Society for Risk Analysis


 
 

Ecological Risk Assessment Specialty Group

The Ecological Risk Assessment Specialty Group (ERASG) focuses on the assessment and interpretation of adverse effects on ecological receptors and is open to all members of the Society for Risk Analysis. Members' interest areas include the modeling, economic valuation of ecological resources, and population-level risk assessment methods.
 

Notes from the ERASG Meetings at the SRA Annual Meetings
 

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ERASG Conference Calls
 

  • February 26, 2004 conference call notes
  • July 8, 2004 conference call notes

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ERASG Report
 

Major accomplishments in 2002-2003 include:
  • Establishing formal officer election procedure and tenure
  • Creation of the web site
  • Building a financial base (we have achieved a three-fold increase in net assets)
  • Establishing a student best paper award
  • Supporting multiple symposia and sessions during SRA annual meetings as well as external workshops
  • Conducting joint seminars and sessions with SRA-New England and SETAC
For more information read the entire report.

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Membership/How to Join

Membership in the ERASG is open to all SRA members. There are several ways you can join the ERASG: (1) check the "ecological risk assessment" box on your SRA membership form, (2) check the "ecological risk assessment" box when you submit an abstract to the SRA Annual Meeting, or (3) attend the ERASG business meeting held at the SRA Annual Meeting. Click here for information about joining SRA.

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Annual Student Paper Competition

The Ecological Risk Assessment Specialty Group (ERASG) is seeking student research papers on the topic of ecological risk assessment to be presented at the Annual Meeting. A $500 travel award and a $100 cash award, including a conference fee waiver, will be awarded to the author of the best student paper. Students do not have to be members of SRA to submit abstracts. All abstracts must be submitted on-line at the SRA web site by the annual meeting deadline. Copies of the abstract should be e-mailed to Todd Bridges. Students with accepted abstracts will be notified in July and must submit a 3-5 page extended abstract to the ERASG by August 15 to be considered for the best student paper award. Format and abstract content are at the author's discretion. A select number of extended abstracts will be asked to submit a paper to the ERASG by October 15 for final consideration. Abstracts and papers will be blind-reviewed by a panel of judges. A prize may not be awarded if the papers received are not of sufficient quality. If circumstances prevent attendance at the Annual Meeting, the author should arrange for the paper to be presented by someone else. Extended abstracts and papers, or questions regarding their submission, should be directed to Todd Bridges, Chair, ERASG; Tel: (601) 634-3626; or email.

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Ecological Risk On-line Resources

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Contact the ERASG Leadership

If you have any questions or would like further information about the ERASG, please feel free to contact the ERASG leadership.

Current Leadership

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ERASG Sponsors

In the past year, ERASG was sponsored by ICF Consulting, Menzie-Cura and Associates, and Neptune and Company. If you or your company would like to sponsor ERASG in general or specific ERASG activities (such as student fellowships, workshops, etc.), please contact Todd Bridges.

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Last updated on January 30, 2006
Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Please send to rryti1@neptuneinc.org
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