leading the
Congress, in partnership with Shane Mahoney at Conservation Force and
over twenty major partners from across North America, including Ducks
Unlimited Canada, Boone and Crockett, Wildlife Habitat Canada and the
Wild Sheep Foundation.

Affiliated media are invited to attend at no cost. Contact Lezlie
Goodwin for more details.

SOURCE Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters