Posted January 25, 2019 ESA thanks those who offered assistance to their colleagues during the partial federal government shutdown. Your spirit of generosity buoyed those affected in tangible and intangible ways. On Dec. 21, appropriations bills expired for some agencies within the federal government resulting in a 35-day partial government shutdown. On Friday, Jan. 25, congressional leaders announced an agreement…
Participate in the 4DEE webinar on January 24, 2019, at 2pm! Register here to receive a link to the webinar. By Kenneth Klemow, Alan Berkowitz, Kim Bjorgo-Thorne, Carmen Cid, Jennifer Doherty, Diane Ebert-May, George Middendorf, Bob Pohlad, and Pamela Templer January 14, 2019 “…ecological issues in this country are intensifying, and many overwhelmingly important ecological problems are now…
A letter from Rich Pouyat, ESA president 2017-2018 As ESA Past President, part of my role is to ensure the continuity of governance in the Society, which means stewarding the election process as chair of the Nominations Committee. While part of the committee’s work is to identify promising candidates for roles in ESA’s volunteer leadership, we cannot be aware…
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke January 4, 2019 Publishing research – sharing the methods and the findings of science – was a driving impetus for the formation of scientific societies. The Ecological Society of America launched in 1917 with the publication of its Bulletin and then in 1920 created the flagship journal Ecology. The economics of ESA producing these…
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Alison Mize, 202-833-8773 x205, alison@esa.org The Ecological Society of America is concerned with the proposed rule issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replace the 2015 Clean Water Rule (Waters of the United States Rule or WOTUS). ESA urges the agencies…
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke December 5, 2018 I’ve often despaired of the slow progress the ecological science community is making toward reflecting the diversity of society overall. One advancement is the acknowledgment that diversifying STEM fields is not just about recruitment, but even more about retention. So many efforts over the past decades to recruit women and members…
Applications Open for ESA 2019 Certification Period The Ecological Society of America is now accepting applications from individuals wishing to become certified ecologists. Applications are due February 1, 2019. Learn more about the application process, requirements, fees, and certification levels – download the ESA Certification Requirements Checklist and start the application process now. To receive a discounted application fee, join…
Former ESA President David M. Lodge published an opinion piece in the Washington Post, arguing that climate change and resulting natural disasters like Hurricanes Florence and Michael, will exacerbate economic inequality. For some, a hurricane could mean homelessness and unemployment — tough obstacles to overcome without an adequate safety net and flood insurance coverage. Lodge urges Congress to reform…
The ESA is seeking applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Ecology. Ecology, the oldest of the ESA journals, will celebrate its 100th year of publication in 2019. Don Strong, who has led this journal for the last 18 years, will be stepping down in December 2019. Published monthly in partnership with Wiley, Ecology is the most frequently cited journal in…
Laura Huenneke, an ecologist and conservation scientist who has also served in university and nonprofit leadership positions, became President of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) during the Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, LA. Elected by the members of ESA for a one-year term, Huenneke presides over the world’s largest professional society of ecologists. Its membership is composed of…
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The Ecological Society of America (ESA) will donate over $17,500 to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) to offset the environmental costs of the Society’s 103rd Annual Meeting, held this year in New Orleans, LA. More than 3,500 attendees convene from across the globe this week to impart, discuss, and share the latest in essential ecological…
Arti Garg believes that scientists need to engage in local policy. In this guest post, Garg shares how she became interested in local government and was inspired to create Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL). “Decisions are made by those who show up” – Origin Unknown This quote captures my experience as a policy analyst and adviser in Congress and in the White…