Duluth, Minnesota - Photo: Duluth Convention & Visitors Bureau
17th Annual Meeting 
Society for Conservation Biology

28 June - 2 July 2003 ; Duluth, Minnesota, USA


Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi) - Drawing by John Pastor, 2002
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Blandings Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi), Drawing by John Pastor, 2002
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The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is a modern
conference facility located on the Lake Superior harbor and nestled in
between Canal Park and Bayfront Park. The DECC consists of five
connected facilities including an auditorium, arena, exhibit hall, and
the city side and harbor side convention centers. The DECC is connected
to downtown Duluth via an indoor, climate-controlled skywalk system,
and to Canal Park via a slip bridge. Visit the Maps page for several
maps of downtown Duluth.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802

Located at the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth is an exciting city rich in history and natural beauty.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - Photo: DCVB

Duluth Entertainment Convention
Center- Photo: DCVB

An important shipping and manufacturing center, Duluth is a major inland seaport that welcomes ships from across the globe. Key industries in Duluth include shipping, timber, health care, education, aviation and tourism.

Duluth is a popular travel destination that attracts over 3.5 million visitors annually. The 25-mile long city stretches along the shore of Lake Superior, and offers breathtaking vistas of the lake and harbor from the surrounding ridgeline. With over 100 parks and numerous hiking trails, Duluth is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Among its many attractions are the landmark Aerial Lift Bridge, the Canal Park waterfront district and the Lakewalk, a 4-mile path that hugs the Lake Superior shoreline. The city also serves as a gateway to Lake Superior's scenic north shore and the boreal forests of northeastern Minnesota.

North Shore, Lake Superior - Photo: Dave Hansen
North Shore, Lake Superior
- Photo: Dave Hansen

Duluth's proximity to Lake Superior impacts the local climate, making for warmer winters and cooler summers. Average temperatures for late June and early July are 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) for the high and 52 degrees

Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) for the low.

 

For more information about Duluth and the region, contact the Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau:

Toll free: 1-800-892-4997
Phone: 218-722-4011
Fax: 218-722-1322
E-mail: cvb@visitduluth.com

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