Due to precautions related to the COVID-19 Emergency the 2020 Conference will be hosted virtually online. See below for more details.
WHEN
Session 1: November 12th - 2PM - 5PM
Session 2: November 13th - 9AM - 12:30PM
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WHERE
This year we're hosting the Conference online using Hopin, a virtual conferencing platform
About
Rivers Conference
NW
NJ
COVID-19 Update: 2020 has presented so many challenges to all of us. However, the show must go on!
This year we are adapting the NW NJ Rivers Conference to an online platform. Workshops will be conducted over two days with an Afternoon Session on Thursday November 12, and a Morning Session on Friday 13. The Keynote Presentation by Dr David Robinson will be at 11:30AM on Friday 13.
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The Delaware River Watershed Initiative is working across four states to protect one source of clean water -- the Delaware River. In northern New Jersey, the Initiative is active in the Highlands and the Ridge & Valley regions, impacting several tributaries to the Delaware and the communities through which they flow. Together we all have an opportunity to ensure clean water for generations.
The Northwest New Jersey Rivers Conference invites anyone and everyone who cares about this region, clean water and the River to learn how we can best work to protect its resources: to conserve, restore, protect, educate, inform and bring communities together to defend and share what we love best. Enjoy a day of speakers, workshops and community, then take home what you learn to share with others.
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Across the Delaware Basin, homeowners, farmers, students, scientists and community leaders are working together to clean up streams, conserve forests and farms, and green our communities. You can help by volunteering for a stream cleanup, tree planting or citizen science project; creating a rain garden; landscaping with native plants; and being careful to use and dispose of harmful substances properly, including motor oil, road salt, fertilizer, paints and pesticides. To get involved with clean water efforts in your area, please contact your local Delaware River Watershed Initiative partner.
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Topics for 2020 include:
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Land Use Planning and Conservation
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Ecotourism and Economic Development
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Climate Change impacts in northern New Jersey
Climate change impacts on New Jersey's waters
Dr David Robinson
NJ State Climatologist
As the New Jersey State Climatologist, Dr Robinson conducts research that focuses on the diverse weather and climate of the Garden State. This includes topics such as climate change, drought, flooding, and issues involving agriculture, transportation, public safety and commerce.
2020 Workshop Presentations
NB: Video recordings of the workshops will be postd to the NJ Highlands Coalition YouTube Channel soon.
November 12, 2020
Session 1
Session 2
Effectively managing lands for climate change - Leslie Sauer
Discovering Eco & Agro tourism opportunities in the Highlands - John Donahue, Ben Spinelli, and Frank Pinto
November 13, 2020
Session 1
Drink, fish, swim: water quality an how we protect it - Nancy Lawler, Alan Hunt, and Ellen Kohler
Using the Conservation Blueprint - John Hasse
Advocating at the municipal level - Alex Ambrose, Chris Miller, and Elliott Ruga
Session 2
Conference Sponsors
The Leavens Foundation Inc
Thonet Associates Inc
Environmental Planning & Design Consultants
Local Partners
DRWI Partner Organizations
Hunterdon
Land Trust
