How can I apply for a scholarship or work-trade position at the conference?
SRF has limited of scholarship and work trade opportunities. Please write a paragraph describing why you would like to attend the conference and submit it to srf@calsalmon.org. Work trade positions require 7 volunteer hours for SRF members and 10 hours for non-members. Both scholarships and work trade positions only cover the conference fees and Proceedings. Field tours, workshops, and the banquet are separate. All scholarship and work trade recipients must fill out a registration form and send it to SRF, PO Box 784, Redway, CA 95560.

How do I arrange to present at the poster session?
To arrange to present at the Poster Session, please email jgeppert@waterboards.ca.gov. Poster session abstracts received by December 12 can be included in the Proceedings. Email abstracts to srf@calsalmon.org

How can I get to the Conference?
To arrange a carpool to Santa Barbara, please email srf@calsalmon.org. Santa Barbara is served by Greyhound bus service, Amtrak rail service, and the Santa Barbara, Burbank and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Please see our transportation section for a full array of options.

Please see these maps of the downtown Santa Barbara area and note where there are public parking lots:
http://www.santabarbaracarfree.org/map_sb1.htm
http://www.sbguide.com/maps/downtown.html
http://www.santabarbaradowntown.com/staticpages/107/maps.cfm

If I don’t bring a car, how will I be able to get around Santa Barbara and to the conference?
The Veterans Memorial Center is next door to the Hotel Oceana and walking distance from the Hotel Mar Monte and the Santa Barbara youth hostel. There will also be morning shuttles from the Hotel Mar Monte to the Vets Hall. Transportation is provided with all field tours and all evening activities are scheduled at the Vets Hall.

How can I sign up to perform at the Cabaret?
Please call Jen Jenkins to arrange to perform at the Cabaret (707) 318-4618.

Should I sign up for field tours and the Banquet in advance or can I decide at the conference?
Space is limited for the field tours and the Cabaret and Banquet. SRF expects that the banquet and field tours to sell out. We strongly advise advance registration to ensure that you can go on a field tour and attend the banquet. The Banquet includes a wild salmon dinner, organic wine, local beer, the awards ceremony, a Cabaret, and a dance with the Salmon Family Band!

How can I nominate someone for an award?
SRF Presents Awards for Outstanding Achievements in the Salmonid Restoration Field. If you would like to nominate someone for the Restorationist of the Year award, please submit 200 words describing the accomplishments of the nominee by December 1. To nominate someone for the Lifetime Achievement award or the Golden Pipe award for innovations in the restoration field, please email srf@calsalmon.org 200 words describing the nominees by January 10, 2006.

Can I sell merchandise at the 2006 Conference?
Tabling at the Poster Session is free as long as groups are not selling merchandise. Due to limited space, there is no tabling opportunity outside of the poster session which is scheduled for Friday, February 24 from 7 to 10pm to sell merchandise. To sell merchandise groups are required to pay 25$ tabling fee or donate 20% of sales whichever is more. All products/vendors must be related to salmonids or habitat restoration.

If I am a presenter, do I need to fill out a registration form?
Yes, every person attending the conference needs to submit a registration form. If you are a presenter, please check the presenter box in the top right hand corner of the form. If you are presenting for 20 minutes or more, your conference fees will be waived. However, you will need to pay for workshops, field tours, and the banquet. You can download a registration form here or request one by calling (707) 923-7501. Please mail your registration form to SRF, PO Box 784 or fax it to (707) 923-3135.

Will there be wireless capabilities at the hotels and at the Veterans Memorial Center?
Yes, the Hotel Oceana, Hotel Mar Monte and the Santa Barbara youth hostel full wireless capabilities. The Vets Hall does not have wireless capabilities.

If I register for a workshop that is full will I be able to get a refund?
Yes.