The 2009 "Prescribed Fire: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future" conference will be held January 28-30, 2009 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This conference is designed to provide working professionals and all involved in the prescribed fire field with in-depth, up-to-date information regarding tools and techniques, legislation and outreach, ecology, safety, and much more. This year's venue is large enough to hold up to 500 participants, so whether you are an employee, a small business owner, or a state or federal employee, this conference is sure to provide you with an opportunity to network and share ideas/information with a plethora of professionals in our region and beyond.

With speakers hailing from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin, you can be assured that this conference will provide you with pertinent insight and information regarding prescribed burning issues and situations that you and your company will most likely encounter.