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17th Annual Bioneers Conference

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BRIGHAM CITY PARTICIPATES IN 17TH ANNUAL BIONEERS CONFERENCE
 
Bear River Development Panel DiscussionUtah State University Brigham City recently hosted the 17th annual Bioneers Conference on October 20-22. "We were very excited to host this incredible conference on our campus. I learned so much and will begin to implement some new conservation practices into my daily life" said Jill Rasmussen, Director of Student Services at the Brigham City Campus. 
 
The Bioneers Conference originated in 1990 with a vision to bring together people who are working to help their local environment. Based out of San Rafael, California, the three-day conference was broadcast via satellite to 15 states, with Utah being the only state to have three sites - Brigham City, Logan, and Vernal. National speakers addressed a myriad of ways for individuals to help their environment.
 
In addition to national presenters, local workshops were held on landscaping with native plants, reducing toxins in the home, stewardship, and public transportation in northern Utah. Conference participants were provided an opportunity to visit the Ogden Nature Center and the Bear River Bird Refuge. Panel discussions were held on the Bear River Water Issues and the Ogden Gondola proposal. A keynote presentation on sustainable agriculture was held Friday evening.
 
"The conference and workshops were excellent, and the national speakers were fantastic," said Kevin Young
 
"Bioneers is a world-class conference. All who attended witnessed the energetic and vital work being done by people who understand that the world is changed from the bottom up, by empowering individuals and communities," stated Nathan Straight.