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<a href="http://ellipse.inhs.uiuc.edu/FMCS/"> <img src="FMCSLogo3.jpg" style="width: 214px; height: 190px;"> March 5-7, 2006 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Powell, Ohio         The 2006 FMCS Workshop was held at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio from March 5-7, 2006. March 5 & 6 were full-day sessions, with March 7 being half-day. Registration ended February 24, 2006. Theme: Propagation and Captive Care of Freshwater Molluscs - <a href="pictures/default.html">Workshop pictures</a> This workshop addressed the multitude of issues faced when attempting to propagate and maintain freshwater molluscs in captivity. The session featured invited speakers to share their expertise on topics including:             Making baby mussels and snails, a primer             Caring for captive freshwater molluscs, including assessing overall health             What to feed your charges             Water chemistry             Genetic issues             Mussel parasites             Case studies of reintroduction The final half day was devoted to the legal, red-tape problems of what to do with your babies once you’ve made them.   <a href="program_new.pdf">Download pdf of Program and Abstracts</a> <a href="program/Program.htm">Program</a> <a href="special.events/Special.Events.htm">Special Events</a> <a href="http://ellipse.inhs.uiuc.edu/FMCS/">FMCS

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