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 the Raritan Basin, provided a forum for identifying a University-wide agenda for stewardship of the Raritan, and established a network for collaboration among University-based research, extension and outreach-efforts related to the Raritan Basin.

Mark your calendar for next year’s conference: Friday, June 9, 2017.

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Conference Sessions and Presentations

Water Quality Panel
- Dr. Kristi MacDonald, Groundwater Trend Analysis in the Upper Raritan
- Dr. Robert Chant, Salt water intrusion and controls on sediment transport processes in the Raritan
- Dr. Nicole Fahrenfeld, Emerging contaminants in the Raritan River and Bay
- Dr. Steven Yergeau, EPA/Rutgers Raritan River Data Project
Biotics and Ecosystems Panel
- Dr. Jean Marie Hartman, Forest Cover and Watershed Function in the Upper Raritan
- Dr. Jennifer Clear, Using Sediment Archives to Guide Wetlands Protection/Restoration in the Raritan Bay
- Kate Boicourt, Fish Ladder Feasibility Study for Weston’s Mill Pond Dams
- Dr. Beth Ravit, Raritan Bay Shoreline Stabilization an Protection Utilizing Eastern Oysters
Watershed Panel
- Kimberly A. Cenno, NJ Integrated Water Quality Assessment Report for the Raritan
- Michele Bakacs, Manalapan Brook Watershed Management Plan
- Ken Klipstein, Land Acquisition for Water Supply Protection in the Raritan Basin
- Dr. Dan Van Abs, Watershed Education and Stewardship through the Raritan Scholars Program
People Panel
- Dr. Wolfram Hoefer, Designing Resilient Parks in Perth Amboy
- Dr. Karen Lowrie, Health Impacts of the City of New Brunswick Municipal Public Access Plan
- Erin Stretz, StreamWatch and Citizen Science in the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
- Frank Wong, Raritan Connections in the Rutgers Facilities Master Plan
Resilience Panel
- Lisa Auermuller, Getting to Resilience in the City of Perth Amboy
- Dr. Qizhong (George) Guo, Modeling Impacts of Green Infrastructure on Flood Level Reduction for the Raritan River
- Dr. James (Ken) Mitchell, Historic evolution of public and private responses to flooding on the Raritan
- Dr. Christopher C. Obropta, Implementing Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management in the Raritan
Next Steps
- Dr. Oscar Schofield, Rutgers future is the Raritan River
- Dr. Richard G. Lathrop, Jr., Sustaining the Raritan River Watershed

Thanks to our Sponsors

The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative is independently funded. For information about the benefits of sponsorship or to become a sponsor, contact Sara Malone at sjmalone@ejb.rutgers.edu or by calling 848.932.2720. Thank you!

Photo Credit: “Rutgers’ women’s rowing team on the Raritan River” by Rutgers Athletics

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	1	2	3 Changing Pesticide Use: Challenges for Water Quality Monitoring and Ecological Implications - Webinar Changing Pesticide Use: Challenges for Water Quality Monitoring and Ecological Implications - Webinar Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 3, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: NWQMC Webinar Series Changing Pesticide Use: Challenges for Water-Quality Monitoring and Ecological Implications Presented by Dr. Michelle Hladik, U.S. Geological Survey Research Chemist Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST The webinar is free; pre-registration is required. Please login 10 minutes early. To register for this session: Go to https://doilearn2.webex.com/doilearn2/k2/j.php?MTID=tc1fc5ddba796f82c233f810ba4a8279f and register. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session. Pesticide use is constantly changing due to pest resistance, regulations, crops planted, and the introduction of new chemicals. In the past few decades there have been changes in the types and amount of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides used in agricultural and urban areas. In recent years, application techniques for agricultural use pesticides have also changed with an increase in seed coatings in addition to more traditional application methods such as foliar sprays. Most seeds coatings consist of one insecticide and up to five fungicides; many of these pesticides have not been used extensively prior to their inclusion on seed coatings. A change in the pesticide active ingredient or application technique can impact the environmental fate and transport of these pesticides and their potential effects on non-target organisms. For example, a shift in the mid-2000s from the pyrethroid to neonicotinoid insecticides required new analytical methods, sampling of different environmental matrices, and toxicological concerns focused on different species. More details... •	4 Water Quality Restoration Grants Deadline Water Quality Restoration Grants Deadline Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 4, 2017 - 11:59 pm Description: This is to inform you that the Department has recently posted the availability of up to $10.4 million in Water Quality Restoration grant money at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bears/npsrestgrants.html. The purpose of these grants is to improve water quality through implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution control projects. Government agencies and non-profit organizations are eligible for funding under this grant program. A public information session will be held in the Department's Public Hearing Room from 1:30pm - 3:30pm on Thursday April 6, 2017 The due date for applications is 5pm EDT on Thursday, May 4, 2017. If you have any questions please visit the Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant Program webpage at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bears/npsrestgrants.html or contact Jay Springer, Nonpoint Source Grant Program Manager at (609) 633-1441 or at jay.springer@dep.nj.gov. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION AS YOU SEE FIT. More details... The NJDEP Regulatory Update The NJDEP Regulatory Update Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 4, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: The NJDEP Regulatory Update May 4, 2017 (NOTE: Date Change) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Note: Presentations will begin at 9:30 AM) The New Jersey Society for Women Environmental Professionals ("NJSWEP") is pleased to announce that our incredibly popular keystone event the "NJDEP Regulatory Update" is returning to Trenton this April. This year we are again partnering with the Brownfields Coalition of the Northeast ("BCONE"), who will be co-hosting the event with us. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") implements regulations and policies, which frequently evolve as priorities change. This one-day workshop will keep you abreast of the NJDEP's priorities and plans, as well as the status of existing programs, updates, and proposed legislative changes that are key to NJDEP programs. NJDEP Assistant Commissioners (or their designees) from programs including Environmental Management, Water Resources, Site Remediation, Compliance and Enforcement, and Sustainability and Green Energy, have been invited to present on current and emerging topics. Agenda will be posted soon! Location: NJDEP Public Hearing Room Department of Environmental Protection Headquarters 401 E. State Street Trenton, New Jersey Registration (Click Here): SWEP Member: $25.00 BCONE Member (Use Discount Code: BCONENJDEP): $25.00 Non-Member: $85.00 DEP/State Employee: FREE Last Day to Register: Registration and payment must be received by April 28, 2017. Walk-in registrations will NOT accepted due to NJDEP security requirements. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by May 1, 2017 will be refunded, less a $5 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after May 1st or for no-shows. For more infomration: http://njswep.org/event-2452476 More details... • •	5	6 National Planning Conference - NYC National Planning Conference - NYC Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 9, 2017 - 11:59 pm Description: Watch for more information about a special Bloustein/APA-NJ co-sponsored event! Register at: https://www.planning.org/conference/ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001 Make Your Move for NPC17 Planning is on the move! Catch up with the crowd at the 2017 National Planning Conference, May 6–9 in New York City. Whatever your passion, wherever you are in your career, the American Planning Association’s big event delivers just what you need to: Feel the rush. There’s no place like New York to see planning in motion. APA’s mobile workshops offer a planner’s perspective on top projects. Learn the latest. Parking. Placemaking. Smart cities. Suburban strategies. You’ll find hundreds of sessions packed with thousands of ideas you can use right away. Make connections. NPC gathers the worldwide community of planners. Networking and division events are a great way to meet like minds and future colleagues. Track the trends. A dozen targeted tracks call attention to emerging issues in planning. See what’s coming down the road you travel. Chart your career path. Working to get ahead? Head for the Career Zone for help with your job search and professional development. Get ahead of the curve. Try out cutting-edge tools in the Tech Zone and catch up on new research in the planning pipeline. Want more reasons to be at NPC17? Need to make the case to your boss? Check out planning.org/conference/whyattend. Registration covers all sessions, a meet-and-greet reception in the Planning Expo, and an invitation to the Awards Luncheon. Also included: keynotes by tech visionary Peter Leyden and engagement expert Peter Kageyama. Bonus #1: APA will supply an MTA MetroCard for getting around town. Bonus #2: After the conference, attendees will have unlimited access to recordings and PowerPoint presentations from selected sessions. Bonus #3: Many of those enhanced recordings will offer Certification Maintenance credit for AICP members. To learn more, go to planning.org/npc and get on board. Use #NPC17 to share the news! More details... Canoe Trip on the South Branch Canoe Trip on the South Branch Starts: 8:15 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 3:30 pm Description: Sat., May 6: South Branch (back-up: Delaware) 8:15 AM to about 3:30 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 through adults, $35 Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation Office: H.C. Arboretum, 1020 Route 31 North, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 Phone: (908) 782-1158 Fax: (908) 806-4057 More details... Invasive Species Removal Tewksbury Christmas Tree Farm Invasive Species Removal Tewksbury Christmas Tree Farm Starts: 9:30 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: In partnership with the Hunterdon Land Trust, Tewksbury Land Trust is seeking volunteers to help remove invasive species at the Christmas Tree Farm preserve on Sawmill Road in Lebanon, this Saturday May 6th at 9:30 am. Water and a brief tour of the property will be provided. If you’re available to help out, please wear long pants and bring work gloves, loppers, saws, shovels, sunscreen, and bug spray. Please RSVP to Stefani at stefani@hunterdonlandtrust.org or (908) 237- 4582. End time is approximate. More details... Annual Farrington Lake Cleanup - LBWP Annual Farrington Lake Cleanup - LBWP Starts: 9:30 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 1:00 pm Description: Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership's Annual Farrington Lake Cleanup, Saturday, 6th May, 10AM to 1PM. Registration from 9:30AM. Rain Date, Saturday, May 20th, same times. Meet at Bi-Centennial Park, East Brunswick, entrance near junction with Hardenburg Lane. Cover arms and legs and wear stout shoes. Please let us know soon if you can participate: email Alan Godber at agodber@turbousa.com. More details... Mouth of Flat Creek Clean-up Mouth of Flat Creek Clean-up Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Public Clean-ups along Raritan Bay & Sandy Hook Bay in 2017 Saturday, March 11, 2017 Comptons Creek Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: 19 Broadway, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 Saturday, April 22, 2017 Mouth of Many Mind Creek Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: 5 Avenue A, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Sunday, May 6, 2017 Mouth of Flat Creek Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: Brook Avenue, located off Front Street, Union Beach, NJ 07735 Saturday, September 23, 2017 Waackaack Creek Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: Near 130 Church Street, located near Creek Road, Keansburg, NJ 07734 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Chingorora Creek Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: TBD Sunday, November 19, 2017 Matawan Creek, River Gardens Park Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Meeting Location: Near 400 Riverdale Drive, Cliffwood Beach, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07735 Horseshoe crab Monitoring & Tagging Dates: Training: Thursday, April 28, 2017 7:00pm – 8:00pm Bayshore Waterfront Park DATES & TIMES TO MONITOR & TAG HORSESHOE CRABS IN 2017 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 STARTING AT 8:30PM THURSDAY, MAY 25 STARTING AT 8:00PM FRIDAY, JUNE 9 STARTING AT 8:45PM FRIDAY, JUNE 23 STARTING AT 8:00PM Seine the Bay Day in 2017 Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Visit the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council's Website at http://www.restoreraritanbay.org/ for more information. More details... Paddling the Abbott Marshlands - D&R Greenway Trust Paddling the Abbott Marshlands - D&R Greenway Trust Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: D&R Greenway Land Trust is premiering the TravelStorys app for Abbott Marshlands Paddling tours on three river trips: Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.: Canoe/kayak the Abbott Marshlands for Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of the undermanned Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. The tidal trip is eight miles from Bordentown Beach to Watson Woods/Roebling Park and back. After lunch, tour the Tulpehaking Nature Center, the educational gateway to the Abbott Marshlands. Sunday, Jun 4, 10 a.m.: Canoe/kayak the Abbott Marshlands. Trip begins on the Crosswicks Creek in Bordentown. Paddle to Roebling Park and walk the trails before returning to Bordentown. Meet at Bordentown Beach, end of Park Street. July 19, 9:30 a.m. Canoe/kayak the Abbott Marshlands. Trip begins on the Crosswicks Creek in Bordentown. Paddle to Roebling Park and walk the trails before returning to Bordentown. Meet at Bordentown Beach, end of Park Street. For all trips: Bring lunch, snacks and beverage. Wear boots and bring gloves. Trash bags will be provided. Bring lunch and beverage. Sombreros optional/ participants must have their own boats (rentals not available). Please contact trip leaders to confirm trip and participation and for further details: George & Leona F., 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. End time approximate. More details... Walk the Trails - Sophie Glovier Walk the Trails - Sophie Glovier Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 6, 2017 - 12:30 pm Description: Walks Across Princeton celebrates New Edition of Princeton Area Trail Guide D&R Greenway Land Trust, Friends of Princeton Open Space and Friends of Herrontown Woods invite you to celebrate a new edition of Sophie Glovier’s “Walk the Trails in and around Princeton,” with photographs by Bentley Drezner, Nathan Drezner and Grace Glovier, by taking one of four free walks across Princeton on Saturday, May 6. Meet the author and purchase your signed copy of the book at 10 a.m. at D&R Greenway's Johnson Education Center or at 11:30 a.m. at Mountain Lakes House. Each of the walks begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Join former Princeton Mayor Phyllis Marchand for a 1.1 mile walk on the Scott and Hella McVay Poetry Trail. This walk will leave from D&R Greenway Land Trust's Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. www.drgreenway.org. Explore Princeton's "central park," the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Friends of Princeton Open Space will be offering two walks at Mountain Lakes Preserve. Both will begin in the Community Park North parking lot on Mountain Avenue, traveling through a pine forest, Tusculum fields and around the lakes. Each walk will include stream crossings, and some areas with rocks and exposed roots. The shorter route will be about 1.5 miles. The longer and more challenging route, approximately 2.5 miles, will also be traveling along a rocky inlet stream. www.fopos.org Take a 1 to 2 mile tour of Herrontown Woods with naturalist Steve Hiltner. www.fohw.org Further details on walking routes at www.drgreenway.org/public_programs.htm End time is approximate. More details... • • • • • • •
7 Slow the Flow Tree Plantings - Raritan Headwaters Slow the Flow Tree Plantings - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 7, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: May 7th 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sunnyside Picnic Area, South Branch Reservation 47 Kiceniuk Road, Annandale, NJ 08801 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Rec Website: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/ParkAreas/Sunnyside/info.htm Contact Carmela Buono (WMA 08): americorps@raritanheadwaters.org Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMzQujVPW2NxceGGT8y8bvqEMRUGAWXCydbP7ooStrAVYY8w/viewform More details... Union Beach Cleanup - Bayshore Watershed Council Union Beach Cleanup - Bayshore Watershed Council Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 7, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Brook Avenue, Union Beach, NJ 07735 Description: The Bayshore Regional Watershed Council, NY-NJ Baykeeper and Monmouth County Clean Communities are seeking volunteers to help clean up the beach area along Brook Avenue, near the mouth of Flat Creek in the Borough of Union Beach this Sunday morning, May 7 starting at 10:00am. The mouth of Flat Creek is home to a diversity of fish, crabs, and birds including Ospreys or fish hawks. It is also the site of one of the watershed's council Horseshoe Crab monitoring areas where adult horseshoe crabs come to spawn and create the next generation. Please help us clean up an often overlooked site of New Jersey's rich ecology. A lot of people would be surprised to see that there is so much trash along the beach and near Brook Avenue. WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 TIME: 10:00AM TO 12:00PM MEETING LOCATION: Park vehicles on Brook Avenue in Union Beach. On-street parking only. GPS Address: Brook Avenue, Union Beach, NJ 07735 No Registration Needed. Everyone is welcome! Join your neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, meet friendly people, and do something good for the environment. A clean and healthy environment is critical to the overall health of people that live there. Students or scouts who participate in the cleanup will earn community service hours. Garbage bags will be provided. Attendees should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Waders or high boots are best. Please bring gloves. Event will take place weather permitting. Heavy rain, snow or strong winds will cancel. The Bayshore belongs to everyone! Be part of the solution to creek pollution! www.restoreraritanbay.org More details... Preserving the Millstone River & Floodplain - MVPC Annual Event Preserving the Millstone River & Floodplain - MVPC Annual Event Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 7, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition annual event on Sunday, May 7, 2017 2-4 pm at the Griggstown Causeway. Steve Tuorto, Director of Science & Stewardship at the Stony Brook – Millstone Watershed Association will speak about Preserving the Millstone River & Floodplain: An Agenda for Action. The 12 Rutgers University design plans for the two causeways are to be exhibited. Barbra Walker, Rutgers University Student, is facilitating the exhibit and soliciting public comment. D&R Canal State Park Headquarters 145 Mapleton Road Princeton, NJ 08540 More information about the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway is available at: http://www.millstonevalley.org Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MillstoneValleyNationalScenicByway Map of the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2462/maps More details... • • •	8 River Rally 2017 River Rally 2017 Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 11, 2017 - 11:59 pm Description: River Rally 2017 Registration is Now Open! Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan from May 8-11 for River Rally 2017. This year’s conference program is super-charged for impact. In the midst of a crisis related to climate risk, drinking water contamination, and access to water, we will be asking some hard questions. How do we respond, how do we grow our community, and how do we inspire the next generation? River Rally 2017 will help us define what is possible, individually and collectively. River Rally is the place to connect with people who care about rivers and water. Join NGO staff, academics, agency and foundation representatives, industry innovators, and community leaders from across the U.S. and beyond. New this year, the first ever Teen River Rally will bring more than 50 high school students from the Grand Rapids area to River Rally for a day to learn about career pathways in conservation. River Rally is three days of learning, inspiration, and fun! Beyond content-rich workshops and keynotes, we offer field trips, mentoring sessions, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, morning yoga, an open mic talent show, and the 2017 River Heroes Banquet and Awards Ceremony. For questions regarding River Rally contact our Registration Coordinator Email: riverrally@rivernetwork.org Phone: (720) 545-0397 https://www.rivernetwork.org/events-learning/river-rally/about/ More details... Full Moon Walk - Sandy Hook Full Moon Walk - Sandy Hook Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: May 8, 2017 - 8:30 pm Description: Full Moon Walk, Sandy Hook, NJ Mon May 8th 6:30pm - 8:30pm American Littoral Society, Building 18, Sandy Hook, NJ, 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA Join us for sunset at Sandy Hook to watch the moon rise over the ocean, and learn about the tides marine creatures that rely on them, and some history about Fort Hancock. Warm-up with hot chocolate and a snack afterwards. Meet at 6:30, Building 18. Advance registration required. Cost: $5 per person Contact: 732-291-0055 for more information and to reserve. More details... • •	9 American Eels in the Hudson River - Seminar & Webinar American Eels in the Hudson River - Seminar & Webinar Starts: 10:30 am Ends: May 9, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: Hudson River Foundation Edward A. Ames Seminar Series Spring 2017 Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 10:30 a.m. American Eels in the Hudson River Estuary: from Glass to Silver Karin Limburg Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry Syracuse Sarah Mount and Chris Bowser Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve Bob Schmidt Berkshire Environmental Research Center, Bard College at Simon's Rock Seminars will be held at: The Hudson River Foundation 17 Battery Place, Suite 915 New York, NY 10004 Participants attending in-person should arrive fifteen minutes early and bring photo identification to pass through building security. Seminars will also be simultaneously broadcast via webinar. Access information will be sent separately to registered participants. Please call 212-483-7667 or email info@hudsonriver.org to RSVP as space is limited. Please indicate whether you wish to attend in-person or by webinar. The Edward A. Ames Seminar Series addresses scientific issues related to the environmental quality and resource management of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary. Visit our website, www.hudsonriver.org, to view upcoming seminars and download previous seminar presentations and recordings. End time is approximate. More details... Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning - Webinar Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning - Webinar Starts: 1:15 pm Ends: May 9, 2017 - 2:15 pm Description: The "greening" of cities can focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy production, and energy efficient building systems. While these are important aspects of reimagining urban living, human beings have an innate need to connect with the natural world (the biophilia hypothesis). And any vision of a sustainable urban future must place its focus squarely on nature, on the presence, conservation, and celebration of the actual green features and natural life forms. Research shows nature’s ability to reduce stress, to aid recovery from illness, to enhance cognitive skills and academic performance, and to aid in moderating the effects of ADHD, autism and other childhood illnesses. Recent research suggests even that we are more generous in the presence of nature; all these values are in addition to the immense economic value of the ecological services provided by natural systems. Join Island Press and the Security and Sustainability Forum in a free webinar featuring Tim Beatley, Chair of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning and Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities at the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia and author of “Handbook of Biophilic City Planning & Design”. Tim will discuss the principles of biophilia and use Washington, D.C. as an example biophilic city. He will be joined in the DC discussion by Sabine O’Hara, Dean and Director of Landgrant Programs for the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and Tommy Wells, Director of the Washington, D.C. Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and responsible for protecting the environment and conserving the natural resources of the District of Columbia Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4473072068016117763 More details... Trout Unlimited's Women's Initiative Gathering - CJTU Trout Unlimited's Women's Initiative Gathering - CJTU Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: May 9, 2017 - 8:00 pm Description: Prior to the CJTU General Meeting, the Women's Initiative will meet to listen and share ideas and information. The Initiative is a major focus of Trout Unlimited national with the intent to re-energize and grow its membership of women and build an energetic and engaged women's membership. For more information, contact Marsha Benovengo, Women's Initiative Chapter Coordinator, at casabeno@msn.com. More details... Dick Turse Fishing Collection Benefit - CJTU Dick Turse Fishing Collection Benefit - CJTU Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: May 9, 2017 - 10:00 pm Description: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 The Dick Turse Fishing Collection Benefit This month we will be making available to our membership for sale many of the rods, reels, fishing books, tying tools and materials our beloved friend, treasurer, CJTU founder, and former CJTU president collected during his long life before his passing this last summer. It will be a night of mixed emotions for many, but Dick’s loving family believes he would have wanted to share this collection and see many of his treasured fishing items find new homes. There are some really nice items in this collection, both for fresh and saltwater fishing. Dick had very good taste. All proceeds will go to Dick’s family. In addition, we will have a short program by: Scott Collenburg, Assistant Fisheries Biologist, Division of Fish & Wildlife in the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. In 2014, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife initiated a multi-year assessment to review the current Wild Trout Stream regulations, collect and analyze data, and develop regulations that will better address recreational fishing opportunities for, and conservation needs of, the state's wild trout fisheries. During this presentation Scott Collenburg, a State Fisheries Biologist will be on hand to describe the ideas for the new regulation set. The NJDFW is looking to solicit input and opinions of all anglers on the proposal. contact Central Jersey Trout Unlimited for more information http://www.cjtu.org/ More details... • • • •	10 Save the Date - 2017 Waterfront Conference Save the Date - 2017 Waterfront Conference Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 10, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Waterfront Alliance 2017 conference - May 10, 2017 - SAVE the DATE Hudson River Park Pier 40, 353 West Street, New York, NY 10014 Save the date! The Waterfront Alliance’s 2017 Waterfront Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 10 under the theme Measuring Our Harbor: Strong, Healthy, and Open. We’ll be celebrating ten years of service to our waterfront next year, and the Conference will address several critical questions as we look to the challenges and opportunities ahead of us in the next decade: How do we quantify the countless ways our harbor and waterfronts provide value to our region—from educational opportunities, to good-paying jobs, to recreational uses? How can we measure the progress we are making to meet long-term goals of clean waterways and resilient coastlines? How will our region continue to identify and secure the necessary means to sustain our waterfront as a vital commercial, environmental, and cultural resource? Additional details about the 2017 Waterfront Conference, including how to sponsor and purchase tickets, will be available in the coming weeks. 217 Water Street, Suite 300 New York, NY 10038 \| 212.935.9831 More details... WaterWednesday Showcase - Webinar WaterWednesday Showcase - Webinar Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 10, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: Event Information: WaterWednesday Showcase Sponsored by Energy Star Registration is required to join this event. If you have not registered, please do so now. English : New York Time Event status: Not started (Register) Date and time: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Duration: 1 hour Description: Join us to hear a case study from an ENERGY STAR partner who has had success in reducing water use. The speaker will share their journey of benchmarking water use and roadblocks they overcame along their journey to conserve water. Find out how to implement best practices for water management in your sustainability plan to save both water and energy. Find out how the East Texas Food Bank was able to achieve 36% water savings in the 2016 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition. Hear about their water efficiency assessment and evaluation, and what actions they took to reduce water use such as optimizing irrigation controls and installing low-flow aerators. - Andrew Ayo, East Texas Food Bank - Jean Pullen, Southface Register: https://esbuildings.webex.com/mw3200/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=esbuildings More details... Horseshoe Crab Monitoring & Tagging Horseshoe Crab Monitoring & Tagging Starts: 8:30 pm Ends: May 10, 2017 - 11:30 pm Description: Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Horseshoe crab Monitoring & Tagging Dates: Training: Thursday, April 28, 2017 7:00pm – 8:00pm Bayshore Waterfront Park DATES & TIMES TO MONITOR & TAG HORSESHOE CRABS IN 2017 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 STARTING AT 8:30PM THURSDAY, MAY 25 STARTING AT 8:00PM FRIDAY, JUNE 9 STARTING AT 8:45PM FRIDAY, JUNE 23 STARTING AT 8:00PM Seine the Bay Day in 2017 Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Visit the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council's Website at http://www.restoreraritanbay.org/ for more information. More details... • • •	11 EPA Stormwater Finance Webinar Series EPA Stormwater Finance Webinar Series Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 11, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center Hosts Stormwater Finance Webinar Series EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is hosting a stormwater finance webinar series in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation. Communities across the county are struggling to identify a financing strategy to support their stormwater management programs. This webinar series will explore both traditional stormwater financing strategies as well as new and innovative approaches. Each webinar will provide a deep-dive, technical overview of specific successful and leading-edge examples of how communities have supported their stormwater programs . Audience: Municipal administrators, planners, public works officials, community leaders, technical assistance providers, and regional funders. Time: 2:00—3:00 pm EST May 11, 2017 - Register for webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-wef-webinar-dc-waters-environmental-impact-bond-eib-tickets-33319521586?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery May 23, 2017 - Register for webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-wef-webinar-washington-dcs-stormwater-retention-credit-program-tickets-33319592799?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Additional stormwater finance webinars to be announced soon! For more information, visit: https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/leading-edge-stormwater-financing-webinars More details... Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: May 11, 2017 - 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... • •	12	13 Spring Volunteer Day at Deer Path Park Spring Volunteer Day at Deer Path Park Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 13, 2017 - 1:30 pm Description: SPRING VOLUNTEER DAY Saturday, May 13, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Round Mountain Section of Deer Path Park, ages 12 through adult, free! Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation Office: H.C. Arboretum, 1020 Route 31 North, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Mailing address: P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 Phone: (908) 782-1158 Fax: (908) 806-4057 More details... Geology Hike in the Sourlands Geology Hike in the Sourlands Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 13, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Somerset County Sourland Mountain Preserve: Description: Geology Hike Saturday, May 13, 10-noon, Geology Hike, Somerset County Sourland Mountain Preserve: Explore the rocks, boulders and soils of the Sourlands. Learn about the history and formation of the mountain on this moderately challenging hike to Devil's Half Acre and Roaring Rocks. Led by Dave Harper, former President of the Geological Association of New Jersey. To register: https://form.jotform.us/sourlandconservancy/70874687355168 More details... River Sojourn - Raritan Headwaters River Sojourn - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 13, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: Paddle the Raritan River on Guided Trips This Spring By Sandy Perry \| March 24th, 2017 This spring, enjoy the beauty of the Raritan River’s upper reaches on a series of guided kayak and canoe paddles sponsored by Raritan Headwaters and the Appalachian Mountain Club. The “Raritan River Sojourns” will be held on four weekend days – Saturday, April 8; Sunday, April 23; Saturday, May 13; and Sunday, May 21 – from different starting points along the river’s North and South branches. “The Raritan River is the longest river completely within New Jersey, and paddling it is a great way to get to know the region’s incredible scenery and wildlife,” said Lauren Theis, director of education for Raritan Headwaters. “We had a fantastic time on last year’s Sojourns, and we’re looking forward to introducing more paddlers to the river this year.” Paddlers must bring their own boats, but Theis noted that discounted kayak rentals can be arranged through Eastern Mountain Sports in Bridgewater. Each all-day trip includes a break for lunch; paddlers bring their own food and water. Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.: The first trip will be seven miles down the North Branch, from Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster to the confluence of the South Branch in Branchburg. Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.: The second trip will follow the Black River – a North Branch tributary – through the Black River Wildlife Management Area in Chester Township, a distance of five to six miles. Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.: The third trip, approximately 10 miles, will follow the South Branch from Clinton to Darts Mills in Readington Township. Sunday, May 21, 11 a.m.: The final trip in the Sojourn series will follow the South Branch from Three Bridges to Branchburg, a distance of about 10 miles. Advance registration is required, and a suggested donation of $20 per person will be collected at the start of each paddle event. To find out details of each trip and sign up, go to the information page at www.raritanheadwaters.org/raritanriversojourn or contact Theis at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org or 908-234-1852 ext. 314. Basic paddling skills are required for all trips. Personal floatation devices must be worn at all times. Trips will be cancelled or postponed for heavy rain, high waters or likelihood of thunderstorms – but not light rain. End time approximate. Call for details. More details... Second Weekend Walks - E&R Greenway Land Trust Second Weekend Walks - E&R Greenway Land Trust Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 13, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: D&R Greenway Land Trust invites families to participate in Second Weekend Walks beginning Sunday, March 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with an American Woodcock Breeding Display at St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Aunt Molly Road, Hopewell. The walk will be led by D&R Greenway Land Protection Associate Emily Blackman, who is also Manager of the Native Plant Nursery. Additional walks will take place Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m.-noon; Saturday, May 13, 1-3 p.m.; and Sunday, June 11, 9-11 a.m. All walks are free, but space is limited; register early and receive directions at 609-924-4646, or e-mail rsvp@drgreenway.org, and include in your message which walk(s) you are signing up for, how many in your party, and how many cars you will need to park. Sturdy footgear and clothing for outdoor hiking, as well as water for each hiker, is essential. Cameras and binoculars are recommended. Further details and directions at www.drgreenway.org. More details... Exploring Birds and Nature - D&R Greenway Land Trust Exploring Birds and Nature - D&R Greenway Land Trust Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 13, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: St Michaels Farm Preserve Description: D&R Greenway Land Trust invites children and families to a special program, Exploring Birds and Nature with Author Kim Kurki, Saturday, May 13, 1-3 pm, at the barn at St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Hopewell. National Wildlife Federation’s "World of Birds” author and illustrator Kim Kurki will present an interactive program showing how nature is full of treasures to be discovered, especially birds that can be seen and heard. She will share her collection of natural artifacts, such as nests, eggs, feathers and surprises. There will be a fun craft activity and a hike around the preserve, where 85 species of birds have been counted. For families with pre-school to elementary school-age children. rsvp@drgreenway.org or 609-924-4646. The driveway to the barn will be marked with a large sign and balloons. Information about St. Michaels Farm Preserve: www.drgreenway.org. More details... • • • • •
14 Run the Hook for Clean Ocean Action Run the Hook for Clean Ocean Action Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 14, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: Run The Hook is a 5K and 10K race for runners and walkers of all abilities. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher gift, chip timed results, closed course in Fort Hancock, and access to the after party. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Clean Ocean Action and participants have the option to raise additional money through Everydayhero! 100% of the additional funds raised will go to the charity. After the race, join us at the after party for celebratory food and libations! http://www.runthehooknj.com/about/ More details... •	15 RU Landscape Designs for Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway - Exhibit Opens RU Landscape Designs for Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway - Exhibit Opens Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 15, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: You are invited to view and comment on the 12 Rutgers University landscape design plans for two causeways along the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway. The exhibit will be on display for two-weeks, Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 26 from 9 am to 3 pm at: D&R Canal State Park Headquarters 145 Mapleton Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Rutgers University student, Barbra Walker, will be at the headquarters for Q&A on Tuesday, May 23 from 10 am to 1 pm. In addition to this exhibit, please come to the MVPCoalition annual event on Sunday, May 7, 2017 2-4 pm at the Griggstown Causeway. Steve Tuorto, Director of Science & Stewardship at the Stony Brook – Millstone Watershed Association will speak about Preserving the Millstone River & Floodplain: An Agenda for Action. The 12 Rutgers University design plans for the two causeways are to be exhibited. Barbra Walker, Rutgers University Student, is facilitating the exhibit and soliciting public comment. More information about the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway is available at: http://www.millstonevalley.org Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MillstoneValleyNationalScenicByway Map of the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2462/maps More details... Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership Stakeholder Meetings Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership Stakeholder Meetings Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 15, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: May 15 – LRWP General Meeting May 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm At our May 15 meeting we will welcome Raritan Scholar interns, Rutgers Environmental Stewards, and LRWP volunteers to highlight their work on a diverse set of projects including a virtual tour of the Lower Raritan Watershed, a Story Map of Highland Park’s Mill Brook, NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive program in the Lower Raritan Watershed, and more. The meeting will be held from 10-noon in the Middlesex County Planning Offices at 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ – 5th floor mid-size conference room. Parking is validated for those parking on floors 5 and higher in the RWJ Wellness Parking Deck located at 95 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Be sure to bring your ticket to the meeting for validation. For more information contact Heather: hfenyk AT lowerraritanwatershed DOT org More details... Restoring Superfund Sites to Public Good - EPA Webinar Restoring Superfund Sites to Public Good - EPA Webinar Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 15, 2017 - 3:30 pm Description: EPA's Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) will be hosting a webinar entitled, Restoring Superfund Sites to Public Good on Monday, May 15, 2017; 2:00-3:30 PM EDT (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT). This webinar will highlight examples of successful public service-related redevelopment at Superfund sites and provide lessons learned on how EPA and local municipalities worked together to make reuse happen. It will also highlight the PREPARED Workbook as a tool to assist local governments with contaminated property acquisitions. This webinar is free of charge and open to the public For additional information and to register, please visit: https://www.cluin.org/sri FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Melissa Friedland at friedland.melissa@epa.gov \| (703) 603-8864 Frank Avvisato at avvisato.frank@epa.gov \| (703) 603-8949 More details... • • •	16 How to Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week - Webinar How to Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week - Webinar Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 16, 2017 - 3:30 pm Description: EPA to Host May 16 Webinar on How State and Local Governments Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week SepticSmart Week 2017 is September 18-22. For last year's SepticSmart Week 2016, 15 state governors, mayors, and county officials and two EPA Regions issued SepticSmart Week Proclamations. A SepticSmart Week Proclamation encourages all homeowners and business owners with septic systems to use the SepticSmart program to learn proper maintenance of their systems and ensure appropriate treatment and disposal of wastewater. Webinar presenters will outline the process taken for governors, mayors, or localities to issue SepticSmart Week 2017 Proclamations. The webinar will be held from 2-3:30 P.M. Eastern on May 16, 2017. To register, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6651424505486693378 For more information on the U.S. EPA Decentralized Wastewater Partnership, visit our website at: https://www.epa.gov/septic More details... Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Meeting Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: May 16, 2017 - 8:30 pm Description: LBWP Membership Meeting, Tuesday, May 16th, 7:30PM, Milltown Senior Center. Speaker to be announced. Contact Alan Godber at agodber@turbousa.com for more information. More details... • •	17 Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 17, 2017 - 12:30 pm Location: Sandy Hook, NJ, USA Description: Spring 2017 Student Summit Attention, 5th - 8th grade teachers!! The Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit is scheduled for May 17th and 18th on beautiful Sandy Hook. The free seaside symposium is an exciting day of environmental and marine science learning and FUN! Visit our website soon for the application. As always, this program is FREE! For more information, contact Amanda Wheeler, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at citizens@cleanoceanaction.org If you are interested in leading a field trip that day, please let us know! More Information: http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/fileadmin/editor_group2/Education/Student_Summit/COA_Student_Summit_Spring_2017_Application.pdf More details... Woodcock Habitat Restoration Woodcock Habitat Restoration Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 17, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Hopewell Borough Park Description: Be a Sourland Superhero! Restore the natural ecosystem! No actual experience or superpowers required! When and Where: Wednesday, May 17th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hopewell Borough Park. Click here for directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hopewell+Borough+Park/@40.3870363,-74.763511,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c3e52097e2003d:0xdde50f3a8f3dbf40!8m2!3d40.3870363!4d-74.7613223. How: Registration is required. To register: https://form.jotform.us/71294991584167 Volunteers will gather in Hopewell Borough Park to plant over 350 native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in support of the American Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project. You are welcome to volunteer for part of the time or for the full three hours. All ages are welcome! Some of the other birds that will benefit from the restored habitat include chestnut-sided warbler, black and white warbler, American redstart, common yellowthroat, white throated sparrow (winter), dark-eyed junco (winter), eastern kingbird, eastern towhee, fox sparrow, yellow warbler, yellow-bellied flycatcher, prairie warbler, indigo bunting, chestnut-sided warbler, blue-winged warbler, field sparrow, yellow-breasted chat and more. The American Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project is sponsored by the Sourland Conservancy, Mercer County Parks, and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space through the generous support of US Fish & Wildlife and a Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grant from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation Please join us on May 17! Here are some tips: Gloves and shovels will be provided, however, if you have favorite work gloves and a planting shovel, please feel free to bring them (make sure your tools are clearly labeled). Please bring your refillable water bottle; water will be available for refills. Wear sturdy hike or work boots and dress for the weather! Register: https://form.jotform.us/71294991584167 To learn more about Sourland Stewards, visit www.sourland.org/stewardship. . More details... Kingston Greenways Assn. Annual Meeting and Program on Lenni Lenape Kingston Greenways Assn. Annual Meeting and Program on Lenni Lenape Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: May 17, 2017 - 9:30 pm Description: KGA ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM--"SPRING ACTIVITIES OF THE LENNI LENAPE AND THEIR VILLAGES IN KINGSTON” Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 PM at the Kingston Firehouse, 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston Following a brief business meeting, Jim Wade, former archivist and researcher with the N.J. State Museum, will discuss the significance and importance of the Indian way of life during the spring season. Emphasis will be on the activities of community fish gathering, crop planting, gathering, hunting, and village life. This presentation will also examine the local Indian villages that once existed in the Kingston region, and particular names of the Lenape people who once lived in the surrounding area. The program will include a short slide presentation and actual New Jersey Indian stone artifacts will be on display. The meeting is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. More details... • • •	18 Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 18, 2017 - 12:30 pm Location: Sandy Hook, NJ, USA Description: Spring 2017 Student Summit Attention, 5th - 8th grade teachers!! The Clean Ocean Action Spring 2017 Student Summit is scheduled for May 17th and 18th on beautiful Sandy Hook. The free seaside symposium is an exciting day of environmental and marine science learning and FUN! Visit our website soon for the application. As always, this program is FREE! For more information, contact Amanda Wheeler, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at citizens@cleanoceanaction.org If you are interested in leading a field trip that day, please let us know! More Information: http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/fileadmin/editor_group2/Education/Student_Summit/COA_Student_Summit_Spring_2017_Application.pdf More details... The What, Why and How of Relevancy, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity - Webinar The What, Why and How of Relevancy, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity - Webinar Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2017 - 2:30 pm Description: DEI webinar series: The What, Why, and How of Relevancy, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (part 1 of 2) May 18 Thursday, 05/18/2017 1:00pm EST - 2:30pm EST Event Info Webinar: The What, Why, and How of Relevancy, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Our work to protect and restore the rivers and other waters exists within the context of a society that is increasingly diverse. Nearly 40% of the U.S. population are people of color, and predictions suggest that by the mid-2040s non-whites and people of mixed-race will be a majority of our population. To remain socially relevant, our organizations should reflect the diversity of society as a whole, requiring us to both reform our institutions from the inside and our approach to our river protection and restoration work. Indeed, this question of how we become more diverse organizations working toward more equitable solutions to our water challenges is one many local river and watershed organizations are wrestling with. Join this River Network webinar, the first in a 2-part series. This interactive 90-minute session is designed to serve as a foundation on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and will cover: Working definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competence, and cultural relevancy to ensure we are all speaking the same language; A framework for discussing the reasons why DEI efforts are important in the realm of river and water protection and restoration, including River Network’s own “mission case” for DEI as an example; A discussion of how to get started on this work, using a four-quadrant framework and guiding principles for approaching DEI work in a holistic and sustainable way and providing sample strategies that River Network and other organizations have considered in this realm. This webinar will be presented by staff of the Avarna Group and is sponsored by the Urban Waters Learning Network and the Kresge Foundation. It is free of charge. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Toledo. Free of Charge. Register: https://www.rivernetwork.org/events/dei-session-1/ More details... Impervious Cover Assessments and Reduction Actions Plans Impervious Cover Assessments and Reduction Actions Plans Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Impervious Cover Assessments and Reduction Action Plans: Helping Communities Reduce Flooding, Improve Water Quality, and Get Sustainable Jersey Points Thursday, May 18, 3-5pm Raritan Headwaters’ Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve. Come learn about the work Dr. Obropta and his staff are doing to help municipalities address the problem of stormwater runoff, flooding and erosion due to impervious covers such as building and pavement. Rutgers has already completed Impervious Cover Assessment and Reduction Action Plans for several municipalities in the North and South Branch Raritan Watershed. The Plans are an incredibly valuable resource that presents data on the amount and distribution of impervious cover within the municipal boundary and offers shovel ready green infrastructure projects designed by engineers and landscape architects. We will have copies of those completed Plans available at the seminar for registrants. In addition, we will discuss implementation of the existing Plans and learn how to have one created for your municipality. Most importantly, Dr. Obropta will share information on how to implement the Plan from funding sources to local ordinances. ::REGISTER:: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edzpxk7j5df0ed67&oseq=&c=&ch= For more info, contact: Kristi McDonald Raritan Headwaters 908-234-1852 mmitchell@raritanheadwaters.org More details... Seed Stewardship Workshop - Raritan Headwaters Seed Stewardship Workshop - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2017 - 9:00 pm Location: Fairview Farm, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 Description: Seed Stewardship Workshop - Raritan Headwaters Join Lauren Theis for a hands-on workshop learning how to save and propagate seeds from nature and to create your own heirloom seeds from year to year! We will also discuss organic gardening techniques to help you become more River-Friendly at home! Contact Lauren Thes Raritan Headwaters 908-234-1852 ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edza331i33e7dd27&oseq=&c=&ch=&utm_source=May+17+events+update&utm_campaign=May+events&utm_medium=email More details... • • • •	19 Municipal Land Use Law Re-Forum Municipal Land Use Law Re-Forum Starts: 8:00 am Ends: May 19, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA Description: Are you a municipal official, planner, developer, land use attorney, or anyone else with an interest in local development who has found themselves frustrated by the ins and outs of the Municipal Land Use Law? If so, join us for a Re-Forum where our open meeting format will allow participants to shape the agenda on what changes you'd like to see! for more information and to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edzvhpjg8689b25d&oseq=&c=&ch= More details... Native Plant Sale - D&R Greenway Land Trust Native Plant Sale - D&R Greenway Land Trust Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: May 19, 2017 - 6:00 pm Description: D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Spring Native Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 19, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. During the Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway nursery staff and volunteers will be available to advise on the best choice of plants for gardening projects. Free. 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org More details... • •	20 Central Jersey Stream Team Cleanup Central Jersey Stream Team Cleanup Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 20, 2017 - 11:59 pm Description: Save the Date! More Information: http://www.cjstreamteam.org/ More details... Slow the Flow Tree Planting - Raritan Headwaters Slow the Flow Tree Planting - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 20, 2017 - 12:00 pm Description: May 20th 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pleasant Run Greanway Readington Twp 139 Pleasant Run Rd, Readington Twp, NJ 08822 Contact Carmela Buono (WMA 08): americorps@raritanheadwaters.org Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMzQujVPW2NxceGGT8y8bvqEMRUGAWXCydbP7ooStrAVYY8w/viewform More details... Pollinator Planting in New Brunswick’s Buccleuch Park Pollinator Planting in New Brunswick’s Buccleuch Park Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 20, 2017 - 11:00 am Description: May 20 – Pollinator Planting in New Brunswick’s Buccleuch Park May 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Please join the LRWP, New Brunswick Environmental Commission, New Brunswick Parks & Gardens Commission, Rutgers’ Collaborative Center, and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture to help plant milkweed in our pollinator garden in New Brunswick’s Buccleuch Park. At this event we will focus on planting hundreds of milkweed plants started from seed by community members! This effort is an outgrowth of the LRWP’s effort to improve habitat connectivity in our urban watershed, and we have been working on this project for 2+ years. Please plan to bring (if you have them) garden gloves, trowels and smaller hand tools, shovels and rakes, compost, watering cans. PLEASE LABEL YOUR TOOLS! We will be working across from the gazebo next to the wood chips in Buccleuch Park (321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901) from 10-noon. www.lowerraritanwatershed.org More details... Tools for Garden Chores Workshop - EARTH Center Tools for Garden Chores Workshop - EARTH Center Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 20, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Earth Center, 42 Riva Ave, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, USA Description: Master Gardeners present workshop on “Rethinking Tools for Common Garden Chores” APRIL 10, 2017 -- When you want the best results from your hard work, the right tools can make all the difference. If you need help choosing the right tools for your garden, Middlesex County’s Master Gardeners will be sharing their knowledge in an upcoming workshop. “Rethinking Tools for Common Garden Chores”, is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave. in South Brunswick. The current market for gardening tools and supplies is a wide one, with countless options to choose from. This workshop will help you narrow down those options by demonstrating of some of the garden tools and techniques that are preferred by our Master Gardeners. You will learn tips for weeding large areas, how to move compost or mulch without a wheelbarrow and much more. These techniques are especially useful for gardeners who are older or who are looking to reduce strain on their legs and back. “When you go to a garden supply or hardware store you are bound to find yourself faced with a wide variety of tools,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios. “Let the Master Gardeners show you which ones can help make your job in the garden easier.” “This program will feature many useful techniques for local gardeners,” said Freeholder Kenneth Armwood, Chair of the County’s Business Development and Education Committee. “Learn how you can save time and money by selecting the right tools, and how they can help reduce strain on your legs and back.” This program is free, but registration is required by May 17. To register for this event or for more information, contact the County Extension Office at 732-398-5262. For more on Middlesex County’s Extension Office, visit our County website at www.middlesexcountynj.gov and search “Extension.” Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. More details... Ocean Fun Days - American Littoral Society Ocean Fun Days - American Littoral Society Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 20, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: Ocean Fun Days Sat May 20th 11:00am - Sun 21st 3:00pm 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA Come to Ocean Fun Days (Island Beach State Park on Sat., May 20 and Sandy Hook on Sunday, May 21) and celebrate waves of ocean discovery. Enjoy exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children’s activities all about our coastal environment. You’ll have a great time learning the science of our shorelines and how to care for them for years to come! A record number of exhibitors have already committed to be a part of this year’s event. Activities at both locations include seining, coastal crafts, an energy-saving scavenger hunt, youth fishing clinics, face painting, touch tanks, a student science fair competition and the NJSGC’s famous fiddler crab races. Additionally, there will be a new clamming the bay activity at Island Beach State Park. The Sandy Hook location will also include guided tours of many of Sandy Hook’s historic sites and an open house at the NOAA/James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory. A complimentary shuttle bus service will be available at both locations to take visitors to tour sites. For more information go to njseagrant.org/education/special-events/ocean-fun-days/ ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK TO HOST ANNUAL OCEAN FUN DAY ON SATURDAY, MAY 20 DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS TO BE RELEASED AS PART OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT THAT PAIRS ACTIVITIES WITH EDUCATION ABOUT FRAGILE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM (17/P45) TRENTON - Island Beach State Park, the jewel of New Jersey's State Park System, will give visitors an opportunity to watch the release of young diamondback turtles into their natural habitat, as well as other youth-oriented environmental activities during Ocean Fun Day on Saturday, May 20. This year's 14th annual Ocean Fun Days are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, and on Sunday, May 21 at the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's headquarters in the historic Fort Hancock section of Sandy Hook in Monmouth County. Admission and parking are free. A free shuttle bus will be available at both parks to take visitors to tour sites. Ocean Fun Day events encourage visitors to enjoy a day outdoors while learning about New Jersey's coastal ecosystem through educational displays, nature tours and interactive programs that include seining, crafts, a scavenger hunt, touch tanks, youth fishing clinics and more. The diamondback terrapin release is new this year at Island Beach State Park. "Ocean Fun Day is a great way to teach visitors about the critical, yet fragile coastal ecosystems along the unspoiled barrier island that is Island Beach State Park," said Director of Parks and Forestry Mark Texel. "The planned activities will show why Island Beach is a unique classroom to learn how ocean dynamics create barrier islands, and how the plants and animals here have adapted and thrived." Events at Island Beach State Park will be at Ocean Bathing Area 1, which is about four miles past the park's gatehouse. The turtle release will be done by students and faculty from Project Terrapin and the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES). The Sandy Hook event will include guided tours of Sandy Hook sites and an open house at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory. Both sites will also offer a program on how to build a better sand castle by understanding the science behind cohesion, adhesion and surface tension. "Ocean Fun Days have become a wonderful tradition for New Jersey's families and visitors, and that is due to strong partnerships," said Claire Antonucci, Executive Director of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium. "This year, we are delighted to partner with the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) to add a new activity to Ocean Fun Days with students and faculty from MATES Project Terrapin inviting the public to join them to release young diamondback turtles back into their natural habitat." Island Beach State Park is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches on the north Atlantic coast. With approximately 3,000 acres of beaches, dunes, maritime forests, freshwater wetlands and tidal marshes, the park is home to the state's largest osprey colony, as well as peregrine falcons, wading birds, shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds. Ocean Fun Days is presented by founding sponsor New Jersey Natural Gas, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Asbury Park Press, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, National Park Service and NOAA. The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium is an affiliation of colleges, universities and other groups dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of New Jersey's marine and coastal environment through innovative research, education and outreach programs. To learn more about the consortium or Ocean Fun Days, call (732) 872-1300, Ext. 19 or visit: www.njseagrant.org For more information about Island Beach State Park, visit: http://www.islandbeachnj.org/ or find the park's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/islandbeachstatepark/ More details... Native Plant Sale - D&R Greenway Land Trust Native Plant Sale - D&R Greenway Land Trust Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: May 20, 2017 - 6:00 pm Description: D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Spring Native Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 19, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. During the Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway nursery staff and volunteers will be available to advise on the best choice of plants for gardening projects. Free. 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org More details... • • • • • •
21 Volunteer Day at Schiff Volunteer Day at Schiff Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 21, 2017 - 11:00 am Location: 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945 Description: May 21, 2017 (Sunday) 9:00-11:00 am Volunteer Day at Schiff Schiff Nature Center 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945 Please join Schiff members, staff, and volunteers as we embark on an outdoor land steward project to improve the Schiff Natural Land Trust. Our volunteer work days are great for teens, adults, church groups, service groups, scout troops, or anyone else looking to earn community service or environmental karma credits! Come lend a hand with trail maintenance, fence repair, invasive species removal, native plant garden maintenance, and home repair. Wear weather appropriate clothes, sturdy work boots, and yard gloves. We will provide water, snacks, and insight into the importance of the preservation work we do here at Schiff. Ages 15+, please. Schiff membership is encouraged, but not required. Please register in advance so that we know you are coming! If you have questions, please emailtom@schiffnaturepreserve.org Contact: 973-543-6004 More details... Visual Habitat Assessment Training - LRWP Visual Habitat Assessment Training - LRWP Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 21, 2017 - 1:00 pm Location: Earth Center, 42 Riva Ave, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, USA Description: May 21 – Visual Habitat Assessment Training in South Brunswick May 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Please join us for our May visual habitat assessment training with the LRWP and WMA9 Americorps Watershed Ambassador Katee Meckler! (Here’s more on the LRWP’s water quality monitoring programs). This FREE training will run from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension EARTH Center at Davidson’s Mill Pond, located at 42 Riva Avenue in South Brunswick. We will start the morning with a lecture indoors, and then get out in the field to test our knowledge of streams and stream habitat. Please wear clothing and footwear that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. RSVP required, E-mail Heather: hfenyk AT lowerraritanwatershed DOT org More details... River Sojourn - Raritan Headwaters River Sojourn - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 21, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: Paddle the Raritan River on Guided Trips This Spring By Sandy Perry \| March 24th, 2017 This spring, enjoy the beauty of the Raritan River’s upper reaches on a series of guided kayak and canoe paddles sponsored by Raritan Headwaters and the Appalachian Mountain Club. The “Raritan River Sojourns” will be held on four weekend days – Saturday, April 8; Sunday, April 23; Saturday, May 13; and Sunday, May 21 – from different starting points along the river’s North and South branches. “The Raritan River is the longest river completely within New Jersey, and paddling it is a great way to get to know the region’s incredible scenery and wildlife,” said Lauren Theis, director of education for Raritan Headwaters. “We had a fantastic time on last year’s Sojourns, and we’re looking forward to introducing more paddlers to the river this year.” Paddlers must bring their own boats, but Theis noted that discounted kayak rentals can be arranged through Eastern Mountain Sports in Bridgewater. Each all-day trip includes a break for lunch; paddlers bring their own food and water. Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.: The first trip will be seven miles down the North Branch, from Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster to the confluence of the South Branch in Branchburg. Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.: The second trip will follow the Black River – a North Branch tributary – through the Black River Wildlife Management Area in Chester Township, a distance of five to six miles. Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.: The third trip, approximately 10 miles, will follow the South Branch from Clinton to Darts Mills in Readington Township. Sunday, May 21, 11 a.m.: The final trip in the Sojourn series will follow the South Branch from Three Bridges to Branchburg, a distance of about 10 miles. Advance registration is required, and a suggested donation of $20 per person will be collected at the start of each paddle event. To find out details of each trip and sign up, go to the information page at www.raritanheadwaters.org/raritanriversojourn or contact Theis at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org or 908-234-1852 ext. 314. Basic paddling skills are required for all trips. Personal floatation devices must be worn at all times. Trips will be cancelled or postponed for heavy rain, high waters or likelihood of thunderstorms – but not light rain. End time approximate. Call for details. More details... Ocean Fun Days - American Littoral Society Ocean Fun Days - American Littoral Society Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 21, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: Ocean Fun Days Sat May 20th 11:00am - Sun 21st 3:00pm 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA Come to Ocean Fun Days (Island Beach State Park on Sat., May 20 and Sandy Hook on Sunday, May 21) and celebrate waves of ocean discovery. Enjoy exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children’s activities all about our coastal environment. You’ll have a great time learning the science of our shorelines and how to care for them for years to come! A record number of exhibitors have already committed to be a part of this year’s event. Activities at both locations include seining, coastal crafts, an energy-saving scavenger hunt, youth fishing clinics, face painting, touch tanks, a student science fair competition and the NJSGC’s famous fiddler crab races. Additionally, there will be a new clamming the bay activity at Island Beach State Park. The Sandy Hook location will also include guided tours of many of Sandy Hook’s historic sites and an open house at the NOAA/James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory. A complimentary shuttle bus service will be available at both locations to take visitors to tour sites. For more information go to njseagrant.org/education/special-events/ocean-fun-days/ More details... • • • •	22 Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: May 22, 2017 - 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... Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: May 22, 2017 - 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... • •	23 State of the Estuary Conference - NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program State of the Estuary Conference - NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 23, 2017 - 2:45 pm Location: NYU School of Law, 40 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012, USA Description: Please join the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program at the State of the Estuary Conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of both the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program and the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program. We will be holding a full day conversation of how far we have come, and the challenges and opportunities that await us in the future, featuring a panel discussion on the future of water quality including: Dan Kennedy, Assistant Commissioner, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Jim Tierney, Deputy Commissioner, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Angela Licata, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability, NYC Department of Environmental Protection Moderated by: Javier Laureano, Director, Clean Water Division, U.S. EPA Region 2 The full agenda is available at www.harborestuary.org/watersweshare/pdfs/StateoftheEstuary17/StateoftheEstuary17-Agenda.pdf. Please register through our eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-estuary-conference-tickets-33431241744 We are also still accepting nominations of key partnerships for recognition. After the conference, the celebration continues at the "Meet the Fishes" event organized by The River Project. More details... RU Landscape Designs for Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway RU Landscape Designs for Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 23, 2017 - 1:00 pm Description: You are invited to view and comment on the 12 Rutgers University landscape design plans for two causeways along the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway. The exhibit will be on display for two-weeks, Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 26 from 9 am to 3 pm at: D&R Canal State Park Headquarters 145 Mapleton Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Rutgers University student, Barbra Walker, will be at the headquarters for Q&A on Tuesday, May 23 from 10 am to 1 pm. In addition to this exhibit, please come to the MVPCoalition annual event on Sunday, May 7, 2017 2-4 pm at the Griggstown Causeway. Steve Tuorto, Director of Science & Stewardship at the Stony Brook – Millstone Watershed Association will speak about Preserving the Millstone River & Floodplain: An Agenda for Action. The 12 Rutgers University design plans for the two causeways are to be exhibited. Barbra Walker, Rutgers University Student, is facilitating the exhibit and soliciting public comment. More information about the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway is available at: http://www.millstonevalley.org Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MillstoneValleyNationalScenicByway Map of the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/2462/maps More details... EPA Stormwater Finance Webinar Series EPA Stormwater Finance Webinar Series Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 23, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center Hosts Stormwater Finance Webinar Series EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is hosting a stormwater finance webinar series in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation. Communities across the county are struggling to identify a financing strategy to support their stormwater management programs. This webinar series will explore both traditional stormwater financing strategies as well as new and innovative approaches. Each webinar will provide a deep-dive, technical overview of specific successful and leading-edge examples of how communities have supported their stormwater programs . Audience: Municipal administrators, planners, public works officials, community leaders, technical assistance providers, and regional funders. Time: 2:00—3:00 pm EST May 11, 2017 - Register for webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-wef-webinar-dc-waters-environmental-impact-bond-eib-tickets-33319521586?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery May 23, 2017 - Register for webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-wef-webinar-washington-dcs-stormwater-retention-credit-program-tickets-33319592799?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Additional stormwater finance webinars to be announced soon! For more information, visit: https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/leading-edge-stormwater-financing-webinars More details... • • •	24 Slow the Flow Tree Planting - Raritan Headwaters Slow the Flow Tree Planting - Raritan Headwaters Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: May 24, 2017 - 4:30 pm Description: May 24th 2:30 to 4:30 PM Bridgewater High School 600 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Contact Katee Meckeler (WMA 09): wsamb@raritanbasin.org Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMzQujVPW2NxceGGT8y8bvqEMRUGAWXCydbP7ooStrAVYY8w/viewform More details... Horseshoe Crab Walk - Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walk - Sandy Hook Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: May 24, 2017 - 8:00 pm Description: Horseshoe Crab Walk - Sandy Hook, NJ Wed May 24th 6:00pm - 8:00pm Parking Lot B, Sandy Hook, Plum Island, Middletown, NJ 07732, USA Get up close and personal with a living fossil. Take an evening walk along Plum Island, Sandy Hook to look for spawning horseshoe crabs. Learn about an animal that has survived virtually unchanged for 400 million years. Wear foot gear that can get wet. Great for families. Meet at Parking Lot B, 6:00 p.m. Cost : Free Contact: 732-291-0055 for more information and to reserve More details... RMRFCC Meeting RMRFCC Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: May 24, 2017 - 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... • • •	25 NE Sustainable Communities Workshop - BCONE NE Sustainable Communities Workshop - BCONE Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 25, 2017 - 6:30 pm Description: The 8th Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop “Driving Revitalization Sustainably: identifying sustainable goals and strategies for revitalizing their communities and brownfields" Rescheduled for May 25, 2017 New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ The premier metropolitan workshop on identifying sustainable goals and strategies for revitalizing communities and brownfields Agenda Getting Here – Directions to NSCW 2017 Now in its 8th year, the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) will be hosting the Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW) 2017 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey on May 25, 2017. The conference brings together experts and attendees to discuss the most current and state of the art approaches and strategies that you will not hear anywhere else. Our past events have been attended by representatives from government, higher education, professional organizations, and laboratories, as well as attorneys, developers, contractors, and consultants. The NSCW's goal is to break new ground, offer new ideas, and posit new concepts on the topics of sustainability, collaboration and leverage, contamination, resiliency, brownfields, technology, and their impact on community revitalization. NSCW is like no other conference you've attended. PowerPoint presentations are sparse and image-only; speakers are concise, yet informative; and, there is plenty of time in each session for dialogue between attendees, speakers, and moderators. Please join us on May 25, 2017 - to be a part of the conversation. More Information: http://brownfieldcoalitionne.org/event-2356993 More details... Horseshoe Crab Monitoring & Tagging Horseshoe Crab Monitoring & Tagging Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: May 25, 2017 - 11:00 pm Description: Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Horseshoe crab Monitoring & Tagging Dates: Training: Thursday, April 28, 2017 7:00pm – 8:00pm Bayshore Waterfront Park DATES & TIMES TO MONITOR & TAG HORSESHOE CRABS IN 2017 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 STARTING AT 8:30PM THURSDAY, MAY 25 STARTING AT 8:00PM FRIDAY, JUNE 9 STARTING AT 8:45PM FRIDAY, JUNE 23 STARTING AT 8:00PM Seine the Bay Day in 2017 Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:30pm Visit the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council's Website at http://www.restoreraritanbay.org/ for more information. More details... • •	26	27
28	29	30	31 Jersey City Summit on Economic Development, Placemaking & Innovation Jersey City Summit on Economic Development, Placemaking & Innovation Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 31, 2017 - 6:00 pm Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA Description: ON MAY 31st, 2017, CROSS-SECTOR LEADERS WILL GATHER FOR THE INAUGURAL SUMMIT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMAKING & INNOVATION TO DISCUSS THE AREAS DRIVING MUNICIPAL INNOVATION – ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Learn more here: https://developingjersey.city/2017/ More details... •