Resilience and the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sara Malone in Conference, Initiative Activities, News, R&D Posts, R3C News, RU on the Raritan

Resilience and the Raritan Friday, June 7, 2019 Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway, New Jersey 11th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony The theme of our 2019 annual conference was Resilience and the Raritan and was a joint program with Rutgers Coastal Climate Risk and […]

Micro to Macro: The Future of the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Sara Malone in Conference, RU on the Raritan

Micro to Macro The Future of the Raritan Friday, June 8, 2018 Kathleen W. Ludwig Global Village Learning Center, Douglass Honors College, New Brunswick, NJ 10th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony Our 2018 conference explored emerging contaminants affecting the Raritan and renewed watershed planning efforts that will address new and ongoing threats […]

State of the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Sara Malone in Conference, Initiative Activities, RU on the Raritan

State of the Raritan Status and trends from across the region, where do we go from here? Friday, June 9, 2017 Douglass Student Center, New Brunswick, NJ 9th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony Our 2017 conference showcased a series of status and trends reports by Raritan stakeholders from across the region. Presentations […]

RU on the Raritan Conference

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Sara Malone in Conference

RU on the Raritan Conference Exploring an agenda for Rutgers’ stewardship of the Raritan River, basin and bay Friday, June 10, 2016, Douglass Student Center, New Brunswick, NJ 8th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference In celebration of Rutgers University’s 250th Anniversary, the conference showcased efforts of Rutgers’ faculty, staff and students, and Collaborative partners in […]

Two States: One Bay — 7th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sara Malone in 2015 Conference, Balanced Redevelopment, Conference, Public Access, Remediation, Stewardship, Water Quality No Comments

Two States: One Bay A bi-state conversation about the future of the Raritan Bay 7th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference and Awards Ceremony Friday, June 12, 2015 Douglass Student Center Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey On Friday, June 12, 2015, more than 200 leading representatives from government, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and […]

Valuing Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services – 6th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Tamara Swedberg in Conference No Comments

Valuing Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services – The 6th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference and Awards Ceremony Friday, June 13, 2014 Cook College Student Center Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey The 6th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference focused on the intrinsic values that the Raritan brings to the communities, businesses, and residents (human […]

Duke Farms Mini-Conference

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Sara Malone in Conference No Comments

The Sustainable Raritan River Mini-Conference Duke Farms Coach Barn Hillsborough Thursday, December 5, 2013 This conference started with a guided bird walk and ended with a tour of the wetlands restoration work along the Raritan River. Packed in-between were a film on the removal of the Nevius Street Dam and informative workshops covering public access, […]

Fishable and Swimmable – 5th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Sara Malone in Conference No Comments

5th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference Fishable and Swimmable: The Clean Water Act at 40 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 The 5th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference was all about Water! Is there enough for the people and businesses in our communities? Is it clean? How do we keep it safe? How do we manage it […]

Restoration and Future Stewardship: Regeneration and the Next Generation – 4th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Sara Malone in Conference No Comments

Thanks for attending the 4th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference! June 14, 2012 The 4th Sustainable Raritan River Initiative Regional Conference brought 200 people to Duke Farms on June 14, 2012, to share successes, discuss emerging issues and plan strategies to promote quality of life in the Raritan River valley. For eight hours, we shared, […]

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4	5 Middlesex County Fair Middlesex County Fair Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 11, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	6	7 National Lighthouse Day - tour Sandy Hook Light National Lighthouse Day - tour Sandy Hook Light Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: August 7, 2019 - 5:00 pm Description: National Lighthouse Day is August 7 On August 7, 1789, Congress commissioned the first federal lighthouse and approved the Lighthouse Act that established and supported the maintenance of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers. Each August 7, the United States celebrates National Lighthouse Day, honoring the important role played by lighthouses through the years as beacons of safety for vessels at sea. This Tuesday, August 7, 2018, the National Park Service is celebrating National Lighthouse Day with free tours of the Sandy Hook Light from noon to 5pm. First lighted on June 11, 1764, the Sandy Hook Light is the country’s oldest surviving lighthouse, and is now part of the New Jersey component of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, click here. More details... •	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15 Learning from the Past - Forest Management in NJ Learning from the Past - Forest Management in NJ Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 15, 2019 - 8:30 pm Description: 2019 August Backyard Forestry North Program: Learning from the Past - the historic significance of forest management in New Jersey & how it affects NJ's landscape today Learn about the history of the forests of New Jersey including the historical influence of human activity on New Jersey’s forests, the historical importance of this point in time for the forest resource and yourrole as stewards of the land. Find out about present-day forest use, problems and issues, including Emerald Ash Borer and the Spotted Lanternfly. When Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Where Frelinghuysen Arboretum-Haggerty Education Center 353 E Hanover Ave Morris Township, NJ 07960 Contact Lori Jenssen New Jersey Forestry Association 908-832-2400 njfalorij@aol.com Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egb3brz1bd544dec&oseq=&c=&ch= More details... •	16	17 South Branch Raritan River Sojourn South Branch Raritan River Sojourn Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 17, 2019 - 5:00 pm Description: 08/17/2019 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Meet at Ramsey Road, Clinton, NJ 08809 Join RHA and the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) for our 4th Raritan River Sojourn! All details will be sent to registered participants one week before each scheduled day. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of each paddle. We do have some kayaks to borrow! Please contact us to find out if we have some available for this date. Each paddle is expected to last for approximately 4-5 hours, which includes stopping for lunch along the way (please bring lunch and water with you). Paddle time may be shorter or longer depending on flow rates for that day! Registration is required for this event. Click here to register. Contact Lauren at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org for more information! This trip takes us along the South Branch of the Raritan River From Clinton to Darts Mills in Flemington. https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/event/south-branch-raritan-river-sojourn/ More details... •
18 South Branch Raritan River Sojourn South Branch Raritan River Sojourn Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 18, 2019 - 5:00 pm Description: 08/18/2019 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Meet at 1200 County Rd 523, Flemington, NJ 08822 Join RHA and the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) for our 4th Raritan River Sojourn! All details will be sent to registered participants one week before each scheduled day. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of each paddle. We do have some kayaks to borrow! Please contact us to find out if we have some available for this date. Each paddle is expected to last for approximately 4-5 hours, which includes stopping for lunch along the way (please bring lunch and water with you). Paddle time may be shorter or longer depending on flow rates for that day! Registration is required for this event. Click here to register. Contact Lauren at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org for more information! This trip takes us along the South Branch of the Raritan River From Darts Mills to Neshanic Station. https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/event/south-branch-river-sojourn/ More details... •	19	20	21	22	23	24 EARTH Center Open House EARTH Center Open House Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 24, 2019 - 5:00 pm Description: EARTH Center Open House, Sat. August 24th, 11AM to 5PM, Davidsons Mill Pond Park. Further info, contact David T. Smela, Public Info Ass’t, Ph. 732-398-5268 david.smela@co.middlesex.nj.us August 24, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm EARTH Center Garden & Music Festival Join us for our biggest event all year. A FREE day of family fun in the park! Garden Tours, Live Music, Butterfly House, Demonstrations, Taste Tests, & Kids Scavenger Hunt! Bring outstanding selections from your garden for the “Greatest of the Garden” competition. Categories include… Biggest Tomato, Cucumber, Squash, Water Melon, Longest Gourd, All Vegetables Best Likeness to Celebrity or Historical Figure. Consult with the Master Gardeners or County Agricultural Agent on your growing concerns. Families are encouraged to bring their bikes and helmets to take advantage of the South Brunswick Police Department's Bicycle Safety program. Bring a donation of a non-perishable canned food item for MCFOODS, the County's food bank. For more details call 732-398-5268. More details... •
25	26 Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 26, 2019 - 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: August 26, 2019 - 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... • •	27	28	29	30	31

Conferences

Resilience and the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

Micro to Macro: The Future of the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

State of the Raritan Conference and Awards Ceremony

RU on the Raritan Conference

Two States: One Bay — 7th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Valuing Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services – 6th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Duke Farms Mini-Conference

Fishable and Swimmable – 5th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

Restoration and Future Stewardship: Regeneration and the Next Generation – 4th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

August 2019

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