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SETAC-PNC meeting in Lethbridge

The 4^th annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry -Prairie Northern Chapter (SETAC-PNC) will be hosted by the Water Institute for Sustainable Environments (WISE) and University of Lethbridge on June 7-8, 2013 on campus. Approximately 100 delegates, representing  industry, government and academia will meet on June 7 in TH201 for plenary lectures, student platform presentations, a poster session (AH100), and a deluxe banquet with a silent auction (UHall atrium).  A short course will be offered (WE 1001) on the second day (June 8). 

For more information, consult (http://tinyurl.com/SETACPNC) and members of the local organizing committee (A. Hontela, G. Pyle, B. Dew, A. Luek and J. Decker).

SETAC is a not-for-profit, worldwide, professional organization comprised of individuals and institutions dedicated to the study, analysis and solution of environmental problems, the management and regulation of natural resources, research and development and environmental education. The mission of the society is to support the development of principles and practices for protection, enhancement and management of sustainable environmental quality and ecosystem integrity.  

SETAC-PNC, a chapter of the SETAC-North America, has members from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  The chapter holds annual meetings to promote networking, student interactions and training, with a focus on environmental toxicology issues in the prairie provinces.