PUBLIC FORUM ON MANAGING PRAIRIE LANDSCAPES

Few ecosystems on Earth have been changed as dramatically as the Great Plains of North America. The last 200 years have seen profound changes in Canada's prairie provinces and the changes continue today.

The combined effects of climate and human activity in the past, present and future will be explored at a public forum to be held at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM), May 15th -17th, 2003.

The forum is sponsored by the RSM, the University of Regina's Canadian Plains Research Centre, and the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative. It will begin with an evening address by award-winning author Sharon Butala on May 15th.

"The RSM has an important role to inspire an appreciation and understanding of our natural and cultural heritage," Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joanne Crofford said. "This is an opportunity for government agencies, non-government organizations, private industry and individuals to voice their ideas and concerns about the current management of our ecosystems, the possible effects of climate change, and the challenges in developing and maintaining healthy communities."

To contribute to this event or for more information, visit the conference website at http://uregina.ca/~radenbat/plainforum/PECS-present/.

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For More Information, Contact:

Glenn Sutter Culture, Youth and Recreation Regina Phone: (306)787-2859 Email: gsutter@cyr.gov.sk.ca

Todd Radenbaugh University of Regina Regina Phone: (306)585-4679