The Working Waterways and Waterfronts National Symposium on Water Access 2010, set for Sept. 27-30 in Portland, Maine, is seeking abstract submissions.

The deadline for submission is Jan. 22.

The symposium will provide a forum to help communities, organizations, businesses and individuals address waterfront access challenges by showcasing successful models and tools from around the country.

Organizers are seeking abstracts from:

• Federal, state, regional and local government officials, staff and decision-makers
• Members of the commercial and recreational fishing, boating, marine and tourism industries
• Port, harbor and navigation district authorities
• Commercial and residential real estate developers
• Residential property and business owners
• Economic development, community development and historic preservation professionals
• Non-profit organizations
• Environmental and maritime consultants
• Attorneys
• Academic researchers and students

Click here for submission guidelines.