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 …
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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 Award: Martha Cheo
For her work as education director, Hudson River Watch and Phillies Bridge Farm Project—education, communication and citizen participation, New Paltz, NY. …
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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2002 Award: Al Valk
Supervisor, Town of Montgomery—for excellence in environmental planning and preservation in his community of Montgomery, NY. …
2001 Award: Eight CSAs
In 2001 we honored eight pioneering CSAs for their management, conservation, and renewal of the environment in Ulster and Dutchess Counties: Poughkeepsie Farm Project, Poughkeepsie, NYSisters Hill …