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Green Infrastructure for the Hudson/Raritan Watersheds

CISC and its partners invite you to join us at an event exploring green infrastructure’s potential to transform our urban centers and restore our watersheds. Learn about the programs and plans of the US EPA, NYC, and NY State’s Smart Growth program for communities in the region. This program is the first in a series designed to increase awareness and dialogue between residents and stakeholders of New York City and other communities in the Hudson Watershed.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 – 1PM-5PM

Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute – 47-49 East 65th Street, NYC

This event is free and open to the public but you must RSVP.

Please note: due to a large number of initial respondents, we are at maximum capacity and can not guarantee entry at this point.  Registration via the above links will place you on the waitlist, and waitlisted registrants will be notified about space as it becomes available.  Thanks so much for your interest.

AGENDA:

1:00-1:20 Registration

1:20-1:30 Introduction and Welcome

1:30-1:45 The Green Infrastructure Challenge: Opportunities and Obstacles

Simon GruberFellow, CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities and Consulting Partner, Hudson Valley Regional Council

1:45-2:00 A Watershed Perspective

Fran Dunwell Hudson River Estuary Coordinator, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

2:00-2:15 Green Infrastructure and Smart Growth

Paul Beyer Director, New York State Smart Growth Cabinet

2:15-2:30 New York City’s Green Infrastructure Vision

Carter Strickland Deputy Commissioner for Sustainability, NY City Department of Environmental Protection

2:30-2:45 National and Regional Initiatives and Next Steps

Jeff GratzChief, US EPA Region 2: Clean Water Regulatory Branch

2:45-3:05 Break

3:05-3:20 Organizing for Ecological Restoration of Newtown Creek

Catherine ZidarCoordinator, S.W.I.M Coalition

3:20-3:35 Grassroots Organizing to Create Green Cities

Jeff Rumpf Executive Director, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

3:35-3:50 Overcoming Green Infrastructure Planning Challenges in New York and Philadelphia

Franco MontaltoAssistant Professor, Drexel University and President, eDesign Dynamics

3:50-4:50 Panel Discussion

Paul BeyerDirector, New York State Smart Growth Cabinet

Karen EngelGreen Infrastructure Coordinator, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jeff GratzChief, US EPA Region 2: Clean Water Regulatory Branch

David KoorisVice-President-Connecticut, Regional Plan Association

Evan MasonFounder, Sustainable Yards Project

Carter StricklandDeputy Commissioner for Sustainability, NY City Department of Environmental Protection

Moderated by Simon Gruber and Fran Dunwell

4:50-5:00 Closing Remarks