in Rural and Urban Communities
WHEN Monday, July 27, 2009 8:30 AM -Wednesday, July 29, 2009 5:00 PM
WHERE Nags Head Municipal Complex Commissioners Board Room5401 South Croatan Hwy (MP 15)Nags Head, NC 27959
FEE $495
Droughts are worse today than in the past and expected to become more serious in the future.
Businesses, industry, and developments need water supplies that are sustainable, dependable, and affordable. Decentralized water and wastewater reuse is key for smart development. Get cutting edge information including:
* Technologies
* Implementation Strategies
* Costs
* Management
* Solutions to Overcome Barriers
* Full Day Field Tour of Functioning Systems
* Local, National, and International Case Studies
View the Agenda and Speakers, and Register Online
QUESTIONS?Joni Tanner or Kathryn Luxfordsoils_training@ncsu.edu
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Registration Now Open! for the First Southeastern Water Trails Forum
October 29-30, 2009
Chattanooga
Marriott
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On-line Registration Available!
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The Southeast is home to some of the most beautiful rivers, lakes and streams in the country. These unique assets are important not only for the valuable habitat and water resources, but also for their economic and tourism potentials. Join us for the firstSoutheastern Water Trails Forum, October 29-30, 2009 in Chattanooga, TN at the Chattanooga Marriott to hear from the regional and national experts, learn from fellow sucess stories and share ideas ( http://www.blogger.com/(%20http://e2ma.net/go/2156687355/1967267/72811156/2583/goto:http://www.southeastwaterforum.org/roundtables/default.asp%20) )
Click here to see the draft agenda ( http://www.blogger.com/(%20http://e2ma.net/go/2156687355/1967267/72811155/2583/goto:http://www.southeastwaterforum.org/files/WaterTrails_DraftAgenda.pdf%20) )
Featuring
More then 30 speakers
Strategies for successful trail programs
Economic & tourism potential
Funding resources
& marketing opportunities
Nuts & bolts trail construction & maintenance
Early registration
$95 for individuals and non-profit organizations
$125 for businesses and all government agencies
Late Registration (after
October 9)
$120 for individuals and non-profit organizations
$150 for businesses and all government agencies
Conference Room
Rate $87/night
This is a special room rate and available on a limited number of rooms for a limited time. Make your reservation today!
Call 423-756-0002 for reservations and be sure to
mention the Southeastern Water Trails Forum.
Complete list of field trips will be posted next week - check back again soon!
Who Should Attend
Marina & Boating Industries & Outfitters
Paddlers, Boaters &
Blueway Organizations
Tourism & Chamber of Commerce Reps.
Parks & Recreation Depts. & Planners
State & Federal Resource
Agencies
Don't miss this exciting event!
Sponsorships are available - click here for more information.
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The 11th Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference: Challenges and Opportunities in Interesting Times
Now in its 11th consecutive year, Pennsylvania's longest-running conference dedicated to Abandoned Mine Reclamation (AMR) will be held July 13-16, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown Campus (UPJ). This year's theme, "Challenges and Opportunities in Interesting Times", reminds us that although some opportunities may be ebbing, other opportunities may come to light, opportunities that may help us see Abandoned Mine Drainage and our Abandoned Mine Lands in a very different way. The ability to use mine pool water for geothermal heating and cooling or to generate electricity by micro-hydro generation are but two ways to make lemonade out of our proverbial AMR lemons.
Of course as in past years, updates on the latest AMD treatment methodologies will also be an integral of this year's conference as well. In addition, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation plans to present its final Implementation Guidelines for the AMD Set-Aside program in Pennsylvania.
To pique your interest even more, the Coal Mining Heritage component that was so well-received at last year's conference is making a return appearance for 2009, featuring presentations ranging from an examination of the Lilly riot of 1924 to the VISTA Initiative at the Anthracite Heritage Alliance.
We are particularly fortunate to have the 2009 conference in Johnstown, an area bathed in memories of our industrial past: The Johnstown Heritage Discovery Center, The nearby Windber Coal Heritage Center , historic downtown Johnstown and the Flood Museum, the list goes on.
Now that we have your interest, here's what you need to do so you won't miss out:
- Go to the conference website http://www.treatminewater.com/
and check out the schedule. More speakers are being added, so keep checking back to the conference website for the latest updated schedule - Scholarships are available for watershed group members and Conservation District Watershed Specialists who attend the conference. Scholarships are limited so you'll need to act quickly.
- When you're ready to register, click on "Registration" and follow the directions to register online.
- You're on your own to arrange accommodations, however a block of rooms is reserved at UPJ's dormitories at the Living and Learning Center. The dorm rooms with private bath are available at $32 single room and $50 double room per night (hotel quality rooms) but you must reserve your room by June 20th to receive these special rates. Contact UPJ directly to register for rooms (814) 269-1900 or 1-800-875-5958.
Incidentally, for those who are interested in viewing Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) sites and can never get enough, there will be a pre-conference optional bus tour to AMD/AML sites in the area on Monday afternoon July 13th. To make this tour even more interesting, the last stop for the day will be at the Windber Coal Heritage Center where participants can marvel at the artifacts and stories of our coal mining past. A complete schedule of tour stops will soon be posted on the 2009 AMR Conference website. Space is limited on the bus tour so register soon!
Seeking Nominations for OEC’s Environmental Achievement Award
“Have you nominated a “green” individual, business, or organization for an Environmental Achievement Award yet? If not, there is still time! We are collecting nominations until July 16.
Help the OEC recognize those who have made significant contributions to improving Ohio’s environment. Consider nominating green leaders in the following areas:- a lifelong environmental advocate
- a local citizen or grassroots group
- a business that promotes green products, technologies, or business practices
- a print, radio, on-line, or TV reporter of environmental issues efforts by an individual or group in the area of conservation
- a public or government agency official
- an accomplished student or youth activist
Go to http://www.theoec.org/greengala09.htm for nomination forms and more information regarding the 2009 Green Gala.
I look forward to seeing you at the Green Gala on November 14 at the Columbus Athenaeum where we will recognize and celebrate this year’s Environmental Achievement Award winners!”
EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor free July 1st Webcast on the Clean Water Act
EPA's Watershed Academy sponsors free Webcasts to help build the capacity of watershed practitioners from around the globe. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Watershed Academy will sponsor the first in a series of Webcasts about the Clean Water Act (CWA). This first Webcast will provide an introduction to the CWA including a brief history of the Act, an explanation of technology vs. water quality-based approaches, and a brief overview of key components of the Act and related EPA regulations. Future Webcasts will focus on key aspects of the CWA including water quality standards, monitoring and assessment, total maximum daily loads, programs for managing point sources and nonpoint sources, and wetland protection. The Webcast will feature William (Bill) Painter , Environmental Scientist with EPA’s Watershed Branch. Bill serves as a expert trainer on the CWA and is the author of a popular online Watershed Academy Web module, “Introduction to the Clean Water Act,” posted at http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/cwa/ . Registriation is now open at http://epa.gov/watershedwebcasts. Archived audio versions of past webcasts are also available at epa.gov/watershedwebcasts.
Water Quality Credit Trading Workshop
Together with its partners, Environmental Trading Network, the International Certified Crop Advisers, and the Water Environment Federation, the Conservation Technology Information Center will host a Water Quality Credit Trading Workshop at Atwood Lake Conference Center (thirty miles south of Canton, OH) on July 8 and 9, 2009.
Water quality trading is a market-based approach to improve water quality. It is an innovative, voluntary tool that connects industrial and municipal facilities (point sources) with agricultural producers or other landowners (nonpoint sources) to economically achieve water quality improvements and to accommodate growth. It is a flexible and cost effective approach for maintaining, restoring, or enhancing water quality.
Through this interactive, two-day workshop, CTIC and our partners aim to increase awareness of water quality trading and improve understanding of the voluntary process among agricultural producers and their advisors, wastewater treatment representatives, and potential "aggregators" (organizations that serve as a kind of broker, facilitating trading).
Expert speakers will include EPA representatives, water quality trading policy and program design experts, credit aggregators, wastewater treatment plant representatives, and agriculture interests. They will introduce the concepts, benefits and challenges of trading and the steps involved in developing a trading program. The training will include breakout sessions to give participants specific skills to develop or participate in a trading program. Case studies from other states will be highlighted so participants can learn from existing trading programs.
Register now for the July 8 and 9 workshops. If you have questions please call CTIC at 765-494-9555 or ctic@conservationinformation.org.
From Dust Bowl to Mud Bowl is a national interdisciplinary conference on sedimentation, conservation measures and the future of reservoirs, September 14-16, Kansas City, Missouri. National experts will present information on sediment sources, reservoir damage including accelerated eutrophication caused by sedimentation, and sediment source control measures. The conference will conclude with a facilitated discussion of conference participants developing an action plan to address reservoir sedimentation issues. A closing forum will also address possible impacts of climate change on watershed and reservoir management.
The conference organized by the Soil and Water Conservation Society http://www.swcs.org/index.cfm and the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment at Kansas State University, takes place at the Westin Crown Center Hotel.
The early registration deadline is July 31, 2009. The registration fee for SWCS members is $150 and $195 for non- SWCS members. The fee increases by $50 after July 31. . For online conference, registration go to https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx?e=962e7551-098f-494b-a322-1b489d1a09c7
The room rate for the Westin Crown Center Hotel is $107 ( This is the prevailing Federal per diem rate.) The cutoff date for reservations at this rate is August 16, 2009. The reservation number is 888-627-8538. Mention the Soil and Water Conservation Society to get the discounted rate. Please help promote the conference by sharing information about the conference with your colleagues and associates. If you would like a copy of the program agenda, please contact me by return e-mail. Thank you for your consideration.
Don Snethen 785-845-7959 cell ddsnethen@cjnetworks.com
Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment Dr. Bill Hargrove, Director bhargrov@ksu.edu
785-532-7105
http://www.kcare.ksu.edu/
K-State Research & Extension
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
2009 PA AMR and Coal Heritage Conference
The 2009 PA AMR and Coal Heritage Conference will be held July 13 to July 16 at the Living/Learning Center on the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Campus in Johnstown. PA. The conference is being co-sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection, OSM, Foundation for PA Watersheds, Gannett Fleming, and others.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) and WPCAMR are co-coordinating the annual conference this year, which is organized by the conference committee consisting of representatives from various local groups and the Department. The conference is very informative and has always been well attended by a wide variety of individuals from Federal, State and local government, watershed and environmental groups and the general public.
The AHA OSM VISTAs will be making a joint presentation and pulling together poster boards of their work at this year’s Conference. You can register for and find additional information on the Conference at the following website. Call Robert if you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting.
http://2009.treatminewater.com/
Robert E. Hughes
EPCAMR Executive Director
Luzerne Conservation District AML Program Manager
485 Smiths Pond Road
Shavertown, PA 187908
570-674-3411
570-674-7989 (Fax)
rhughes@epcamr.org
www.OrangeWaterNetwork.org
Otterbein Lake Wessie Fest, Ohio
Please mark your calendars for the next Otterbein Lake Wessie Fest nature festival at the lake. In addition to being a fun family event, we'll get to highlight our progress at the site. It is Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. behind 60 Collegeview. We are looking for volunteers and for participants who have displays. Laura Horton is this year's Wessie Fest chair (Laura.Horton@westerville.org or 901-6512)
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Coal Miner’s Heritage FestivalNo. 9 Coal Mine and Museum. Lansford, PA Sunday July 12, 200910am to 5pm (rain or shine)
Includes:
Coal Miner’s Competition and Demonstrations
Tours of No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum
Craft Fair,
Coal Sack Races
Children’s Entertainment
Historical Reinactments
Traditional Ethnic Crafts and Foods
Birds of Prey Program
Old Time Music
19th Century Burial Customs
Victorian High Wheel Bicycles
Blacksmithing Demos and more!
For more information or to register as a participant
Phone Dale Freudenberger at 610-377-4063
Or via Email: dale@delawareandlehigh.org
Workshop: Restoration of Streams & Riparian Areas for Stabilization and Ecological Function
Partners for Clean Streams is offering a 3-day workshop on July 14, 15 and 16, 2009 in Toledo, Ohio on the Restoration of Streams & Riparian Areas for Stabilization and Ecological Function.
This program features two days of information sharing with two restoration experts and a full day of site visits to four different project sites: two completed sites and two in development.
Attendees will learn (1) innovative bank protection methods and how to choose the appropriate method or combination of techniques, (2) understand the stream and associated riparian area as a complex inter-related system that encompasses both local and system-wide processes and problems, (3) learn how to read a stream and analyze a streambank erosion problem with an experienced practitioner, and (4) learn about the ecology, restoration and management of riparian areas.
This workshop includes site visits to two Dam Project locations that were completed August 2008. See how these projects look just one year later, what worked and what didn’t. Attendees will also be involved in the development of two potential future projects for PCS. Lectures will given by several project partners, but the primary program will be presented by Dave Derrick and Rich Fischer both from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center.
For more information see the attached flyer. You can register on-line at http://www.regonline.com/StreamWorkshop or call 419-874-0727. Receive a discount if you register before June 19, 2009.
"Forestry Reclamation Approach In Action"
August 4-6, 2009 Jenny Wiley State Resort ParkARRI’s 3rd Annual Conference & Field Tours, "Forestry Reclamation Approach in Action", will be held August 4 through 6, 2009 at the beautiful Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
The event will include field tours visiting several different coal mining operations, a stream reconstruction and a reforestation project that is being undertaken by the University of Kentucky. During the conference portion of the event, speakers will highlight information on successful permitting and reclamation strategies for forested post mining land uses.
Panels of regulatory and industry personnel will discuss the challenges and successes of utilizing the Forestry Reclamation Approach [FRA]. Progress and results of reforestation research will be presented by the academic community.
HOSTS -
Kentucky Department for Natural Resources
University of Kentucky
U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
SPONSORS -
Appalachian Fuels, LLC
Aquatic Resources Management, LLC
Coal Operators and Associates, Inc.
Engineering Consulting Services, Inc.
Environmental Resources Management Consulting Company, LLC International Coal Group, Inc.
Kentucky Coal Association
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Kentucky Division of Forestry
Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
TECO Coal
The American Chestnut Foundation
Trinity Coal Corporation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Forest Service
More info at http://arri.osmre.gov/Events/AN_CONF/MLRC2009.details.htm
The Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Conference
is set for August 11-12, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. Please consider attending this year's event, themed "Complicating Factors in Invasive Plant Management: Circumstances Beyond Our Control?"
Some highlights...
*Tuesday morning...Keynote Speaker, Cynthia Huebner, Ph.D., Research Botanist/Ecologist at the USDA Forest Service, will present on the ecological thresholds, complexities, and stressors behind invasive plant establishment and spread.
*Be sure not to miss Tuesday evening's great networking opportunities, a nice buffet dinner, and a tour of Johnstown Children's Museum's rooftop native plant garden, all for only $20 extra on your registration form!
*Each overnight room possesses its own private bath and costs only $40 per night, so pair up with a roommate and pay only $20 per person per night!
*The conference fees are only $185 for two days or $100 for one day. Students pay only $95 or $45. Any fee you choose includes a one-year membership to MA-EPPC.
View the full slate of quality presentations on the attached brochure, which you can also download at Mid-Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council's website: www.ma-eppc.org. The registration and lodging information on the brochure too. You can also register online by going to Morris Arboretum's Education and Seminars page at www.morrisarboretum.org.
“Partnering For A Better Environment”
16th Annual Conference, Workshop & Trade Exposition
Sept. 22 ~ 24, 2009
Crowne Plaza ~ Baltimore
Timonium, MD
Topics Include: CPESC, CPSWQ & CESSWI Review Courses and Exams, stormwater management, low impact development, addressing turbid discharges, proposed EPA rules for construction activities, how to use environmental site design (ESD) to provide quantity management, project case studies and many more.
Continuing Educations Units will be provided for all technical sessions.
Golf Outing ~ Diamond Ridge GC ~ September 22, 2009
For additional information regarding the conference please contact:
“Butch” Wilson ~ (410) 683-3388 – cwilson@siteresourcesinc.com
Ohio Clean Water Conference 2009
October 2-3Save the date for this year's Clean Water Conference hosted by the Ohio Enviromental Council and partners. Join your water colleagues from across the state for two days of networking, training, and presentations on current and emerging issues facing Ohio's waterways. Training sessions will include capacity building, organizational development, and water quality monitoring.October 2-3 at Deer Creek Resort & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road 20, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143. Cost is $55 for OEC members and $75 for non-members. Visit www.theoec.org/cwc09.htm for details.
JOIN CWP AND INSTITUTE PARTNERS IN COLUMBIA, SC THIS FALL FOR A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
Learn how to...
· Utilize field and desktop methods to complete a watershed plan from beginning to end
· Interpret real data and integrate findings into a watershed plan; and
· Apply practical methods in your profession, including specific project investigations, such as urban forestry and wetland assessments.
Registration is limited to the first 100 participants. These slots fill up fast!Registration: $600 (Regular Registration)Special Discounted Rate: $350 (Discounted Non-profit & Local Government Registration)
Visit the Watershed Institute web page for the draft agenda, to register, and all the other important stuff!
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