The second Mountain Stream Symposium will be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia on Saturday, September 21st. This symposium will highlight emerging research and management to understand challenges facing mountain streams in the Appalachian region. The symposium is a follow-up to the first Virginia Mountain Stream Symposium held at the University of Virginia in 2004. The organizing committee includes Christine May and Tom Benzing, with JMU, and Rick Webb, with UVA. Symposium speakers will include scientists and resource managers associated with universities, state and federal agencies, and conservation organizations. Contributed poster submissions are encouraged. Registration is free and open to the public but required. Seating is limited to the first 120 participants. Lunch will be provided. For more information, visithttp://www.jmu.edu/4-va/MSS2.shtml or contact Kyle Snow at [email protected].