Thursday, November 17, 2022

Join us for a week in Puerto Rico - Soil Erosion Research Symposium

Spend a January week with us in Puerto Rico!

Join us this January in Aguadilla Puerto Rico for the next installment of the ASABE Soil Erosion Research Symposium.
The week is loaded with great program content plus a full-day field tour. Sunday evening, January 8, will begin the week-long symposium with a relaxed welcome reception at our beautiful host hotel, the Punta Borinquen Resort.




Preliminary program details
Monday Opening session with keynote speaker Dr. Jane Willenbring, Stanford University. Morning and afternoon concurrent sessions, includes lunch.
Tuesday Full-day field tour of key erosion and water quality sites in western Puerto Rico. Transportation and lunch included.
Wednesday Full-day program at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with keynote speaker Dr. Rafael Bras, Georgia Tech. Includes transportation and lunch.
Thursday Concurrent sessions including keynote speaker Dr. Robert Stallard, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Lunch and dinner are included.
Friday Dr. Grizelle Gonzalez, USDA-Forest Service speaks followed by concurrent sessions and the closing ceremony. Lunch is included and program content is expected to conclude by 2 pm local time.

Program details are subject to change and will be updated as they are confirmed on the meeting website. Aguadilla is in the Atlantic time zone. The nearest airport to the hotel is Rafael Hernandez International Airport (BQN).

A list of the registration and hotel rates for the symposium is found here. Advanced registration is open online until December 14, register soon!


Reservations and information about the resort
Punta Borinquen is an independent hotel resort in Aguadilla that offers single- and double-bedroom suites and features a beautiful Atlantic Ocean view. With over 92 newly renovated rooms, it provides comfortable and convenient stays located at a close proximity to the Rafael Hernandez International Airport.

Immerse yourself in the elegant facilities, where you can relax and enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and treat yourself to a sumptuous breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the in-hotel restaurant.

The resort also features training rooms, banquet facilities, and a terrace, ideal for outdoor events. You may also try your luck at Ocean Casino, located a short walking distance from the hotel. Visit us and discover the natural wonders of the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico, all enhanced by the classic style of Punta Borinquen Resort.

Reservations should be made by phone at 787-890-9000 for the Punta Borinquen or at 787-658-8000 for the nearby Courtyard by Marriott. Be sure to mention that you will be attending the Soil Erosion Research Symposium to get the group rate. Reservations are not available online. However, a form can be emailed to you to fax back, if requested. Email the PRB Resort for details.