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.

Links to more information:

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

	August 2017
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2 Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 2, 2017 - 6:30 pm Description: We welcome you to join us on your local waterway! Whether you’re into ship graveyards, or just want to learn how to kayak, our on-the-water activities offer something for everyone! Free Kayaking June 8, 15, 22 at 5:30pm at the Keyport Waterfront at the intersection of Broad St. and First St, Keyport NJ August 2, 16, and 30 at 6:00pm at the corner of Beachway and Main Ave, Keansburg, NJ No registration required – first come, first served. Kayaks and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. Participants will kayak in two 30 minute time slots. More Info: http://nynjbaykeeper.org/summer/ More details... •	3 Raritan Headwaters Open House Raritan Headwaters Open House Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 3, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Fly into Fairview Farm for a sip of wine, spot of tea, something sweet and something savory. Open House, Thursday, August 3, 2017, 5:30 pm to 7:30 in the evening. At Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 RSVP by August 2: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eee3wtobb15d2823&oseq=&c=&ch= or contact Jody Marcus, (908) 234-1852 x 320, jmarcus@raritanheadwaters.org More details... •	4	5 Green Brook Flood Control Commission Meting Green Brook Flood Control Commission Meting Starts: 9:30 am Ends: August 5, 2017 - 11:30 am Description: Green Brook Flood Control Commission Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 9:30 AM *NEW LOCATION * Miller Park, Green Brook Municipal Building, 111 Greenbrook Road, Green Brook In response to the 1971 and 1973 floods, a local movement achieved a new level of recognition. The Green Brook Flood Control Commission was authorized by the State of New Jersey and consists of volunteer representatives appointed by the flood-affected municipalities and counties, working in cooperation with state and federal representatives. The Commission regularly holds open meetings to discuss their goal of a comprehensive flood control solution for the entire Green Brook Basin, as well as to get updated information on the progress of the project. http://www.gbfcc.org/ More details... Swimming River Kayak Tour - Baykeeper Swimming River Kayak Tour - Baykeeper Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 5, 2017 - 7:00 pm Description: Join NY/NJ Baykeeper and the Monmouth County Parks System on a unique tour through the waters of the Swimming River! August 5, 2017, 5:00 – 7:00PM Meet at West Front Street in the River Plaza section of Middletown Township. Register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000 x 1 and mention Program Number #IMK73A Tickets are $30 per person More details... • •
6	7	8	9 Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: August 9, 2017 - 8:00 pm Description: American Littoral Society Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook, NJ Wed Aug 9th 6:00pm - 8:00pm American Littoral Society, Building 18, 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, you will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook bay for a seining adventure. Participants are invited to help pull our 40 foot seine net through the bay, and experience the excitement of learning about the fish and other critters caught. Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Meet at 6:00 p.m. on the porch of Building 18. Cost : $5 per person, free for member families Contact: 732-291-0055 for more information and to reserve More details... •	10 CANCELLED - Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting CANCELLED - Bayshore Regional Watershed Council Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: August 10, 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... •	11	12 Annual Fluke Tagging Trip - Sandy Hook Annual Fluke Tagging Trip - Sandy Hook Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 12, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: American Littoral Society Annual Fluke Tagging Trip - Sandy Hook, NJ Sat Aug 12th 7:00am - 2:00pm MIJo II Charters, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA Join Jeff Dement, the Society's fish tagging director for a day of fishing and tagging in New Jersey waters. For experienced taggers and novices alike. If you've never tagged fish before, this is a great opportunity to learn from experienced taggers. $75 per angler includes boat ticket, all tackle, bait, and tags. If you have your own tackle, feel free to use it. Space is limited. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Contact jeff@littoralsociety.org or call 732-291-0055 X106 for info. Places on the boat are secured when payment is received. More details... •
13	14	15 Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 15, 2017 - 9:30 pm Description: Monthly membership meeting for Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership at the Milltown Senior Center. Speaker and topic to be announced. Contact Alan Godber for more information: agodber@turbousa.com More details... •	16 Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 16, 2017 - 6:30 pm Description: We welcome you to join us on your local waterway! Whether you’re into ship graveyards, or just want to learn how to kayak, our on-the-water activities offer something for everyone! Free Kayaking June 8, 15, 22 at 5:30pm at the Keyport Waterfront at the intersection of Broad St. and First St, Keyport NJ August 2, 16, and 30 at 6:00pm at the corner of Beachway and Main Ave, Keansburg, NJ No registration required – first come, first served. Kayaks and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. Participants will kayak in two 30 minute time slots. More Info: http://nynjbaykeeper.org/summer/ More details... •	17	18	19 Central Jersey Stream Team River Cleanup Central Jersey Stream Team River Cleanup Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 19, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: Please join CJST for our next cleanup on the main stem of the Raritan River in Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Raritan! This will be an in-river event from Robert Street in Bridgewater to Orlando Park in Raritan Borough. We have done this section before but a former junk yard and two dam removal sites make this a section that keeps revealing new junk. We'll be removing some car parts, a bathtub, the usual floatable trash and, of course, tires! The event begins at 8:00 AM at the Orlando Park parking area on Orlando Drive in Raritan Borough (use 67 Orlando Drive, Raritan, NJ 08869 as the closest address and look for the CJST truck and trailer). Come on out and join us for sign up, instructions and safety...and enjoy some breakfast on us! From the parking area, we will shuttle to the launch point at Robert Street. We will then clean up around the island there and then walk downstream. Please note that due to thick vegetation, there will not be a land cleanup this time. Life vests will be provided, but if you do not feel comfortable in the river or don't want to get wet, this is not the cleanup for you. The water depth is fairly shallow most of the way. There are areas in this section where the rocks can get very slick so wear footwear that has some tread left. Since we will be in the river, higher or cloudy water will probably cancel the event. We will try to keep everyone posted. Please note that registration/RSVP (see below) is important so that we know what kind and how many supplies and refreshments to bring and set up. This is especially true if you are bringing a larger group. Volunteer Instructions: 1. Bring along your family and friends! It's going to be a really fun and great day! The more junk we find the more rewarding the experience! 2. Wear sturdy footwear and clothing you don't mind getting wet and dirty! We will be in the river so you will get wet. We need the space in the canoes for trash! 3. If you have your own canoe and don't mind using it for trash, please let us know when you RSVP. 4. We will provide garbage bags, work gloves, tools, life vests, breakfast, and water for volunteers. So come on out! We look forward to restoring this small piece of the wathershed with you! Please contact Jens Riedel at jens.riedel@cjstreamteam.org or 908 240-1346 if you have questions or if you plan on bringing a larger group. RSVP/Registration: http://www.cjstreamteam.org/?utm_source=Raritan+Watershed+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ad48875835-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e9edaf7822-ad48875835-78349965 Listed event end time is approximate. More details... Waackaack Creek Kayak Tour - Baykeeper Waackaack Creek Kayak Tour - Baykeeper Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: August 19, 2017 - 6:30 pm Description: Join the NY/NJ Baykeeper on a unique trip through the waters of Waackaack Creek! Saturday, August 19, 2017, 4:30 - 6:30PM Meet at the intersection of First Street and North Park Ave in Keansburg, NJ, next to Lentze Marina. $30 includes single kayak rental (fits one person), paddle, personal floatation device, and a guided tour. $60 includes tandem kayak rental (fits 2 people), paddle, personal flotation device, and a guided tour. Have your own kayak? $25/person includes a guided tour. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All must be able to sit up straight and paddle for 2+ hours, be able to swim, and be in good physical condition. Kayak trips are not ADA accessible. All cancellations are subject to a $5 cancellation fee. To register: http://nynjbaykeeper.org/baykeeperevents/2017/08/waackaack-creek-kayak-tour/ More details... • •
20	21	22	23 Potable Reuse in the Mid-Atlantic Workshop Potable Reuse in the Mid-Atlantic Workshop Starts: 8:45 am Ends: August 23, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Potable Reuse in the Mid-Atlantic: Drivers, Trends, and Success Stories Workshop Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Fairfax Water’s Frederick P. Griffith, Jr. Water Treatment Plant 9600 Ox Road Lorton, Virginia 22079 8:45 am – 5:00 pm ET Sponsored by: Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Water Research Foundation Xylem WE&RF and WRF Subscribers: Registration is complimentary Non-Subscribers: $100 per attendee This workshop will inform attendees on the state of the science of potable reuse – particularly as it pertains to the mid-Atlantic region. This includes the unique regional and sub-regional drivers for water reuse in the mid-Atlantic in addition to the regulatory horizon. The workshop will include presentations on treatment technologies, treatment system design and permitting, economics, operations, and achieving stakeholder support to overcome regulatory barriers and gain public trust. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. For more information: http://www.werf.org/PotableReuseWorkshop More details... Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: August 23, 2017 - 8:00 pm Description: American Littoral Society Sunset Seining - Horseshoe Cove, Sandy Hook, NJ Wed Aug 23rd 6:00pm - 8:00pm American Littoral Society, Building 18, 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, you will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook bay for a seining adventure. Participants are invited to help pull our 40 foot seine net through the bay, and experience the excitement of learning about the fish and other critters caught. Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Meet at 6:00 p.m. on the porch of Building 18. Cost : $5 per person, free for member families Contact: 732-291-0055 for more information and to reserve More details... RMRFCC Meeting RMRFCC Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 23, 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... Water Conservation Workshop Water Conservation Workshop Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 23, 2017 - 9:00 pm Description: Water Conservation 7pm - 9pm August 23rd at the Watershed Center Join Brittany Musolino, River-Friendly Coordinator, to learn easy tips and tricks to save water both inside and outside! From "xeriscaping" to attainable lifestyle changes, attendees will get a full picture of what it means to conserve water. Giveaways will be available to help you get started. For more information: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E8258&id=95 Contact Brittany Musolino (609) 737-3735 x 27 bmusolino@thewatershed.org More details... • • • •	24	25	26
27	28 Water Finance Conference Water Finance Conference Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 29, 2017 - 11:59 pm Description: 2017 Water Finance Conference, Milwaukee, WI Explore innovative strategies for funding water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure at the 2017 Water Finance Conference. The two-day conference is aimed at reaching executive-level utility professionals, including managers, directors, CEOs, CFOs, consultants and municipal advisors involved in the fields of water, wastewater and stormwater. The agenda will feature presentations and panel discussions covering a range of topic areas, including trends in public utility finance, traditional sources of funding for water infrastructure, private financing and P3s, rate setting, regional cooperation, affordability and customer assistance, community outreach and more. Attendees can earn CEUs upon completion of the conference. 2017 Water Finance Conference • August 28-29, 2017 • Milwaukee, WI For more information: http://waterfinanceconference.com/ More details... Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: August 28, 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: August 28, 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... • • •	29	30 Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Free Kayaking - Baykeeper Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 30, 2017 - 6:30 pm Description: We welcome you to join us on your local waterway! Whether you’re into ship graveyards, or just want to learn how to kayak, our on-the-water activities offer something for everyone! Free Kayaking June 8, 15, 22 at 5:30pm at the Keyport Waterfront at the intersection of Broad St. and First St, Keyport NJ August 2, 16, and 30 at 6:00pm at the corner of Beachway and Main Ave, Keansburg, NJ No registration required – first come, first served. Kayaks and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. Participants will kayak in two 30 minute time slots. More Info: http://nynjbaykeeper.org/summer/ More details... Water Conservation Workshop Water Conservation Workshop Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 30, 2017 - 9:00 pm Description: Water Conservation 7pm - 9pm August 30th at Fairview Farm 2121 Larger Cross Road Bedminster, NJ 07921 Join Brittany Musolino, River-Friendly Coordinator, to learn easy tips and tricks to save water both inside and outside! From "xeriscaping" to attainable lifestyle changes, attendees will get a full picture of what it means to conserve water. Giveaways will be available to help you get started. For more infomation: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07edza4f1da2c3b008&oseq=&c=&ch= Contact Lauren Thes Raritan Headwaters 908-234-1852 ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org More details... • •	31