[Aqualist] International Paleolimnology Association

[Fawn M. Ginn]

Dear Colleagues:
(Apologies for the cross-posting)

At the 2003 International Paleolimnology Symposium, held in Finland, there
was widespread support for the development of an international society or
association of paleolimnologists. This effort was led by Rick Battarbee,
and a small ad hoc committee was struck at the Finland meeting to explore
further the formation of a paleolimnology association.

The first formal task for the association is to develop and agree upon a
Constitution and Mission.

The first draft of a Constitution and Mission statement has been posted on
the IPA web page at
http://www.umanitoba.ca/geoscience/paleolim/ipa.html

Anyone interested or working in paleolimnology is invited to comment on this
preliminary draft and make suggestions relative to the Association. It is
anticipated that the constitution and Association will be formalized at the
next International Paleolimnology Symposium, to be held June, 2006, in
Duluth, Minnesota.

Thanks,
Fawn Ginn