[Hvcatskillcewg] 10/28 Conference on Small Wetland Conservation

[Laura Heady]

Falling Through the Cracks: The Science and Policy
Challenges of Conserving Small Wetlands in the Hudson Valley
offered by the Hudson River Environmental Society, 
NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program, and Cornell University 
Tuesday, October 28, 9am to 5pm
Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, NY

This conference will address the important issue of small wetlands conservation, through presentations on the science of small wetlands, including the implications of climate change; current federal and state protections; local authority; and examples of local initiatives to conserve small wetlands in the Hudson Valley.  The conference will be especially relevant to local government planners, managers, and engaged community members, as well as consultants and regulators.  

For more details:  
http://www.hres.org/conferences/wetlands/fttc.html.

We expect the conference to fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended.
Thank you for your interest!




Laura T. Heady
Biodiversity Outreach Coordinator
Hudson River Estuary Program
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation / Cornell University

21 South Putt Corners Road 
New Paltz, NY 12561-1620
ltheady at gw.dec.state.ny.us
845.256.3061 phone / 845.255.3649 fax