October 2010 WORKSHOP – Hudson Valley Climate Change Network
Hudson Valley Climate Change Network – Wednesday Oct. 6, 2010
Join members of the Hudson Valley Climate Change Network for a presentation on the NYS Sea Level Rise Task Force Report and the rollout of the Hudson Valley Climate Change Speakers Bureau.
- When: Wednesday October 6, 2010
- Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Program
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm BYO Lunch/Networking/Mtg Adjourns
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Members of Speakers Bureau Session - Where: Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, NY
- Registration: Please register by October 4th.
- Cost: Workshop is free.
- Directions: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37889.html
Program Highlights
NYS Sea Level Rise Task Force
Kristin Marcell of NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program will provide an overview of the key findings and recommendations of the Task Force effort, a key adaptation initiative in New York State. The draft report will be released for public comment this fall.
Solutions for Climate Change
This presentation, developed by the DEC Office of Climate Change, is designed to be used by volunteer members of the Speakers Bureau to engage local governments in adopting and implementing the NYS Climate Smart Communities Pledge. We’ll share the presentation and get your feedback on its key messages.
Questions?
Emilie Hauser, HRNERR Hudson River Estuary Training Program, emilie.hauser@dec.ny.gov, 845-889-4745 X 112; Kristin Marcell, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program, amarcel@gw.dec.state.ny.us, 845-256-3017; or Ellen Weiss, The Nature Conservancy, eweiss@tnc.org, 914-244-3271 x 21.
