The Watershed Commons: People, Wildlife and Water in the Hudson Valley

 
Presented by the Hudson River Watershed Alliance and Mohonk Consultations
Mohonk Mountain House • Conference House • New Paltz, NY
Friday, November 17, 2006,   9am to 4pm,   $40
 
HRWA Homepage     PDFConference Brochure
 
Map of Hudson River Watershed Click here for some great pictures from the conference.

The conference will explore the various interconnected, yet sometimes unapparent, interests and themes related to water resource protection, wildlife habitat conservation, and human needs that are present in the Hudson River watershed. We hope to create a regional dialogue on how to more fully integrate watershed and biodiversity protection efforts while addressing the growing needs of the human community.
 
Our keynote speaker is Robert Glennon, Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Arizona and author of Water Follies. Robert will address groundwater pumping and the fate of our nation’s fresh water, citing examples of groundwater pumping gone awry—from potato fields in Minnesota to bottled water plants in Maine and suburban lawn watering in Massachusetts.
 
The conference will also feature:
  • Peter Groffman of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies on the importance of riparian zones.
  • Colin Apse of The Nature Conservancy on stream flow: balancing ecological and human needs.
  • Bob Schmidt of Hudsonia on American eels and the tributary/estuary connection.
  • Rene VanSchaak of the Greene County SWCD on how proactive planning has helped minimize impacts to water and wildlife in Greene County.
  • Ron Urban of Trout Unlimited on brook trout and the recreational function of streams.
  • Watershed Agricultural Council’s Whole Farm Program: providing food for people while minimizing impacts to water and wildlife.
PDFClick here for the brochure with Agenda and Registration Form.
Click here for directions to Mohonk Mountain House.
 
Questions can be directed to Katy Dunlap at 845-454-7673 x116, or katy@clearwater.org

Now Requesting Nominations for the First Annual Hudson River Watershed Stewardship Award
 
The Hudson River Watershed Alliance is requesting nominations for the first annual Hudson River Watershed Stewardship Award. We are seeking individuals or organizations that exemplify leadership through successful local watershed protection, management and restoration in the Hudson River watershed.
 
The recipient of this award will be announced at the Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s annual conference on November 17, 2006 at Mohonk Mountain House.
 
Application deadline is October 27.
 
PDFClick here for a copy of the announcement, nomination form, and other important details.
 
Any questions can be directed to Ryan Palmer at 845-454-7673 x116, or ryan@clearwater.org

Hudson RIver Watershed Alliance Hudson RIver Watershed Alliance

The Hudson River Watershed Alliance is a network of agencies, environmental groups, research and educational organizations, and local grassroots groups that share the common goal of protecting and restoring water resources throughout the Hudson River basin. The primary goals of the HRWA are to serve as a regional resource for networking and collaboration, create a central clearinghouse of information and contacts, and collaboratively advance our member groups’ efforts in outreach and education.