in the framework of the SedNet Symposium "Sediment key-issues between the river and the sea" to be held on Friday November 24th, 2006 in Venice, Italy.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: Friday July 14th, 2006

Dear SedNet friend,

SedNet identified that for achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) it is essential to give more and specific attention to sediment. Through sediment there is an obvious, natural connection between the river and the marine water systems. As with the WFD, very little specific attention to sediment is given presently in the Marine Strategy discussions.

Sediment is an essential, integral and dynamic part of our river basins.

At the end of most rivers, sediment is deposited within the estuary and in the coastal zone. In estuaries, sediment transport occurs both downstream and upstream, mixing fluvial and marine sediments as a result of tidal currents. It is difficult to define where a river basin ends and where the marine system starts. However, it is clear that sediment, along with water, connect the two systems. From this it is also clear that specific attention should be given to sediment in the Marine Strategy discussions and that it has to be done in close consultation with the WFD implementation.

SedNet focuses on river AND marine sediments and its mission is "to be a European network aimed at incorporating sediment issues and knowledge into European strategies to support the achievement of a good environmental status and to develop new tools for sediment management".

Hence, as indicated in our last E-newsletter, SedNet is organizing a one day symposium on Friday November 24th, 2006 in Venice, Italy entitled:
"Sediment key-issues between the river and the sea". This symposium is aimed at discussing and defining the SCIENTIFIC sediment key-issues at stake in the transition area between the river basin and the marine system.
The outcome will be used to draft a SedNet position paper on this issue.

We would be very pleased to receive abstracts for oral and poster presentations. It is anticipated that all poster presentations will be allowed. The SedNet steer group will select the most appropriate oral presentations that fit best the aim of the symposium.

Please use the template for submitting your abstract by e-mail to Marjan Euser of the SedNet secretariat: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . We would appreciate to receive your abstract ultimately Friday July 14th, 2006. Feel free to distribute this Call to your sediment-co-workers.

We very much look forward to receiving your contributions and to the opportunity to see you all again at our conference in November. Details on how to register etc. will be made available early September.

With kind regards,

The SedNet steer group

If you have any questions then please contact:

SedNet Secretariat
TNO
PO Box 342
NL-7300 AH  Apeldoorn
the Netherlands
phone +31 55 5493927 / +31 6512 86087
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