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About Bernard Sietman
You will be hard pressed to find anyone as passionate and as knowledgeable about mussels as this transplanted Missourian. Since 2002, he has worked across Minnesota surveying mussels. One of the more exciting aspects of his job is the potential discovery of a new species in the Minnesota River Basin, the Mapleleaf.
Bernard received his Master of Science degree in Biology from the Emporia State University where he studied the ecology and genetics of freshwater mussels in two local rivers. After graduation he worked as a Natural History Biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation surveying freshwater mussels, conducting landowner interviews and assisting with stream fish surveys. Sietman spent time as an Aquatic Ecologist and Assistant Technical Scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Here he assisted with overseeing of a nationally renowned mollusk and fish collections.When: October 9, 2015 from 9:00 - 2:30
Where: Meet at Yellow Medicine East High School Board Room at 9:00 for an introduction and presentation by Bernard.
Who: All K-12 Teachers. There will be many applications to science and history.
Lunch: Provided
Transportation to the River from Granite Falls: Provided
What to bring: dress for water, bring boots or water shoes and an extra set of dry clothes. Other things to consider are a walking stick to support you while walking in the water, sun screen and bug spray. There is an outdoor bathroom facility available on site.
Cost: Free - Funds provided by CURE and MRVED
(Nonmembers of MRVED $10 per person - covers lunch and transportation)
Registration: Register by September 25. Space is limited. Click here to register.
MRVED UPCOMING MEETINGS:
September 22, 2015 Teachers' Advisory Council
September 23, 2015 Superintendents' Council
October 1, 2015 Agriculture
October 2, 2015 Title III Paraprofessionals
October 7, 2015 Music
October 9, 2015 CURE Event (all day) - Mussels in the River
