4TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COASTAL AND ESTUARINE HABITAT RESTORATION Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island October 11-15, 2008 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 2008 Conference Registration Page Estuaries and coasts are an important part of America's economy, history, and living culture. Restore America's Estuaries' 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration is the only national conference focused on the goals and practices of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration. The five-day Conference will explore the state-of-the-art in all aspects and scales of restoration, and will be comprised of field sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events, workshops, a poster hall, and a Restoration Exposition. The 4th National Conference will be held in New England, October 11-15, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. Renowned for its natural beauty, history, and cultural offerings, the autumn colors of New England will set the background for this premier event. The 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration will advance the science, scale, pace, practice, and success of habitat restoration at all scales. Past Conference locations include Baltimore in April 2003 (800 attendees), Seattle in September 2004 (1,000 attendees), and New Orleans in December 2006 (1,400 attendees). This is the only National Conference that brings together the entire coastal and estuarine habitat restoration community. It provides a unique blend of people and policy, science and strategy, business and best practices. For more information about the 4th National Conference and its program, please email conference@estuaries.org. DEADLINE EXTENDED for submissions to the Student Poster Contest! Student Poster Proposal Form. 4th National Conference's Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus.