[microsound] Acoustic Ecology/Phonography

[Glenn Bach <gbach@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello microsounders,

(hopefully not too off-topic)

I'm serving on the board of directors for the fledgling United States 
affiliate of the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE).  The national 
group is tentatively titled American Society of Acoustic Ecology (ASAE), 
and we're encouraging face-to-face meetings at the local level.  So far 
we have regional sub-groups forming in Southern California, San 
Francisco, Chicago, Pacific Northwest, New York City, and the 
Southwest/Southern Rockies.  I am hosting a gathering of those from the 
Southern California area interested in acoustic ecology, soundscape, 
and/or phonography (some of you have already come forward).  Please 
contact me off-list if you are interested in attending a meeting some 
time in late February or early March.  For those in areas other than 
Southern California interested in participating in the ASAE, please 
check the website noted below for information on subscribing to the 
listserv and possible meetings in your area.

Thanks,

G.

http://www.acousticecology.org/asae/

The American Society for Acoustic Ecology (ASAE) is a membership 
organization dedicated to exploring the role of sound in natural 
habitats and human societies, and promoting public dialogue concerning 
the identification, preservation, and restoration of natural and 
cultural sound environments.

The ASAE will:

Disseminate research results and curriculum materials, sponsor lectures, 
conferences and other events, and support creative exploration of the 
soundscape through sound art and installations.

Foster cross-disciplinary research and discussion about the impacts of 
natural and human-made sound on the biosphere, including Earth's oceans, 
land, and air, and contribute to the development of guidelines to 
identify and modify human-generated acoustic environments that pose a 
significant ecological or health risk.

Provide advice to public and private land managers about how best to 
study, manage, and interpret natural sound environments for the benefit 
of both visitors and wildlife, with sensitivity to the desire for both 
quiet and motorized recreation.

Synthesize approaches to understanding and experiencing soundscapes as 
they exist in the United States, and actively collaborate with other 
like-minded organizations to contribute to the global awareness of 
sound's fundamental impact on all living organisms.


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