Discussed ways to guide communities toward sustainability through new and old ways of looking at relations with land—its history, inhabitants, and uses. …
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2006 Award: John Jankiewicz
Water and sewer administrator, Town of Lloyd. For pioneering work in education and communication—constructed wetlands, promoting environmental education and advancing green technology. Highland, NY. …
2006 Forum: Lessons from Katrina—What is Our Local Plan?
Offered a reflective discussion for local leaders and citizens to learn from Katrina’s disaster and to consider what local responses could be to mitigate loss and to create community support through …
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2005: Our 25th Anniversary
In 2005 we paused to celebrate and reflect on 25 years as a nonprofit entity devoted to gather people at Mohonk Mountain House to find practical solutions to social and environmental issues we face in …
2005 Conference: Eco-Villages—How Do We Get There from Here?
Developed in response to challenges created by regional sprawl. International Ecovillage leader Albert Bates offered the Ecovillage concept as one way to create community and halt destruction of the …
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2004 Conference: Forming a Hudson River Watershed Partnership
This gathering built on discussions from a previous forum and conference. Local watershed leaders discussed the creation of a local alliance, based on the Chesapeake Bay and other models, to educate, …
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2004: Hudson River Valley Watershed Alliance Anniversary Gathering
Member organizations of the newly formed Hudson River Watershed Alliance convened to develop a strategic plan for their work. …
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2004 Lunch and Dialogue with Lester Brown
Economist, environmentalist, and author of the book, Plan B, came to join us and local leaders following lectures at Dutchess Community College, Bard College, and SUNY New Paltz. Discussions …
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2004 Award: Ilka List
Artist & environmental educator—for education and communication, teaching, writing, counseling adults, teachers and children through art and nature in and around Gardiner, NY. …
2003 Conference: Keeping Our Heads Above Water; Protecting Fresh Water for Our Future
Scientists, planners, local governments, and citizen groups exchanged ideas on protecting local water resources through local laws, regional planning, training of volunteers, and reduction, reuse and …