Thank you to Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics, for joining us on Zoom the evening of January 13, 2021 to talk about the plastic waste crisis. Thanks also to the hundreds of people who …
Land, Water, Climate
These programs explore the just and sustainable stewardship of land and water, state-of-the-art climate science, and how we can co-create a just and sustainable transition to a society that respects and protects all forms of life and the planet's resources.
Catching Up with the Hudson River Watershed Alliance
Photo of Esopus Creek watershed group kayaking by Gail Porter. We spoke with Emily Vail and Simon Gruber (executive director and co-founder/former board president, respectively) of the Hudson River …
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2018 Forum: Nature Across Boundaries—Engaging Partners & Stakeholders
This forum built on the theme of our November 2017 conference, Nature Across Boundaries: Keeping Lands and Waters Connected. To reach successful conservation outcomes—especially when planning …
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2017 Conference: Nature Across Boundaries: Keeping Lands and Waters Connected
This conference, held on November 6, 2017 at the Mohonk Mountain House Conference Center, featured speakers from a wide range of organizations and attendees from throughout our region. The case …
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2015 Conference: Costs and Benefits of Sustaining Conserved Land—Values to Communities and the Challenges to Sustaining Them
Presented in partnership with Scenic Hudson, Mohonk Preserve and the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, the 130+ attendees at this 2015 conference explored the challenges and opportunities for conservation …
2015 Conference: The Future of the Wallkill River
Organized by the Village of New Paltz; SUNY New Paltz’s Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO); DEC Hudson River Estuary Program; Riverkeeper; Town …
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2014 Conference: Lyme Aid and Tick Talk, Seeking Solutions
Featured updates on federal legislative initiatives (Congressman Chris Gibson), current problems faced by patients and their health care providers (Dr. Kenneth Leigner and Meredith Johnson), and new …
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2013 Conference: A Watershed Moment—Changing Climate and the Future of Our Water Resources
Participants addressed the complex issues impacting fresh water security including changes in climate patterns, flooding, population growth, water treatment, and development. Co-sponsored with …
2012 Conference: Alternative Energy
This conference focused on sustainable policies, practices and financial initiatives, particularly impacting solar, wind, and geothermal energy. New York State assemblyman Kevin Cahill, opened the …
2010 Forum: Planning for Biodiversity—What Have We Got To Lose?
Offered dialogue among developers, landowners, planners, and conservationists aimed at identifying the components of local biodiversity and creating preservation strategies. …
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