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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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.
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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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 …
2003 Forum: What Water Crisis? Global and Local Perspectives
Featured national and regional water experts who outlined the challenges and solutions being tried in many parts of the world. Discussions generated the impetus for a regional conference on protecting …
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1987 Project: Highland Middle School Tree Project
A local effort to educate youth on global and local environmental challenges and opportunities. Publication: The Tree Project. A Model for Developing Global Understanding at the Middle School Level, …
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1984 Conference: Multinational Corporate Executives and International Development
Focused on more active corporate participation in the revitalization of the Hudson River Valley environment. …
1981 Meeting: Revitalization of the Hudson River Basin
With local business, government leaders and educators, resulting in a publication and a baseline for action. Publication: Report on Revitalization of the Hudson River Basin, 1982.* …
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