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Environmental Evaluators Networking Forum
The Value of Environmental Evaluation
Washington, D.C. June 8-9, 2009

Long Agenda (includes abstracts) | Short Agenda

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We look forward to seeing you at the Environmental Evaluators Networking Forum next Monday and Tuesday (June 8th and 9th) at the George Washington University Cloyd Heck Marvin Center.

What? - The purpose of the Environmental Evaluators Network (EEN) is to advance the field of environmental program and policy evaluation through more systematic and collective learning among evaluators and evaluation users. The 4th annual Environmental Evaluators Networking Forum in Washington, D.C. will provide participants with the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences about the use and significance of evaluation in their respective organizations and disciplines.

Theme of the 2009 Forum: The Value of Environmental Evaluation

In the context of the diversity of the environmental community, participants will discuss and document the value and roles of evaluation in achieving environmental goals. The severity of environmental challenges coupled with the growing demand for evidence of what works and what doesn't creates an opportunity to communicate the fundamental importance of evaluation to key audiences. The EEN will distribute outputs of the Forum to diverse audiences (e.g., government agencies, foundations, non-profits, and academic institutions) in an effort to advance the practice, theory and policy of environmental evaluation.

Sponsors: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Who for? - Environmental evaluators and users of environmental evaluation, both domestic and international, in government agencies, foundations, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, academia, and international institutions who are well poised to contribute to the field of environmental evaluation.

When? - Monday and Tuesday, June 8-9, 2009

Where? - The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
GW Campus Map
Marvin Center Floor Plan
Directions and parking for the Marvin Center

Recommended Airport:  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Hotels:

• Club Quarters - 839 17 th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. Phone: 202-463-6400. (Recommended)
  
  Special Rate: Cost is $165/night. If interested, contact Matt Birnbaum at matthew.birnbaum@nfwf.org.
  
  Directions and Parking
  
  
• Doubletree Guest Suites - 801 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
  
  
• Hotel Lombardy, 2019 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006
  
  
• Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
  

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The conference is free, including breakfasts and lunches. 

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Details and Important Information

Event Location
The Cloyd Heck Marvin Center at George Washington University is located at 800 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20052. The building has entrances both on H Street between 21st and 22nd Streets, and on 21st Street between H and I Streets (see attached map). The EEN Forum will take place on the 3rd floor of the Marvin Center.

Morning Sign-in
On Monday, June 8th, sign-in will begin at 7:45 am and the program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. On Tuesday, June 9th, sign-in will begin at 7:45 am and the program will begin at 8:45 am.

Food
A continental breakfast will be served on Monday and Tuesday from 7:45-8:30 am. Lunch will be also be provided on Monday and Tuesday. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will be hosting a networking reception with a cash bar on Monday evening on The Terrace at the George Washington University Marvin Center.

Dress
Given the Forum's location and projected weather, we highly encourage business casual attire.

Directions
The easiest way to get to the Marvin Center is to take the DC metro to the Foggy Bottom-GWU station on the Orange or Blue Lines. Take a right onto 23rd Street as you exit the metro station, then an immediate left onto I Street. Walk two blocks on I Street, then turn right onto 21st Street. The main entrance to the Marvin Center will be on your right. See http://www.wmata.com/ to plan your metro or bus commute within the DC metropolitan area.

If you will be driving to the Marvin Center, see the Center's website for directions and parking information:
http://gwired.gwu.edu/marvincenter/info/Address/.

From Reagan National Airport to Club Quarters by metro:
The Washington, DC Metrorail system has an elevated Metrorail station connected to the concourse level of terminals B and C at Reagan National Airport. Metrorail fare cards may be purchased at machines locates at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station. The station is also fully accessible via elevators. Follow signs in the airport for the Metro.

From Terminal B and C: Use either of two enclosed pedestrian bridges on the concourse level which connect directly to the station.

From Terminal A: Exit the terminal to the streetside curb, and board any "Airport Shuttle" bus. At the stops for Parking Garages B and C (bus shelter #3 and bus shelter #5) you may access an enclosed bridge which connects to the Metrorail station.

From the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, take the Blue Line toward Largo Town Center. Get off at the Farragut West Metro Station. The hotel is located at 839 17th Street, NW, on the corner of 17th and I Streets.

For driving directions to the hotel and parking information see http://www.clubquarters.com/washingtonDC_map.aspx.

From Club Quarters to the Marvin Center:
From the hotel, walk west on I Street four blocks. Turn left on 21st Street. The Marvin Center will be on your right, at the corner of H and 21st Streets. Alternatively, take the Blue Line at the Farragut West station one stop (toward Franconia-Springfield). Exit at the Foggy Bottom-GWU station.

From Reagan national Airport to the Marvin Center by metro: From Reagan National Airport, take the Blue line (heading in the direction of Largo Town Center). Exit at the Foggy Bottom-GWU station.

Forum Contact Numbers:
(202) 566-1318 or (202) 566-2822

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

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