We invite you to join us for NAWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination (STFC) Meeting, to be held at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA from April 8-10, 2025 with optional field trips on Friday, April 11.
The theme for this meeting is Building an Evergreen Future with Wetlands and will have a particular focus on fish and wildlife as well as treaty rights, cross-boundary issues, restoration, climate change, and more. The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers, and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year.
For questions, please contact Marla Stelk, Executive Director at marla@nawm.org.
Draft Agenda (posted 8/16/24)
Early Bird Registration is Now Open
Registration includes a buffet breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Early Bird Registration:
August 12 – November 10, 2024
Standard Registration:
November 11, 2024 – February 27, 2025
Late Registration:
February 28 – March 28, 2025
Cancellation/Refund Policy for In-Person Participation |
Now - December 31, 2024 | No charge - Full refund | |
January 1, 2025 - February 28 2025 | 50% of Registration Refunded | |
After February 28, 2025 | No Refund | |
Any time before February 28, 2025 | You may substitute the name on your registration, but you must notify NAWM of the change. |
Call for Abstracts is Now Open
Deadline to submit abstracts is Friday, November 1, 2024.
Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award is Now Open
The fifth annual Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award competition is now open. The Award will fund all expenses for one or more U.S.-based students studying wetland science, law or policy (either undergraduate or graduate level) to attend NAWM's annual STFC meeting.
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, November 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m. ET. Notifications will be sent to all applicants no later than Friday, November 15th.
State/Tribal Scholarship is Now Open
A limited number of scholarships are available to U.S. state and Tribal agency staff to assist those in need to cover travel, lodging and/or registration costs to attend NAWM's Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting. Our intent is to support as many people as possible with the limited amount of funding that we have. If you are able to cover some of your expenses, that will enable more of our colleagues to attend.
Scholarships may be provided to those who are eligible for up to a maximum of $1,000 in expenses. Please note that scholarships are provided as reimbursements for expenses paid - receipts are required for reimbursement. Registration expenses will be waived (versus reimbursed) and will be considered as part of the total scholarship expense amount approved.
Scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all available funds have been used. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2025.
Lodging/Room Rates-Reservations/Travel Information
The Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
Phone: (844) 432-4748 or Local: (509) 314-4177
Room Rates
NAWM’s room block is now open. To make your lodging reservations, call 844-432-4748 and specify National Association of Wetland Managers group code 1YQ29P. Or reserve online at Skamania Lodge. NAWM’s agreed upon per diem rate for Skamania Lodge is $152/night for Superior Guestrooms, not including applicable taxes and/or fees. There are also a limited number of Riverview Guestrooms available at $192/night plus applicable taxes and/or fees. Deadline to make reservations is Saturday, March 8, 2025.
When reservations are made, Skamania Lodge will require a deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first night. An individual’s deposit is refundable to that individual if Skamania Lodge receives notice of an individual’s cancellation at least 7 days prior to scheduled arrival. Upon check-in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card, on which an amount of sufficient pre-authorization can be obtained to cover room and tax charges and resort fee for the length of the guest’s stay, plus the anticipated use of Skamania Lodge’s ancillary services, and Skamania requires each guest’s home/business address and email address.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-In time is 4:00 pm on arrival day and Check-Out time is until 11:00 am on departure day. Skamania Lodge may impose a late check-out fee of $100.00, from 1:00-3:00 pm, and a full day's room and tax will be charged after 3:00 pm. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure.
Meals
Registration includes a buffet breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Skamania Lodge offers dining at the Cascade Dining Room; River Rock Lounge; Backyard Grill: and Skamania To-Go
Shuttle Information coming soon.
Carpool
Things to Do in and Around Skamania Lodge