October 16-18, 2007
Soil and Water Conservation Society West North Central Conference
Impacts of Increased Bio-Fuel Production on the Midwest Landscape
Dubuque, Iowa
With regional and national attention focused on the use of renewable bio-fuels, energy conservation and energy independence, the impact on the environment (specifically on soil and water quality and quantity) is a critical dimension of the dialog that has often been in the background. The desire for less reliance on fossil fuels and foreign sources of energy will have a dramatic impact on national soil and water resources.
The goal of the conference is to elevate the debate beyond just technology creation and narrow economic development aspects to address soil conservation, water quality and human decisions about land management and how these intersect in the public debate surrounding bio-based fuels; and in particular, increases in grain based bio-fuel production. The conference will include plenary presentations, concurrent sessions,. tours and displays. For more information and registration, http://www.swcs.org/en/conferences/regional_conferences
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