The OCVN program now has a state advisory group to help guide the progam. The advisory group met for on Monday Nov. 16 in Columbus at the OSU wetlands complex. We discussed cost recovery/program fees, course management structures,the 2016 state conference, and future program needs. The advisory group includes new coordinators as well as experienced ones and several volunteers. Our next meeting will be in March 2016 and the focus will be on curriculum and strategic planning. If you have any questions or would like to be involved with this group please contact Anne Baird, OCVN state coordinator at baird.41@osu.edu