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January 2008 Conference Calendar New England Region
Conferences (in chronological order)
SER Mid-Atlantic Conference – Urban Landscapes, Opportunities for Ecological Restoration
This year’s conference explores the particular challenges and opportunities that urbanized landscapes present for ecological restoration – whether of forests, streams, or shorelines, or of whole complexes of human-dominated ecosystems. Some sessions will present technical aspects of recreating habitat, restoring ecological health, and maintaining wildlife in urban areas. Others will address the uniquely urban issues of stormwater management, habitat inventorying, and large-scale project management in densely populated areas. Time for networking, so valued in previous years, is increased this year by the addition of poster sessions and a reception afterwards.
Date: January 9, 2008
Location: Kanbar Campus Center, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by: SER Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Contact: Dennis Burton at dburton@schuylkillcenter.org
Website: http://www.ser.org/pdf/2008_MA_Conference_Brochure_Revised_(v3).pdf
Regulatory Revisions to Stormwater Management In Massachusetts
Stormwater management in Massachusetts is evolving. Promulgation of the regulatory revisions to the Stormwater Standards is scheduled for January 2, 2008. To smooth the transition, explain the changes, and answer a few of the many questions that will arise, we are planning a number of workshops on the stormwater standards for January and February 2008. So, please join us!
January 16 – Worcester, Public Library at 6:30 pm
January 17 – Lenox, Town Hall Auditorium at 6:30 pm
January 22 – Easthampton, Municipal Office Building at 6:30 pm
January 24 – Lakeville, MassDEP Regional Office 9:30 am
January 29 – Concord, Municipal Office Building 9:30 am
February 6 – Newburyport, Parker River Wildlife Refuge 9:30 am
February 8 – Harwich, Harwich Community Center 9:30 am
For additional details see the Circuit Rider web Site: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/cridr.htm
Confronting Climate Change in the U.S. Northeast: Science, Impacts and Solutions
Climate change is already being felt here in the Northeast and worldwide. Urgent, comprehensive action is needed to protect our children and grandchildren from the most dangerous consequences of a warming world. In order to move positive action, the public and our policy makers must have the most up-to-date findings on the possible impacts of climate change on their state, region and country, so they can make informed choices on the policy solutions available today. This workshop will give you an in-depth ook at the latest findings for the Northeast region, including appropriate solutions that are available today, and provide you with a variety of tools to communicate effectively in your community and classrooms, with the media and elected officials.
Date: January 27, 2008, 10AM to 4PM
Location: Clark University in Worcester, MA
Sponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
Contact: jsideris@ucsusa.org or 617.301.8032
Website: www.ucsusa.org
USCOE & Rapanos Guidance
Learn from AMWS Lifetime Achievement Award member Ruth Ladd about the Rapanos decision and jurisdictional determinations (based on the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Corps and isolated welands). Cost: $50 member/$100 non-member. Sign up by Wednesday, Jan 23rd.
Date: January 30, 2008, (half day)
Location: Concord, MA
Sponsored by: AMWS
Contact: administrator@amws.org
Website: www.amws.org
The Cutting Edge: A Fresh Approach to Wetland Restoration & Management –
From Swimming Ponds & Bog Filters to Floating Islands
An exciting view of the brand new world of wetland and aquatic restoration from the use of beneficial bacteria to ceramic diffusers/aerators, to swimming ponds, bog gardens, bio filters and floating islands. We will take you on a whirlwind tour of the beautiful, healthy natural systems/landscapes waiting for you. This lecture will also be included as part of the Ecological Landscape Conference, March 8, 2008 in the Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA (www.ecolandscaping.org)
Date: February 5, 2008, 10AM to 2:30PM
Location: NYBG as part of Wetland Restoration: Planting & Design, Course #HRT348
Contact: johnjay@landdesign.net, or call us at 914-232-0399.
Website: www.landdesign.net
Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation
Wendi Goldsmith, CPG, CPSSc of Bioengineering Group Inc teaches issues and ideas you need to know on Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation. This one-day seminar is designed for engineers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, project managers, environmental professionals, public works and utilities directors, developers, planners, surveyors, contractors, property owners and managers, architects and attorneys. Storm water regulations are constantly evolving – have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you’ll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the Phase II issues confronting nontraditional MS4s? What new case and policy decisions impact your practices? What are the latest trends in storm water pollution prevention programs? Here is your chance to learn – in just one day – the facts about current storm water management issues, monitoring and inspection, the proper design and selection of BMPs – everything you need to know to avoid reactive responses to regulatory changes, and adequately plan and ensure compliance.
Date: February 7, 2008
Location: Crowne Plaza Worcester, 10 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA
Sponsored by: Lorman Education Services
Contact: 866-352-9539
Website: www.lorman.com
DEP & Stormwater Regulation Revisions
This is the first major revision to the Stormwater Management regulations in 10 years, and there are numerous changes. A "must attend" for anyone dealing w/ these issues. Cost: $100 member/$150 nonmember.
Sign up by Wednesday, Feb 6th.
Date: February 13, 2008, (full day)
Location: Dedham, MA
Sponsored by: AMWS
Contact: administrator@amws.org
Website: www.amws.org
Basic Bone, Track & Scat ID
Stacy Carpenter (Hancock Assoc.) will teach you how to do wildlife evaluations, even if you can't see the whites of their eyes! Cost: $100 member/$150 non-member. Sign up by Friday, Feb 8th.
Date: February 15, 2008, (full day)
Location: Amherst, MA
Sponsored by: AMWS
Contact: administrator@amws.org
Website: www.amws.org
Sound Ecological Practices: Integrating Nature, Technology & Design to Construct Sustainable Landscape Systems
A broad overview of the state of the art of bioengineering techniques and practices along with their applications and implications for ecological landscape design and management. This lecture will be included as part of the Ecological Landscape Conference, March 8, 2008 in the Mass Mutual Center,
Springfield, MA (www.ecolandscaping.org).
Date: March 4, 2008, 10AM to 3:30PM
Location: NYBG as part of Wetland Restoration: Planting & Design, Course #HRT351
Contact: johnjay@landdesign.net, or call us at 914-232-0399.
Website: www.landdesign.net
Ecological Landscaping Association’s 2008 Conference & Eco-Marketplace – Re-Visioning the Landscape: an Ecological Approach
ELA presents: a full day Permaculture Intensive Workshop with David Jacke, Dynamics Ecological Design, and Jono Neiger, Regenerative Design, on March 6, 2008 followed by the 14th annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace on March 7 & 8, 2008. This premier event includes 25 workshops presented by preeminent educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. With over 40 exhibitors and live demonstrations, the Eco-Marketplace showcases landscape techniques, information, products, and services needed to create and manage healthy communities. In addition, each day features an optional meal with keynote speaker: March 6 – TBA; March 7 - John Todd, author and co-founded of New Alchemy Institute, Ocean Arks International, and Living Technologies Inc.; and March 8 - Tom Wessels, author and educator at Antioch University New England.
Date: March 6–8, 2008
Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
Sponsored by: ELA
Contact: Penny Lewis, ELA Executive Assistant, ELA.info@comcast.net or 617-436-5838
Website: www.ecolandscaping.org
13th Annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference
Presentation Topics: professional or personal studies or observations concerning the identification, ecology, behavior, status, or distribution of local plants, animals, or natural communities and studies pertaining to local environmental issues. Proposal Deadline: December 19, 2007
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008, 9AM – 4PM
Location: Cape Cod Community College - West Barnstable, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cape Cod Community College's Environmental Technology Program
Contact: Melissa Lowe, Education Coordinator, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, (508) 349-2615;
mlowe@massaudubon.org
Conservation by Design: A Practical Strategy for Preserving Town-wide Open Space Networks
Conservation planning advocate Randall Arendt will speak on behalf of the Conway School of Landscape Design and the Highlands Communities Initiative (of the Trustees of Reservations) in a free public lecture. Mr. Arendt is the author or co-author of more than 20 publications, including the award-winning Dealing with Change in the Connecticut River Valley: A Design Manual for Conservation and Development (now in its fourth printing). He is Senior Conservation Advisor at the Natural Lands Trust in Media, Pennsylvania, and is the former Director of Planning and Research at the Center for Rural Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.
Date: Monday April 28, 2008, Time: 7 PM
Location: Conway Town Hall, Conway, MA
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