Where is the 2009 conference facility? The conference is being held at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium at 307 Church Street in downtown Santa Cruz. SRF has arranged group rates at nearby hotels so conference participants can walk from their hotels to the Civic. Trying to park in Santa Cruz is not advised. www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us

What are the conference host hotels ? SRF has arranged discounted rates at the Best Western and Continental Inn in Santa Cruz both of which are on Ocean St., walking distance to the conference facility at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Santa Cruz.

The Continental Inn ( www. continentalinnsantacruz .com ) is offering rooms for $75 with a continental breakfast. To receive this rate, please call (831) 429-1221 by February 18 and let them know that you are with SRF.

The group rate for the Best Western Inn ( www.bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western-all-suite-inn ) in Santa Cruz is $106 for single or double rooms with a full breakfast. To receive this rate, please call (831) 458-9898 by February 24 and let them know that you are with the salmon group.

The University Inn is also offering a promotion with weekday rooms at $74 and weekend rates of $94. Check out their web site .
When do the field tours depart and from where? All field tours depart from the Civic located at 307 Church Street. If you are going on a field tour please arrive early so you can pack a lunch and be ready to depart at 9am. Tours will return by 5 pm. Please come prepared with a water bottle, rain gear, and hiking boots.

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 by February 15, 2009. Work trade positions require 10 volunteer hours for SRF members and 12 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 or fax it to (707) 923-3135.

How do I arrange to present at the poster session?
To arrange to present at the Poster Session, please email srf@calsalmon.org Please bring your own display board. If you would like a poster abstract in the Proceedings, please submit an abstract by December 15.

How can I sign up to perform at the Cabaret?
Please email srf@calsalmon.org or call (707) 923-7501 if you would like to perform during the Cabaret.

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 will 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, local wine and beer, the awards ceremony, a Cabaret, and a dance with the amazing Latin dance band Sambada!

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, 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 February 4, 2009.

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. You can download a registration form from SRF's web site at www.calsalmon.org Please mail your registration form to SRF, PO Box 784 or fax it to (707) 923-3135.

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