Henkel, T. K., and M. W. Hester. Effect of light and elevation on black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) propagule establishment. Restore America’s Estuaries 3rd National Conference. December 9 - 13, 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. (Oral presentation)

Shaffer, G. and J. Barras. Wetlands as hurricane damage-reduction agents: the specific wrath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ecological Society of America Conference, August 7, 2006. (Invited talk)