Clearwater - News and Bulletins - Spring Splash 2008

Planning for Biodiversity
Strategies for Developers and Municipalities

Tuesday, April 29th from 5pm to 9pm
Marist College, Cabaret (Student Center) Fee: $15

Brochure with Registration Form, Detailed Schedule and Travel Directions

Skipper on Cinquefoil

When communities understand their biological resources and natural systems, they are better equipped to achieve smart, sustainable growth. Incorporating biodiversity early in land use planning creates a more efficient process for both developers and municipalities. This conference will present principles of biodiversity conservation, case studies of municipal and county strategies and resources available to inform the process.

Speakers Include:

Keynote by Michael Klemens of Scenic Hudson on Defining Biodiversity
Development Perspective by René VanSchaack of Greene County IDA
Municipal Perspective by Karen Schneller-McDonald and Lauren Kingman on Habitat Assessment Guidelines
Biodiversity Resources by Laura Heady, NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program

Attendance at this event may qualify for 3 hours of Land Use Training credits for zoning and planning board officials. A Certificate of Attendance will be available at the conference; however, actual approval must be obtained from the local municipality of which you are a member.

Registration, networking and refreshments at 5pm.
There is a $15 registration fee.
Program at begins at 5:45pm.

Registration Form and Detailed Schedule

For registration information contact glexpo@clearwater.org or 845-454-7673 x112.
For conference information contact jolanda.jansen@verizon.net or call 845-505-0324.

Oven Bird Nest

Presented by:
The Hudson Valley Smart Growth Alliance
HVSGA is a regional partnership of diverse interests including environmental, land conservation, and economic development organizations, builders, realtors, tourism officials and planning agencies who have come together to build consensus on smart growth principles and promote local and regional solutions to sprawl.

Sponsored by:
Dutchess Land Conservancy, Hagerty Grant Writing Services, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Hudson River Valley Greenway, Hudson Valley Development Group, Marist College, Nature Network, New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary Program, Scenic Hudson, and Spectra Environmental Services.

Travel Directions

Photos by Laura Heady