First Annual Reptile and Amphibian Law Symposium & Workshop
September 28-30, 2012 - Houston, Texas
Crowne Plaza Houston Northwest - 12801 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77040
Presented in partnership by NRAAC, PIJAC, ARAV, and the East Texas Herpetological Society
The Reptile and Amphibian Law Symposium & Workshop will include two days of panels, workshops, breakout sessions and talks with the goal of bringing all parties interested in reptiles and amphibians and the law to the table, to discuss changes and issues with current and proposed reptile and amphibian laws and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the concurrent East Texas Herpetological Symposium and Expo event at the same facility, which includes a Saturday symposium, banquet, and auction, and a Sunday reptile expo.
This event is being organized by a loose working group of people interested in reptiles and amphibians and the law, called the National Reptile Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC), with the assistance of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians and the East Texas Herp Society. If you are interested in participating in this discussion, or possibly assisting/volunteering/participating in this event, please register below, and also join our working group on Facebook, or/and send an email.
This event is open to all parties with an interest in reptiles, amphibians, and the law, including but not limited to:
- Reptile Owners & Hobbyists
- Reptile Breeders & Businesses
- Reptile Rescues & Wildlife Rehab Ctrs
- Pet Stores
- Zoological Institutions
- Primary & Secondary Educational Institutions
- Colleges & Universities
| - Local Animal Control Agencies
- State Fish & Wildlife/Dept. of Natural Resources
- Other State Agencies
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- US Dept of Agriculture/APHIS
- Other Federal Agencies
- TRAFFIC & Other Organizations
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Confirmed Panelists include:
- Dr. Michael Murphy - Dept of Health and Human Services/Food & Drug Administration
- Susan Jewell - Injurious Wildlife Listing Coordinator, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- Craig Hoover - Chief, Branch of Operations, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- Amneris Siaca - Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- Brad Wendt - Supervisory Wildlife Inspector, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- James Hampton - Special Agent, Law Enforcement, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- Charrish Stevens - Biologist, Ecological Services, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
- Dr. Elliott Jacobson - Association Reptile Amphibian Veterinarians / University of Florida
- Andrew G. Gluesenkamp - Ph.D.Herpetologist Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Megan Russell - Wildlife Permits Specialist Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Captain Linda Harrison - Division of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Scott Hardin - Biologist, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
- Dr. Jennifer Wright - Center For Disease Control and Prevention
- Dr. Edward Wozniak - Zoonosis Control Division, Texas Department of State Health Services
- Ken Foose - President, International Herp Symposium, President, Southern Nevada Herp Society
- Cindy Steinle - Vice President, Chicago Herpetological Society, Owner, Small Scale Rescue
- Carole H. Allen - Gulf Office Director, Sea Turtle Restoration Project
- Dr. Dante Fenolio - Conservation Scientist, Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Gerald Keown - Executive Director, Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research
- Michael Maddox - Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
- Gina Distledorf - Board of Directors, East Texas Herpetological Society
- Doug Hotle - Curator of Herpetology, Albuquerque Biological Park
- Jeff Barringer - Founder, President, Kingsnake.com
- Marc Cantos - Florida Reptile Industry, Owner, The Turtle Source
- Ty Park - Lasco Inc., Owner, Ty's Lizards
- Glen Jacobsen - Attorney, World Chelonian Trust, Minnesota Herp Society
- Karim Daoues - Director, La Ferme Tropicale
Panelist registration is now closed.
Schedule
| Friday, September 28 - Day 1 | | Saturday, September 29 - Day 2 |
Sunday, September 30 - Day 3
- 11am - 4pm - Field Trip - ETHS Expo
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Audio Available from these panels:
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