Sustainability and the Land Ethic in the Anthropocene

The conference theme is “Sustainability and the Land Ethic in the Anthropocene.” We subtitle the theme as, “‘A Thinking Community’ Explores Critical Issues in Leopold’s Backyard”, including what a land ethic means in the anthropocene. We envision a focus on big ideas and innovative approaches to understanding and addressing the myriad issues for society and natural resources that have emerged from the new geological epoch we have created. As most ISSRM attendees will no doubt be aware, the anthropocene is marked by the decisive role humans now play in shaping the state, dynamics, and future of Earth and its complex ecological and social systems. Among other indicators, scientists argue that anthropogenic processes now account for more sediment transport than natural processes, such as erosion from rivers, and humans have measurably altered the composition of the atmosphere, oceans, and soils, as well as the cycles associated with carbon, nitrogen, and other elements. Click here to read more.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

ISSRM 2019 will be held at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since 1871, UWO has been providing residents of northeastern Wisconsin with high-quality, affordable education through 60 undergraduate majors, 30 master’s degree programs and one doctoral degree for our 14,500 students. A comprehensive university, it is one of 26 universities and colleges in the nationally-recognized UW System, and one of its 13 high quality four-year schools. It is the largest higher education institution in the Fox Valley, a metropolitan area stretching from Fond du Lac to Green Bay with a population of more than 800,000 people, and the clear leader in terms of advancing sustainability in the region. Click here to read more.

Oshkosh has a regional airport (ATW – Appleton International Airport) 25 minutes from campus that offers both domestic and international flights. Delta offers six arrivals and departures each day, and United offers two flights in and one flight out daily. It is a roughly 55-minute flight to Chicago and 1 hour flight to Minneapolis. Prices are generally competitive. Major airports in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis are also within an easy or very feasible drive. Shuttle vans for transport to and from ATW are planned to be arranged. Click here for more travel and lodging information

Click here for registration rates. The deadline for Early Bird registration (at lower cost) is April 15, 2019. This is also the deadline for all presenters (oral, poster, organizers, and panel) to register. Sessions, papers, and posters will be dropped from the symposium program after April 15 if the presenter is not registered.
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Click here for more information on mid-week and post-conference field trips.

Lactation Spaces: UWO offers several spaces around campus for nursing mothers, all with locking doors and access to power outlets. Fridge space is available within the Alumni Welcome and Convention Center. Click here for more information.

Childcare: UW Oshkosh Children’s Learning and Care Center provides quality and affordable child care to UW Oshkosh students, employees, and the community. We believe in not only providing a nurturing and educational environment, but also a supportive and  safe place for your children to grow socially, physically and emotionally. Call (920) 424-0260 to inquire about arranging for care during the conference. Additional details and contact information can be found on their website. Click here for more information.

Gender Neutral Bathrooms: Gender neutral and family bathrooms can be found around campus, including in Sage Hall (rooms 1231, 2231, 3231, 4231) and AWCC (room 106). For complete campus listings, please reference this website. Click here for more information.