Global Health & Innovation Conference

Presented by Unite For Sight, 7th Annual Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Saturday, April 17 - Sunday, April 18, 2010

200 speakers, including keynote addresses by Seth Godin, Jacqueline Novogratz, Jeffrey Sachs and Sonia Sachs. Social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Acumen Fund, Partners in Health, WaterPartners, Save The Children, HealthStore Foundation, and many others.
The Global Health & Innovation Conference convenes more than 2,200 students and professionals from 55 countries who are interested in global health and international development, public health, medicine, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, human rights, anthropology, health policy, advocacy, public service, environmental health, and education.

Keynote Speakers
"Using The Power of Stories and Tribes to Spread Your Messages and Change The World," Seth Godin, MBA, Agent of Change; New York Times Bestselling Author of Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us; Founder, Squidoo.com

Jacqueline Novogratz, MBA, Founder and CEO, Acumen Fund

Jeffrey Sachs, PhD, Director of Earth Institute at Columbia University; Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Columbia University; Special Advisor to Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon

Sonia Ehrlich Sachs, MD, MPH, Health Coordinator, Millennium Village Project

9th Annual Great Lakes Conference

Historically, water law has been the province of lawyers and policymakers in the arid western United States. In recent years, however, lawmakers in the Great Lakes region have come to recognize the critical role that water management plays in securing a healthy and vibrant society over the long term.
In recognition of this development, the University of Toledo College of Law and its affiliated Legal Institute of the Great Lakes sponsor an annual conference on water issues of importance to the Great Lakes region and the nation. This year's 9th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference will be held on November 13 at the University of Toledo College of Law.

Keynote speakers will be U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan and Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the USEPA Administrator. The Ohio Environmental Council's Kristy Meyer, Director of Agricultural & Clean Water Programs, and Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski will discuss "Stimulating and Restoring the Great Lakes." Other topics include "The Reach of the Clean Water Act" and "The Compact in Action."

To register or for more information, call (419) 530-2628 or e-mail Ann Elick at ann.elick@utoledo.edu.

DEP to Co-Host Session on Stormwater Issues Related to Development

Meadville – The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a session to discuss local, state and federal stormwater requirements for development at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office, 747 Greenville Road, Mercer.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 30. The cost to attend the five-hour session is $10.

DEP, in partnership with the conservation districts of Mercer and Venango counties, will discuss countywide stormwater planning, municipal stormwater management, permitting and controlling discharges from regulated construction activities, erosion and sedimentation control, and regulatory updates.

Organizers encourage developers, municipal officials, architects, contractors and consultants to attend the session.

“Unmanaged stormwater runoff is the third leading cause of stream impairments in Pennsylvania,” said DEP Regional Director Kelly Burch. “This session will provide information about the regulations and practices of stormwater management with the goal of preventing problems for both property development and the environment.”

To register or for more information about the session, call the Mercer County Conservation District at 724-662-2242 or e-mail mercercd@verizon.net. For information about stormwater management, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: stormwater management.

Baitfish Culture Workshop

The Ohio State University Aquaculture Research and Development Integration Program is hosting a Baitfish Culture Workshop
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation Center in Bowling Green Ohio.

Highlights:
* Two renowned baitfish research and extension specialists, Dr. Carol Engle and Dr. Nathan Stone,
from the University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff Aquaculture and Fisheries Department
will be presenting topics on baitfish culture.

* A tour of the OSU Baitfish Research Culture systems and the Aquaponics project
* Presentations on pond fertilization for baitfish, report on a recent Baitfish Markets Survey,
and review of baitfish culture techniques developed at OSU

Cost: $15.00 per person
Foundation website at: http://www.kwestcommunications.com/AIF/

Climate and Water Resources

EPA announces free October 27th Climate Change Webcast and new on-line training module

There's still time to register for tomorrow's free Watershed Academy Webcast entitled, "Working Together to Address the Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources." To register, visit www.epa.gov/watershedwebcasts.
Also, be sure to check out a new EPA's Watershed Academy's on-line training module on the effects of climate change on water resources. www.epa.gov/watertrain/climate_water/

Lake Erie Management Plan Public Forum 2009

The Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) is a collaboration between the United States, Canada, and many watershed groups, scientists, local officials, and water enthusiasts. Join us at this public forum for workshops and discussions about improving water quality, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and recreational/ educational opportunities in Lake Erie watersheds.
When & Where
November 6 & 7, 2009

Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center
7794 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
(877) 866-3445

Visit their website at www.AmbassadorErie.com.
Cost
• $75 per person
• To register groups of 5 or more, contact us at (614) 487-7506.

Cost includes Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, one-night lodging (double-occupancy), film screening of "The Mysteries of the Great Lakes," and materials.

To book a single-occupancy room, you must contact the hotel directly.
Forum Topics
Friday, November 6
• Presentation on the Local Region, Dr. Jim Bissell, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Outline of U.S. LaMP activities, Dan O’Riordan, USEPA
• Outline of Canadian LaMP Activities & Issues, Sandra George, Environment Canada
• Overview of the Nutrient Management Task Group, Sandra George, Environment Canada
• Ohio’s Effort to Review Phosphorous Loading from All Sources, Gail Hesse, OEPA
• Recent Trends in Nutrient Loading to Lake Erie, Dr. David Baker, Heidelberg College
• Evening screening of "The Mysteries of the Great Lakes" at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

Saturday, November 7
• Presentation on Lake Erie’s Areas of Concern, Matt Doss, Great Lakes Commission
• Contributions of Nutrients and Other Contaminants from Livestock Operations, Lynn Henning, Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter
• Overview of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Dan O’Riordan, USEPA
• Moving Ideas to Action, U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D-3), Pennsylvania, (invited)

click here to register

New Energy. New Jobs. New Opportunities for Appalachia

The demand for clean energy and efficient energy use is creating a new energy sector and generating new opportunities for business growth and job creation. How can Appalachian communities grow green jobs in today’s evolving energy economy?

ARC’s October 2009 New Energy. New Jobs. New Opportunities for Appalachia conference will share ideas and best practices on how communities can use their energy resources and emerging energy technologies and practices to diversify and strengthen their economies. Topics will include growing green enterprises, developing energy-efficient facilities, and building new-energy education and training programs.

Join your colleagues in Athens to explore how your community can benefit from the economic opportunities of the clean-energy sector.

The conference will be held October 26–28 at Ohio University's John Calhoun Baker University Center, One Park Place, Athens, Ohio 45701. The registration fee is $150.

More information here

9th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference

Historically, water law has been the province of lawyers and policymakers in the arid western United States. In recent years, however, lawmakers in the Great Lakes region have come to recognize the critical role that water management plays in securing a healthy and vibrant society over the long term. In recognition of this development, the University of Toledo College of Law and its LIGL sponsors annual conferences each fall on water issues of importance to the Great Lakes region and the nation.

The University of Toledo College of Law and its affiliated Legal Institute of the Great Lakes will hold the Ninth Annual Great Lakes Water Conference on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the University of Toledo College of Law.

U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan and Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the USEPA Administrator, will be the keynote speakers. Three panels will discuss Stimulating and Restoring the Great Lakes, The Reach of the Clean Water Act, and The Compact in Action.

To register or for more information, call 419.530.2628 or send an e-mail to ann.elick@utoledo.edu

"Good Jobs, Green Jobs" forum

What are “green jobs,” and how can they help shape a vibrant future for West Virginia? Join us for a stimulating afternoon of ideas and discussion about green strategies for economic growth and jobs that support families. The forum will take place at the Big Sandy Arena, Huntington, WV on October 18, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Speakers include:Emmaia Gelman,Green Jobs New York and Jerry Hutton, Hocking College. Register online here.

Webcast "Grazing Management Impacts on Water Quality"

Research has shown that the management of grazing animals, especially in riparian areas, can have a significant impact on water quality. How do we manage streams and riparian areas to maximize production and adequately manage environmental risks? The behavior of animals, and how you can use it to your advantage, needs to be considered when designing a grazing management system. Presenters will also discuss waterborne pathogens and ways to prevent their movement to water bodies.

The webcast will take place 2:30 pm (eastern), 1:30 pm (central), 12:30 pm (mountain), 11:30 am (pacific) on October 16, 2009. For more information click here.

Corps to hold hearings on streamlined MTR permits

The federal Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans for a series of six public hearings on the Obama administration’s proposal to abandoned the streamlined permitting process the Corps has for years used to authorize mountaintop removal valley fills. Read the full news story with background information here.

· West Virginia: A public hearing will be held Oct. 13, 2009, in Charleston, W.Va. at the Charleston Civic Center, Little Theatre. Hosted by the Huntington District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

· Kentucky: A public hearing will be held Oct. 13, 2009, in Pikeville, Ky. at the East Kentucky Expo Center. Hosted by the Louisville District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

· Tennessee: A public hearing will be held Oct. 13, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn. Hosted by the Nashville District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

· Pennsylvania: A public hearing will be held Oct. 15, 2009, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hosted by the Pittsburgh District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

· Ohio: A public hearing will be Oct. 15, 2009, in Cambridge, Ohio at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. Hosted by the Huntington District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

· Virginia: A public hearing will be held Oct. 15, 2009, in Big Stone Gap, Va. at Mountain Empire Community College. Hosted by the Norfolk District, the public hearing will start at 7:00 p.m. Click here for additional information on this public hearing.

Maumee River Basin Partnership of Local Governments

The Maumee River Basin Partnership of Local Governments (MRBLPG) is sponsoring their annual conference in Findlay, Ohio on Thursday, October 15th. The Findlay Conference will run from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM and registration includes continental breakfast (8-8:30) and lunch.

The conference provides an effective way of sharing information and networking among stakeholders in this large region. Break-out sessions will feature presentations and discussions on economic benefits of municipal stormwater programs, current point and non-point source water pollution issues, water quality implementation projects, funding of stormwater programs, and MRBPLG’s new Municipal Stormwater Stewards Program.

Deadline for participant and vendor registration has been extended to this Friday - October 9th. Cost for registrants is $30.00. If it's too short of time to get a check to them by this Friday, Lori will accept a fax of your registration that commits to you sending a check at a later date or bringing a check with you that day. Her fax # is 317-632-3306

Check here for more details.

Fund Development Workshops

There will be a training opportunity Tuesday, October 13th, at WV State Erickson Alumni Center that will cover a variety of topics. These topics include: Nizhny Campaign Planning, Board Directors - Being an ASSET to your Organization (Board members only), Development Executives - Training/Planning for Funding Networks, Nizhny Research & Planning Strategies. For more information, contact Ariadne Reiman is Principal Partner of The Nizhny Group, 1248 Providence Knoll Drive, Richmond, VA 23236, 804.512.3210.

2009 Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Fall Conference

“Reinvesting in Ohio Water”

Are you interested in how stimulus funds and other resources are being used to maintain and improve water resources in Ohio? Are you interested in how and where resources are being directed? Do you want to hear about successes, challenges, lessons learned, and new opportunities? WMAO has prepared for you an excellent slate of presenters, key note speakers, and panelists to answer these questions and more!

You won’t find a better opportunity to network with as diverse a group of water resource professionals in Ohio. WMAO conference exhibitors never disappoint as they display the latest technology in water resource assessment, planning, and other consultation services. Add in a student poster competition, awards luncheon, reception, door prizes… then top it all off with ice cream sundaes and you have an event not to miss!

The conference will take place November 4 & 5, Ramada Plaza Hotel, Columbus Ohio Hotel. Program, sponsorship, and registration information available here.

Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference Nears

The Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference is an opportunity for volunteer monitors to learn and to share. Held every other year throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, the conference draws volunteer monitors from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC. The purpose behind this biennial conference is to provide a setting where volunteer monitors can all come together to share their ideas and accomplishments and also to learn new techniques to achieve their goals of watershed protection.

The host venue for the 2009 conference is Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. ALLARM, the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring, based at Dickinson College, is organizing the conference. " We're providing the venue... we were chosen because of our location in central PA. Dickinson College is easily accessible to volunteers from the rest of EPA Region 3 as well those from Pennsylvania", said Jinnie Woodward, Assistant Director of ALLARM.

Again, registration for this conference is free to the first 150 participants, after that the cost is $35/person. Click here to register.

The Future of U.S. Chemicals Policy

The Pew Charitable Trusts

As the chemical industry, environmentalists, and both Congress and the Obama administration begin to coalesce around the need to modernize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chemicals regulatory program, a first-­ever conference sponsored by a diverse group of stakeholders will discuss and debate what needs to be done.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson will kick off the conference with her morning keynote address laying out the Obama administration’s principles for modernizing the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The event will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 8:30am to 5:00pm at The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Conference Center.