Formation of the IPA (International Paleolimnology Association)

At the 2003 International Paleolimnology Symposium, held in Finland, there was widespread support to organize an international society or association of paleolimnologists. The official formation of the IPA, and other business matters such as the adoption of a Constitution and the nomination and election of officers will take place immediately following Monday and Tuesday lunches and during the Thursday afternoon Business Meeting. The draft Constitution and Mission statement is posted at http://www.umanitoba.ca/geoscience/paleolim/ipa.html.