SINERR 50th Anniversary Summit

Description

The Summit will bring together leading coastal scientists, historians, community voices, partners, and former and current Reserve leaders for a day of presentations, conversations, and reflection. Lunch and snacks included in registration.

Topics addressed include:

The Beginning

How a vision for protecting Georgia’s coast became reality. Founding stories, history of the Reserve, early leaders, archival photos, and anecdotes from the early years.

Discoveries

The science that changed what we know about the coast. Presentations from leading Georgia scientists and others who have shaped coastal research.

Together

Partnerships, people, and community. Speakers addressing culture and stewardship;  panels with agency partners, universities, and organizations.

Looking Forward

The next fifty years.Students, young professionals, restoration efforts, emerging research, climate resilience, and the future of Sapelo Island.

Were you part of the Sapelo story? Former staff, researchers, students, volunteers, and partners will be invited to share photographs, memories, and field stories that may be featured throughout the symposium.

A full agenda will be posted soon.

The day will also feature games, video clips, demonstrations, and opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and friends from across the Reserve’s history.

REGISTER TODAY: SINEER 50th Anniversary Celebration & Summit