Cooperative Conservation
Listening Sessions

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 Listening Session Photograph Link
Spokane, Washington, 10 a.m., August 9, 2006, Spokane Convention Center — DirectionsNews 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 — DirectionsNews ReleaseTranscript (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 ReleaseTranscript (PDF 123 pages)

Columbus, Ohio, 4 p.m., August 21, 2006, Ohio State University, Agricultural Administration Building Auditorium — DirectionsNews ReleaseTranscript (PDF 56 pages)

Small photo of Secretary Kempthorne and link to more pictures from the Listening Session
Redmond, Oregon, 8:30 a.m., August 22, 2006, Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center, South Sister Building — DirectionsNews 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 — DirectionsNews ReleaseTranscript (PDF 105 pages)

Muncie, Indiana, 10 a.m., August 26, 2006, Horizon Convention Center Exhibition Hall — DirectionsNews ReleaseTranscript (PDF 50 pages)

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

Link to Jefferson City Listening Session Photos
Jefferson City, Missouri, 1 p.m., August 29, 2006,  Runge Conservation Nature Center — DirectionsNews 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 — DirectionsTranscript (PDF 58 pages)

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

Link to Honolulu Listening Session photographs
Honolulu, Hawaii, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, September 7, 2006, Neal S. Blaisdell Center’s Pikake Room — DirectionsNews 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) — DirectionsTranscript (PDF 96 pages)

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

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 11 a.m., September 15, 2006, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, The Lodge — DirectionsTranscript (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 — DirectionsTranscript (PDF 120 pages)

Link to Pottstown Listening Session photographs
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 — DirectionsTranscript (PDF 131 pages)

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

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

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

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

Photos of the Colton - San Bernardino Listening Session
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 — DirectionsNews Release — See Photos from the Colton-San Bernardino Listening Session — Transcript (PDF 185 pages)

Northampton, Massachusetts, 1 p.m., September 29, 2006, Hotel Northampton — DirectionsTranscript (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 — DirectionsNews ReleaseTranscript (PDF 56 pages)

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