Overview

The NERRA-NERRS Annual Meeting brings together estuarine scientists, educators, and resource managers from around the country to share information and collaborate on the direction of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS).

There are currently 27 Reserves throughout the country that conduct research, monitoring, restoration, education, and training designed to improve our understanding and management of estuaries. Through an effective partnership between NOAA and coastal states, the NERRS plays a critical role in sustaining the nation’s estuaries and coasts.

It is anticipated that close to 200 participants will be in West Virginia for this meeting, which is being coordinated by NERRA and NOAA’s Estuarine Reserves Division. This meeting will be held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

 

The National Conservation Training Center is located in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, less than 2 hours west of Baltimore and Washington, DC. Set up like a college campus, the training center has lodging and serves meals cafeteria-style. In addition to meeting rooms, lodging, and a cafeteria, the center has informal meeting space, a library, and exercise room. There are also nearby trails for exploring the center’s beautiful grounds.