The transcripts posted below for the individual listening sessions provide a record of what was said at each session. In addition, we received many comments via e-mail, regular mail, and fax. The transcripts and the written comments will be synthesized into a summary report to be released at a later date. Thank you for your interest.

Boise | Brewer | Brunswick | Colorado Springs | Columbus | Colton | Corpus Christi | Enid | Fairbanks | Helena | Honolulu | Jefferson City | Miami | Muncie | Northampton | Omaha | Orlando | Pinedale | Pottstown | Redding | Redmond | Roanoke | San Bernardino | Show Low (Snowflake) | Spokane | Virginia Key | Waco

Cooperative Conservation Listening Session Report (PDF 42 pages)

Listening to America: Cooperative Conservation Listening Sessions Final Report (PDF 34 pages)

Spokane, Washington, 10 a.m., August 9, 2006, Spokane Convention Center — Directions — News Release — See Photos from the Spokane Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 166 pages)

Roanoke, Virginia, 10:30 a.m., August 14, 2006, Roanoke College, Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom, in Salem, Virginia — Directions — News Release — Transcript (PDF 134 pages)

Helena, Montana, 1 p.m., August 14, 2006, Capitol Complex,
Public Health and Human Services Building Auditorium
111 North Sanders (Parking lot behind building)
Enter through North door — News Release — Transcript (PDF 123 pages)

Columbus, Ohio, 4 p.m., August 21, 2006, Ohio State University, Agricultural Administration Building Auditorium — Directions — News Release — Transcript (PDF 56 pages)

Redmond, Oregon, 8:30 a.m., August 22, 2006, Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center, South Sister Building — Directions — News Release — See Photos from the Redmond Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 207 pages)

Omaha, Nebraska, 1 p.m., August 24, 2006, Qwest Center Omaha-Convention Center Junior Ballroom — Directions — News Release — Transcript (PDF 105 pages)

Muncie, Indiana, 10 a.m., August 26, 2006, Horizon Convention Center Exhibition Hall — Directions — News Release — Transcript (PDF 50 pages)

Fairbanks, Alaska, 10 a.m., August 28, 2006, The Carlson Center, North Star and Pioneer Room — Directions — News Release — See Photos from the Fairbanks Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 59 pages)

Jefferson City, Missouri, 1 p.m., August 29, 2006,  Runge Conservation Nature Center — Directions — News Report — See Photos from the Jefferson City Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 44 pages)

Enid, Oklahoma, 1 p.m., August 30, 2006, Cherokee Strip Conference Center, Pioneer Hall — Directions — Transcript (PDF 58 pages)

Corpus Christi, Texas, 1 p.m., September 5, 2006, Omni Marina Hotel, Riviera Ballroom — Directions — Transcript (PDF 74 pages)

Honolulu, Hawaii, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, September 7, 2006, Neal S. Blaisdell Center’s Pikake Room — Directions — News Release (PDF 2 pages) — See Photos from the Honolulu Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 83 pages)

Show Low, Arizona, 10 a.m., September 12, 2006, Northland Pioneer College, Silver Creek Campus (Snowflake), Performing Arts Center Theatre (PAC-103) — Directions — Transcript (PDF 96 pages)

Redding, California, 1 p.m., September 13, 2006, Cascade Theatre — Directions — Transcript (PDF 60 pages)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 11 a.m., September 15, 2006, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, The Lodge — Directions — Transcript (PDF 111 pages)

Virginia Key, Florida, 10:00 a.m., September 15, 2006, University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Auditorium on Virginia Key — Directions — Transcript (PDF 120 pages)

Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 10 a.m., September 18, 2006, Montgomery County Community College - Community Room, 101 College Drive — Directions — See Photos from the Pottstown Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 111 pages)

Pinedale, Wyoming, 1 p.m., September 19, 2006; Sublette County Library, Lovatt Room, 156 S. Tyler — Directions — Transcript (PDF 131 pages)

Brewer, Maine, 4 p.m., September 20, 2006, Jeff’s Catering Banquet and Convention Center — Directions — Transcript (PDF 74 pages)

Brunswick, Georgia, 1 p.m., September 21, 2006, Coastal Georgia Community College, Southeast Georgia Conference Center — Directions — Transcript (PDF 39 pages)

Orlando, Florida, 3 p.m., September 25, 2006, Orange County Convention Center — Directions — News Release — See Photos from the Orlando Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 115 pages)

Waco, Texas, 10 a.m., September 27, 2006, Waco Convention Center — Directions — Transcript (PDF 43 pages)

Colton, California, 10 a.m., September 28, 2006, Clarion Hotel and Convention Center (formerly Radisson Hotel and San Bernardino Convention Center) 295 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 — Directions — News Release — See Photos from the Colton-San Bernardino Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 185 pages)

Northampton, Massachusetts, 1 p.m., September 29, 2006, Hotel Northampton — Directions — Transcript (PDF 100 pages)

Boise, Idaho, 10 a.m., October 9, 2006, Boise State University, Student Union Building, Hatch Ballroom, 1700 University Drive, 2nd floor, Boise, ID 83725 — Directions — News Release — Transcript (PDF 56 pages)

Written comments on the Listening Sessions on Cooperative Conservation may be submitted through Contact Us on this Web site.
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