Events and Awards

Conferences, seminars and meetings focused on the Raritan provide exciting opportunities to learn about research in complementary fields and best management practices, to network with professionals in the field, and for students to solicit interest and feedback when they showcase their own work. This section includes information about upcoming events as well as details about past conferences and workshops. When available, we include copies of presentations, proceeding summaries and copies of posters for your reference.

Also in this section, is information about the Sustainable Raritan Awards. Since 2010, we have recognized outstanding achievement in efforts by our Raritan partners to revitalize our region, restore and protect our resources and promote the area as a premiere place to live, work and raise a family. We accept nominations throughout the year and announce the recipients each June during our annual conference. Learn more about the awards and past recipients here.

	July 2018
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1	2	3	4	5	6	7 River Trip - South Branch River Trip - South Branch Starts: 8:15 am Ends: July 7, 2018 - 3:30 pm Description: Offered by Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation 908-782-1158 or parks@co.hunderdon.nj.us http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm RIVER TRIPS Time: 8:15 AM to about 3:30 PM Location: Arboretum Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $35 per person Your leaders will fit you with a lifejacket and paddle, and then drive to the river, where they will discuss maneuvering techniques and canoe safety. Our leaders will guide you down the river. We paddle for about two hours, stop for lunch, and paddle for about two more hours. We are flexible with our time, which depends in part on natural forces, such as the river’s water level and whether or not there is a breeze. Our aim is to return to the Arboretum by 3:30 PM, give or take an hour. Saturday, April 28 - South Branch Sunday, May 6 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, May 26 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sunday, June 10 - Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Saturday, June 23 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Saturday, July 7 - South Branch Saturday, July 21 - Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Saturday, August 4 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sunday, August 19 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, September 8 - South Branch Sunday, September 23 - Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Saturday, October 13 - Delaware: Kingwood to Bull’s Island Saturday, October 27 - Leaders’ Choice PLEASE NOTE: Due to water levels or other circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary to pick an alternative river. Leaders may make this change at any time in order to provide a safe and fun experience. More details... •
8 Meet the River with RHA Meet the River with RHA Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 8, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: Offered by Raritan Headwaters Association July 8, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Get your feet wet (literally!) while we teach you about the wonders of water! Our educators will show you some incredible critters that live in our streams, help you try out fly fishing, make beautiful art with watercolors, and help you get to know your local river! This event is free but guests are welcome to make a donation! Please let us know you're coming by July 5. For more information and to register, contact Lauren at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org FREE To register: https://production.gobigriver.com/store/Item.seam?commerceCampaignFormId=3667&categoryId=187&orderableItemId=34008&clear=&cid=3379 More details... •	9 Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: July 9, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: URGENT NOTICE: Storm surge barriers for NY Harbor The Army Corps is fast tracking one of six off-shore storm barrier plans without a thorough review of the environmental impacts of each alternative and without meaningful public input and participation. Several of these plans – specifically, the ones including giant in-water barriers throughout New York Harbor – would threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river. If you live anywhere near the shorelines of New York City, New York Harbor, northern New Jersey, western Connecticut or the Hudson up to Troy, your community will be affected by this decision. Please read more about the proposals, share and attend: Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., NYC: Borough of Manhattan Community Center in Tribeca, enter at 199 Chambers St, Manhattan. Tuesday, July 10, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Newark: Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2nd floor, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, N.J. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. More information about the events here. Copyright © 2018 NYC H2O, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: NYC H2O PO Box 20773 New York, NY 10009 More details... Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 9, 2018 - 7:00 pm Description: URGENT NOTICE: Storm surge barriers for NY Harbor The Army Corps is fast tracking one of six off-shore storm barrier plans without a thorough review of the environmental impacts of each alternative and without meaningful public input and participation. Several of these plans – specifically, the ones including giant in-water barriers throughout New York Harbor – would threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river. If you live anywhere near the shorelines of New York City, New York Harbor, northern New Jersey, western Connecticut or the Hudson up to Troy, your community will be affected by this decision. Please read more about the proposals, share and attend: Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., NYC: Borough of Manhattan Community Center in Tribeca, enter at 199 Chambers St, Manhattan. Tuesday, July 10, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Newark: Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2nd floor, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, N.J. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. More information about the events here. Copyright © 2018 NYC H2O, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: NYC H2O PO Box 20773 New York, NY 10009 More details... • •	10 Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: July 10, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: URGENT NOTICE: Storm surge barriers for NY Harbor The Army Corps is fast tracking one of six off-shore storm barrier plans without a thorough review of the environmental impacts of each alternative and without meaningful public input and participation. Several of these plans – specifically, the ones including giant in-water barriers throughout New York Harbor – would threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river. If you live anywhere near the shorelines of New York City, New York Harbor, northern New Jersey, western Connecticut or the Hudson up to Troy, your community will be affected by this decision. Please read more about the proposals, share and attend: Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., NYC: Borough of Manhattan Community Center in Tribeca, enter at 199 Chambers St, Manhattan. Tuesday, July 10, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Newark: Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2nd floor, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, N.J. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. More information about the events here. Copyright © 2018 NYC H2O, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: NYC H2O PO Box 20773 New York, NY 10009 More details... Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 10, 2018 - 7:00 pm Description: URGENT NOTICE: Storm surge barriers for NY Harbor The Army Corps is fast tracking one of six off-shore storm barrier plans without a thorough review of the environmental impacts of each alternative and without meaningful public input and participation. Several of these plans – specifically, the ones including giant in-water barriers throughout New York Harbor – would threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river. If you live anywhere near the shorelines of New York City, New York Harbor, northern New Jersey, western Connecticut or the Hudson up to Troy, your community will be affected by this decision. Please read more about the proposals, share and attend: Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., NYC: Borough of Manhattan Community Center in Tribeca, enter at 199 Chambers St, Manhattan. Tuesday, July 10, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Newark: Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2nd floor, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, N.J. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. More information about the events here. Copyright © 2018 NYC H2O, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: NYC H2O PO Box 20773 New York, NY 10009 More details... Save the Date! One Water Summit 2018 Save the Date! One Water Summit 2018 Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 12, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Please mark your calendars to join us in Minneapolis for One Water Summit 2018! We are thrilled that the Metropolitan Council will be our local host partner for One Water Summit 2018. Hundreds of water leaders from across the country will come together at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for thought-provoking conversations on how to achieve a sustainable water future for all. We are still energized by the over 600 attendees from 168 cities in 37 states who joined us in New Orleans for One Water Summit 2017. If you could not join us in New Orleans, or want to relive the action, please visit the One Water Summit 2017 page. There you will find the 2017 summit agenda and information on the commitments to action from the 26 One Water delegations who joined us. Minneapolis is home to many innovative water leaders, making it such an exciting host city for One Water Summit 2018. More details coming soon but, until then, please mark your calendars to join us in Minneapolis from July 10-12, 2018! www.uswateralliance.org More details... • • •	11 Webinar: Citizen Science as an Education Tool - NOAA Webinar: Citizen Science as an Education Tool - NOAA Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: July 11, 2018 - 2:00 pm Description: OneNOAA Science Seminar Series Speakers: Claire Fackler (National Education Liaison and National Volunteer Coordinator, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries), Alyssa Nally (Program Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for NOAA�s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries), Ashley Eaton (Lake Champlain Sea Grant Watershed and Lake Education Coordinator), and Kris Stepenuck (Lake Champlain Sea Grant Extension Leader) NOAA Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Lunch and Learn Series Sponsor: Laura.Oremland@noaa.gov, Acting NOAA Citizen Science Coordinator Remote Access: Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3205251609003108355 Abstract: This webinar is part of the NOAA Citizen Science Lunch and Learn Webinar Series and will feature 3 speed talks on the topic of �Using Citizen Science as an Education Tool�. The 3 talks are on: 1) LiMPETS: Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students (Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison and National Volunteer Coordinator, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries): A unique youth-based citizen science program, which gives students an opportunity to conduct real scientific observations by monitoring sandy beach and rocky intertidal ecosystems along the California coast that resource managers can use for ocean conservation efforts; 2) Marine Debris Toolkit for Educators (Alyssa Nally, Program Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for NOAA�s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries): The Toolkit provides useful marine debris resources and adapts the Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project, a robust citizen science monitoring initiative, for classroom use. This toolkit is designed to assist teachers in educating their students about marine debris and involving them in scientific monitoring, research, and community outreach; and 3) Lake Champlain Sea Grant � UVM Watershed Alliance (Ashley Eaton, Watershed and Lake Education Coordinator and Kris Stepenuck, Extension Leader): A Collaborative K-12 education program focused on increasing watershed awareness and stewardship throughout the Lake Champlain Basin and Vermont. Subscribe to the OneNOAA Science Seminar weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word `subscribe' in the subject or body. See http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/ More details... Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Storm Surge Barriers for NY Harbor - Public Meeting Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 11, 2018 - 7:00 pm Description: URGENT NOTICE: Storm surge barriers for NY Harbor The Army Corps is fast tracking one of six off-shore storm barrier plans without a thorough review of the environmental impacts of each alternative and without meaningful public input and participation. Several of these plans – specifically, the ones including giant in-water barriers throughout New York Harbor – would threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river. If you live anywhere near the shorelines of New York City, New York Harbor, northern New Jersey, western Connecticut or the Hudson up to Troy, your community will be affected by this decision. Please read more about the proposals, share and attend: Monday, July 9, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., NYC: Borough of Manhattan Community Center in Tribeca, enter at 199 Chambers St, Manhattan. Tuesday, July 10, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Newark: Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 2nd floor, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, N.J. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. More information about the events here. Copyright © 2018 NYC H2O, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: NYC H2O PO Box 20773 New York, NY 10009 More details... Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: July 11, 2018 - 7:30 pm Description: Free kayaking will be held at the intersection of 1st and Broad Streets in Keyport, NJ at 5:30 pm. First come, first served. No registration required. Questions? Heather@NYNJbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 www.nynjbaykeeper.org More details... • • •	12 Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: July 12, 2018 - 10:00 pm Location: Hall Place, Hall Pl, Keyport, NJ 07735, USA Description: Monthly Meeting of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council The watershed council is an all-volunteer organization. Since 2000, we have been dedicated to improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat along Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. Please consider joining the watershed council. Membership is always free. We depend on the time and generosity of volunteers for everything we do. Join us for a watershed meeting. Meetings are always informal and a great way to learn about your watershed. We meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm inside Keyport Borough Hall located on Front Street. www.restoreraritanbay.org More details... •	13 Volunteer with West Central NJ Native Plant Society Volunteer with West Central NJ Native Plant Society Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: July 13, 2018 - 5:00 pm Description: Native Plant Society of New Jersey West Central Jersey Chapter Volunteer opportunity! D&R Greenway Land Trust invites you to learn about summer volunteer activities at their native plant nursery located at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place Princeton. Stop by on Friday, July 13, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. to enjoy refreshments and hear about interesting projects that, with the help of volunteers, will take place at the nursery and on the grounds of D&R Greenway's Conservation Campus. Your enthusiasm and creativity are appreciated Please let them know if you will be there on Friday, July 13 by responding to Deb Kilmer at dkilmer@drgreenway.org. (Shared by Chapter member Ann Vario) More details... Sunset Paddle on Round Valley Reservoir Sunset Paddle on Round Valley Reservoir Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 13, 2018 - 8:30 pm Description: Offered by Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation 908-782-1158 or parks@co.hunderdon.nj.us http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm SUNSET PADDLE ON ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR Session A: Friday, June 8 Session B: Friday, July 13 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Round Valley Reservoir Boat Launch Ages: 8 through adult Cost: $25 Treat yourself to a leisurely evening sunset paddle. The group will meet at Round Valley Reservoir Boat Launch (look for the white van with a trailer with green canoes). Bring a flashlight and an extra jacket: it can get much cooler by the water when the sun goes down. More details... • •	14 City of Water Day - NYC City of Water Day - NYC Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 14, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: It's officially summer and that means that City of Water Day is around the corner on Saturday, July 14! Paying homage to New York's maritime past, the festival hub will be held in Lower Manhattan’s Seaport District, presented by The Howard Hughes Corporation. Check out the festival website for more information, with new activities being added every day. Additional events will be held throughout the region in a grassroots movement to fully unlock access to our waterfront and waterways. If your community group or organization would like to help us make waves at City of Water Day, click here to register your In Your Neighborhood event. See you on the water on July 14! Sincerely, Roland Lewis President and CEO Festival Website: http://waterfrontalliance.org/what-we-do/city-of-water-day/ More details... •
15 Raritan River Sojourn - Day 4 - Three Bridges to Confluence Raritan River Sojourn - Day 4 - Three Bridges to Confluence Starts: 11:00 am Ends: July 15, 2018 - 1:00 pm Description: Offered by Raritan Headwaters Association FREE This paddle will take us from Three Bridges to the Confluence in Branchburg. To Register: https://production.gobigriver.com/store/Item.seam?commerceCampaignFormId=3667&categoryId=187&orderableItemId=34013&clear=&cid=3379 More details... Lighthouse EcoCruise Lighthouse EcoCruise Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 15, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Register for EcoCruise at www.nynjbaykeeper.org. Questions? Heather@nynjbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 More details... • •	16	17 Webinar - Creating a Living Shoreline Conceptual Design Webinar - Creating a Living Shoreline Conceptual Design Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 17, 2018 - 11:30 am Description: Webinar: Creating a Living Shoreline Conceptual Design Tuesday, July 17, 2018.10:00AM. Webinar: Creating a Living Shoreline Conceptual Design. Lisa Auermuller, JC NERR; John Truscinski, TNC; Jon Miller, Stevens Institute; and Joshua Moody, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Sponsored by Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve-Rutgers University. More information here. How do you get from an idea to a fully engineered design for a living shoreline project? Identifying a site that may benefit from a living shoreline is just the 1st step in project design. While an engineering design will be needed eventually, for many communities it is cost prohibitive to jump to this technical next step. This webinar will guide you through the process of doing an onsite assessment before paying for an engineering design. Location Webcast Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 10:00 More details... Explore the Stony Brook at Greenway Meadows Park Explore the Stony Brook at Greenway Meadows Park Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: July 17, 2018 - 7:00 pm Description: Explore the Stony Brook at Greenway Meadows Park: Walk and Picnic at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center, July 17 (rain date: July 18). Picnic at 5:30 p.m., walk begins 6:30 p.m. Walk led by Jeff Hoagland, Education Director, The Watershed Institute. Bring your own picnic -- beverages and dessert will be provided. Eat on the terrace before embarking on an exploratory walk. Adults and children alike will search for and learn about creatures that live in the stream and are dependent upon clean water for survival. Water shoes/boots are recommended for wading into the water. This fun evening outdoors is for the whole family. Suggested donation $5 person; register at rsvp@drgreenway.org 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org end time approximate More details... • •	18 Webinar - Growing the leaders of tomorrow's urban forests Webinar - Growing the leaders of tomorrow's urban forests Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: July 18, 2018 - 2:30 pm Description: July 18, 2018 Webinar: NUCFAC Highlights: Growing the leaders of tomorrow's urban forests 1:00PM. Lisa Ortega, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council; Cindy Blain, California ReLeaf; Susan Day, Virginia Tech. Sponsored by USDA Forest Service. Location: Webcast. July 18, 2018 \| 1:00-2:15pm ET \| Third Wednesday this month! NUCFAC Highlights: Growing the managers of tomorrow's sustainable urban forests Lisa Ortega, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Cindy Blain, California ReLeaf Susan Day, Virginia Tech The role of urban forests continues to expand as society recognizes the potential contribution of green infrastructure to global sustainability, human health, and quality of life. At the same time, new knowledge and technology are expanding urban forest management options. How will career and employment opportunities develop in this new and challenging environment? Cindy Blain will provide an update on recent work to integrate tree care jobs with urban forest community engagement and the complementary social, economic, and tree literacy benefits - especially in disadvantaged communities, which need tree canopy the most. Susan Day will present project findings from Urban Forestry 2020, a recently concluded research initiative investigating the state of the urban forestry profession. She will also share strategic recommendations relating to professional identity, networking, higher education, and student recruitment. Urban Forestry 2020 was made possible in part by funding from the U.S. Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant program. The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) sets the categories for this grant program based on the Ten-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan and recommends to the Forest Service innovative urban and community forestry research and projects that should be considered for funding. Council Member Lisa Ortega will open the webinar with a brief overview of NUCFAC and its national research agenda. View the webinar notice » Connect to the webinar » More details... Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: July 18, 2018 - 7:30 pm Description: Free kayaking will be held at the intersection of 1st and Broad Streets in Keyport, NJ at 5:30 pm. First come, first served. No registration required. Questions? Heather@NYNJbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 www.nynjbaykeeper.org More details... Webinar - Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risk to Communities Webinar - Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risk to Communities Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: July 18, 2018 - 10:30 pm Description: Webinar: Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities Wednesday, July 18, 2018. 9:00PM Eastern. Webinar: Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities. Rebecca Morss, NCAR. Sponsored by NCAR\|UCAR. More information here. Hurricane forecasts have improved significantly during the last few decades, but accurately predicting where and when a hurricane will make landfall remains challenging. Even more challenging is communicating the potential for high winds, flooding, and associated impacts in different regions, especially with enough warning for coastal residents to evacuate safely before landfall. In this presentation, Dr. Rebecca Morss will discuss the successes and challenges of hurricane forecasting and risk communication, including major events of the devastating 2017 hurricane season. Location Webcast Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 9:00 More details... • • •	19 50th Anniversary Rivers & Trails Communications Webinar 50th Anniversary Rivers & Trails Communications Webinar Starts: 11:00 am Ends: July 19, 2018 - 12:00 pm Description: 50th Anniversary Rivers & Trails Communications July 19, 1:00–2:00 pm MDT. As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System and Wild and Scenic River Acts, it’s important to spread the word about related events and projects. Join experts for this webinar about best practices for traditional and social media. Free. Register. More details... Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting Starts: 11:30 am Ends: July 19, 2018 - 4:00 pm Description: Jersey Water Works Updates Attend Our Mid-summer Membership Meeting, July 19 All are welcome to the annual JWW Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 19, at the Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center in Hamilton. Join members and those interested in becoming members to learn about the collaborative, hear from state leaders, and lend expertise to JWW committees and their work. Click here to register. It's not too late to join a committee! Questions? Contact Brian Caycho, (609)-393-0008 x106 More details... Highlands Council Meeting Highlands Council Meeting Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: July 19, 2018 - 6:00 pm Description: Highlands Council Meeting Calendar Dates for 2018 Highlands Council and Highlands Development Credit Bank Board meetings are listed below. All meetings listed on this page are open to the public. Meeting materials, including agendas, will be posted in advance of meetings whenever possible. Please note that all meetings are held at the Highlands Council Offices, 100 North Road, Chester, NJ. Public Notice: 2018 Highlands Council Meeting Schedule (pdf) Public Notice: 2018 Highlands Development Credit Bank Schedule (pdf) Highlands Council Meetings Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. January 18 - cancelled February 15 March 15 April 19 May 17 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 27 October 18 December 6 More details... • • •	20	21 Beers and Bands to benefit COA Beers and Bands to benefit COA Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: July 21, 2018 - 8:00 pm Description: Join COA & Beach Haus Brewery on July 21 for Beers and Bands in Belmar, NJ at 4pm! $20 gets you concert access and 2 beers Beach Hause Brewery 801 Main Street Belmar, NJ 07719 All proceeds go to Clean Ocean Action. Visit Cleanoceanaction.org for more information. More details... Webinar - Hurrican Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities Webinar - Hurrican Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: July 21, 2018 - 5:30 pm Description: Webinar: Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities Saturday, July 21, 2018. 4:00PM Eastern. Webinar: Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risks to Communities. Rebecca Morss, NCAR. Sponsored by NCAR\|UCAR. More information here. Hurricane forecasts have improved significantly during the last few decades, but accurately predicting where and when a hurricane will make landfall remains challenging. Even more challenging is communicating the potential for high winds, flooding, and associated impacts in different regions, especially with enough warning for coastal residents to evacuate safely before landfall. In this presentation, Dr. Rebecca Morss will discuss the successes and challenges of hurricane forecasting and risk communication, including major events of the devastating 2017 hurricane season. Location Webcast Saturday, 21 July 2018, 4:00 More details... • •
22 Navesink River Kayak Tour Navesink River Kayak Tour Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 22, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Register for guided kayak tours at www.nynjbaykeeper.org. Questions? Heather@nynjbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 More details... •	23 Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: July 23, 2018 - 9:30 pm Location: 290 River Road, Princeton, NJ Description: Authority Board Meeting Schedule A RESOLUTION SETTING REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR THE STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Resolution No. 2015-78 BE IT RESOLVED by the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority: That the regular meeting day of the Authority be held on the fourth Monday of each month, except in November, when it will be held on the second Monday, and June and December when the meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month. http://www.sbrsa.com/ More details... Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: July 23, 2018 - 9:30 pm Location: 50 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA Description: Meetings of the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority are held the fourth Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the Authority conference room located in the Administrative Office. Open session meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and there is an opportunity for public participation. Anyone from the public wishing to be heard should arrive promptly for the start of a meeting as the public participation portion is early on the agenda. http://srvsa.org/ More details... • •	24 Webinar - Transitioning from Gray to Green Infrastructure Using Uban Forestry Webinar - Transitioning from Gray to Green Infrastructure Using Uban Forestry Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: July 24, 2018 - 2:30 pm Description: Webinar: Transitioning from Gray to Green Infrastructure Using Urban Forestry Tuesday, July 24, 2018. 1:00PM Eastern. Webinar: Transitioning from Gray to Green Infrastructure Using Urban Forestry. Robert Northrop, University of Florida. Sponsored by Southern Regional Extension Forestry. More information here. Depleted and degraded water resources are driving communities to look for integrated natural-engineered systems for managing stormwater. Natural and built environments can be reconfigured to restore hydrological and ecological functions, better support the water needs of the community, and help protect the health of people and the environment that sustains them. This program will introduce you to a free decision support tool, supported by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Committee, which guides you through this process. Location Webcast Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 1:00 More details... •	25 Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Free Kayaking with Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: July 25, 2018 - 7:30 pm Description: Free kayaking will be held at the intersection of 1st and Broad Streets in Keyport, NJ at 5:30 pm. First come, first served. No registration required. Questions? Heather@NYNJbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 www.nynjbaykeeper.org More details... RMRFCC Meeting RMRFCC Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 25, 2018 - 9:00 pm Location: TBD Description: The Raritan & Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at various municipal buildings, unless otherwise noted. The purpose of the Commission shall be to foster the design, construction and long-term mitigation for the effective flood control measures for the prevention and alleviation of flooding within the basins of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers, State of New Jersey through actions in the following priority areas: Communication / Education Legislation Policy http://www.rmrfcc.org/ More details... • •	26 Fairview Farm Open House - RHA Fairview Farm Open House - RHA Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: July 26, 2018 - 7:30 pm Description: Raritan Headwaters Association Open House at Fairview FarmThursday, July 26 5:30 to 7:30 pm RSVP Visit our Science and Education Center, tour the Bird & Butterfly Garden and meet some of our hardworking staff and volunteers. Sips and Snacks. All are welcome! Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve 2121 Larger Cross Road Bedminster, NJ (Directions) More details... •	27	28
29	30	31 Woodbridge Creek Kayak Tour Woodbridge Creek Kayak Tour Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 31, 2018 - 11:59 pm Description: Register for guided kayak tours at www.nynjbaykeeper.org. Questions? Heather@nynjbaykeeper.org or 732.888.9870 More details... •

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