CASIOPA
We Are The Centre Of Applied Science In Ontario Protected Areas (CASIOPA)
We provide state of the science workshops and networking for all those interested in protected areas, with an emphasis for solutions based on social, natural, and physical science for best practices in all types of protected areas.
2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The conference will be held on November 20, 2024, 0900-1530
Federation Hall, West Ring Road, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
This is a hybrid meeting (in person attendance and online participation)
For those in person, a morning break and lunch will be provided, free of charge
Our conference theme is “Working Towards Biodiversity and Conservation Targets in Ontario Protected Areas”.
Whether you are an experienced professional or early-career professional or student, we encourage your participation. This annual conference is attended by researchers and practitioners in professions related to conservation in parks and protected areas.
Our keynote speakers are:
Dr. Melanie Zurba, Dalhousie University
Dr. Joe Bennett, Carleton University
Dr. Richard Feldman, Erica Newton, & Ryan Holt, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Stephanie Cruz Maysonet, PhD Candidate, University of Waterloo
Queries can be sent to Stephen Murphy, School of Environment, Resources & Sustainability, U Waterloo, stephen.murphy [at] uwaterloo.ca
Registration for in-person attendees is now open: https://forms.gle/SZ1V4S5ESqT5QSqv8
Recommended parking is in Lot M: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainable-transportation/about/our-parking-lots
Registration for online attendees is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdumupzooGtTO_8DsVzsuN7U-4bJ-sXAO
Once you register, you will be auto-emailed the login/passcode information.
The meeting is also recorded for later posting on our YouTube channel.
Draft Schedule as of 1 October 2024
Please note the order of speakers and their titles is subject to change over the next few weeks. We also are finalizing the lightning and shorter-form talks after the final keynote. Typically, about half of our speakers join us remotely. If we have a few more contributed talks for the 1345 session, we will extend the meeting to 1530.
0900-0925 Informal Reception. Snacks and beverages provided.
0925-0930 Welcome to the conference (brief remarks from Stephen Murphy)
0930-1010 Joe Bennett, Carleton University. How can we better monitor and conserve biodiversity in Canada?
1010-1030 Health Break. Snacks and beverages provided.
1030-1110 Stephanie Cruz Maysonet, University of Waterloo. TBA.
1110-1115 Brief break to allow tech change for the next speakers
1115-1155 Ryan Holt, Erica Newton, and Richard Feldman, OMNR. RestoratiON: a tool for prioritizing ecological restoration sites in Ontario
1155-1300 Lunch (provided)
1300-1340 Melanie Zurba, Dalhousie University. TBA.
1340-1345 Brief break to allow tech change for the next speakers
1345-1430 Afternoon short-form and lightning talks (details to follow in our final circular)
1430-1445 Health break only
1445-1515 Annual discussion of what participants want to see next from CASIOPA
1515 Adjournment
