Saturday, April 16th, 9:00 a.m.– noon

Science and Management Forum: Regional Freshwater Issues

Cary Institute Auditorium
2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44), Millbrook, New York

On the morning of Saturday, April 16th join the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County for a Science and Management Forum on Regional Freshwater Issues.

Free and open to the public, the event will provide an overview of the quantity and quality of regional freshwater resources, pressures that existing supplies face (pollution, development, invasive species), and management options. Special attention will be given to green infrastructure and stormwater.

The forum’s goal is to provide municipal officials, watershed groups, conservation advisory committees, planning boards, and concerned citizens with the information needed to make sound decisions about freshwater management.

Attending this forum may qualify towards three hours of New York State required municipal training credit. Certificates for full participation will be available at the end of the session, which can be presented to your municipality for their approval.

Reservations are required; seating is limited. Please note – our last two forums filled to capacity; early registration is recommended.

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Forum Schedule

Welcome

• 9:00 a.m.   William Schlesinger, President, Cary Institute
  9:10 a.m.   Allison Chatrchyan, Environment Program Leader, CCEDC

An Overview of Freshwater Resources

• 9:15 a.m.   Emma Rosi-Marshall, Aquatic Ecologist, Cary Institute
  Human Impacts to Freshwater
• 9:40 a.m.  Russell Urban-Mead, Sr. Hydrogeologist, Chazen Companies
  Groundwater: Regional Quantity and Quality
• 10:05 a.m.   Erik Kiviat, Executive Director, Hudsonia
  Protecting Wetlands, Vernal Pools, and Streams

Management Strategies and Panel Discussion

• 10:45 a.m.    Pat Ferracane, Environmental Program Specialist, NYS DEC and Emily Vail,Watershed Outreach Specialist, Hudson River Estuary Program
  Stormwater Management, MS4 Regulations, and Green Infrastructure
• 11:15 a.m.   Carolyn Klocker, Sr. Water Resource Educator, CCEDC; Moderator
  Interactive Panel Discussion on Resources and Management Options
• 11:50 a.m. William Schlesinger, President, Cary Institute
  Closing Remarks

 

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