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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT EIGHTH VIRGIN ISLANDS NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONFERENCE “Strengthening Community Awareness to Protect & Restore Our Environment” DECEMBER 4TH & 5TH, 2003 The Westin St. John Resort & Villas St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands TOPICS INCLUDE • Nonpoint Source Education & Outreach • New Government Initiatives • Nonpoint Source Case Studies / Research • Watershed Approaches • Field Trip / Outdoor Classroom C Youth Session & Contest Visit our Conference website at: http://rps.uvi.edu/CES/VINPSconf.2003.htm Visit the Westin St. John Resort website at: www.westinresortstjohn.com SPONSORED BY: Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources Coastal Zone Management Program, Division of Environmental Protection & Division of Fish & Wildlife University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service, Conservation Data Center & V.I. Marine Advisory Service Virgin Islands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. Virgin Islands Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Committee U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture—Natural Resources Conservation Service REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT Name: Agency/Affiliation: Street Address: City/State/Country/Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Will you be presenting a paper, poster or exhibit? (Y/N) What type of presentation? Please fill out the following registration information, making sure to check off all appropriate boxes. CATEGORY Pre-Conference Short Course: Alternative Septic Design Wednesday, Dec. 3 BEFORE NOV. 20 AFTER NOV. 20 FEE ENCLOSED Thurs. Dec. 4 Fri. Dec. 5 Thurs. Dec. 4 Fri. Dec. 5 Registration G FREE! G FREE! G FREE! G $25.00 G $25.00 Luncheons on own G $25.00 G $25.00 G $25.00 G $25.00 Welcome Reception (Thursday) N/A G FREE! N/A G FREE! N/A Tour (Friday) N/A N/A G $5.00 N/A G $10.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED: *Other lunch venues are available on-property should you not wish to pay the luncheon fee. Ask about previous years’ proceedings! FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM BEFORE NOVEMBER 20, 2003 FOR FREE REGISTRATION! For further information or to register, contact Kysha Wallace, V.I. Department of Planning & Natural Resources (340) 774-9632 x. 5261, Fax: (340) 714- 9549 or, or visit our webpage at http://rps.uvi.edu/CES/VINPSconf.2003.htm. The Westin Resort & Villas is located on St. John’s southwestern shore 10 minutes from the Cruz Bay ferry dock. The Westin offers guest rooms with private balconies or patios with breathtaking views. The resort features snorkeling, kayaking, tennis and swimming in the turquoise bay or freshwater pool with its own waterfall. The Westin also has a Beach Café and bar, fine dining, and a deli. Special room rates of $135 per night plus 8% tax & $12 per night resort service fee (~$158.00 total, single or double) have been arranged for this event. These rates are valid 1 day prior to and 2 days after the event (May 15 to May 19). To receive the established group rate, please identify yourself as a member of the NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONFERENCE. Reservations can be made by contacting the Group Reservations Coordinator at (340) 693-8000 or rehema.gumbs@westin.com, or faxing the registration form to (340) 779-4500 before the April 15, 2002 deadline. Additional information about the Westin St. John Resort & Villas can be found at www.westinresortstjohn.com. No penalty is assessed for cancellations made at least 3 days prior to arrival date. Cancellations made less than 3 days prior to arrival date may be subject to a one-night penalty charge (fee assessed is dependent upon occupancy at time of cancellation). No personal checks or government requisitions will be accepted. Information on additional accommodations can be found at: www.usvi.net/usvi/stj.html, www.usvi-info.com/infousvi/visitorsguide.html, or www.usvi.com/stjohn. POSTAGE EIGHTH VIRGIN ISLANDS NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONFERENCE “Strengthening Community Awareness to Protect & Restore Our Environment” December 4 – 5, 2003 HOTEL INFORMATION V.I. Department of Planning & Natural Resources Division of Environmental Protection 45 Mars Hill Frederiksted, VI 00840 Printed on recycled paper