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March 2010

Seminar: Bracing for Climate Change in NYC

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 10:30am

"Bracing for Climate Change in New York City"
Chaired: William Solecki, Director, CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities & Co-chair, New York City Panel on Climate Change

A seminar series on scientific issues related to the environmental quality and resource management of the New York/New Jersey harbor Estuary

Location:
The Hudson River Foundation
17 Battery Place (Suite 915)
New York, NY 1004

RSVP: 212-483-7667 or info@hudsonriver.org
Seating capacity is limited. Please call or e-mail in advance

RESCHEDULED: REGIONAL COMMUNITY WATERFRONT NETWORKING SESSION

Friday, March 5, 2010 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Co-Sponsored by Suny Maritime & Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance

Join your fellow Community Waterfront Centers from the tri-state region.
Purpose:
To privde an opportunity for community waterfront programs (i.e. sailing, rowing, tall ships, marine science/nature centers, yacht clubs, sea scouts, high school and collegieat sailing), to network in order to share experiences and work more effectively.

Location:
SUNY Maritime Collect
McMurray Hall - 3rd floor
6 Pennyfield Ave.
Throgs Neck, NY

Agenda/Format:

Speak out for Parks and Trails!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:00am

NOTE: TIME SHOWN IS ONLY A PLACE HOLDER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.ptny.org/advocacy/advocacydays2010.shtml

Join 'Parks & Trails, NY' in Albany on March 10, 2010 - Trails Advocacy Day

Parks and trails are taking a big hit in this year's state budget. Dozens of State Park closings are imminent. Funds for park and trail grants have been cut almost in half.

Long Island City Community Boat House Spring Launch 2010 Fundraising Party!

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Thursday March 11 is Long Island City Community Boat House Spring Launch 2010 Fundraising Party!

Purchase your ticket in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96851
Tickets are $20. in advance / $25. at the door.

The Long Island City Community Boathouse requests the pleasure of your company at their Spring Launch 2010 fundraiser party. They would love you to join them in driving off winter and bringing on the spring.

Spring 2010 Gala Award Reception for the Working Harbor Committee

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:00pm

Working Harbor Committee Website for more information: http://workingharbor.com/

Gala Honoring:
Capt. Timothy Ferrie, President of the Marine Society of the City of New York.
Capt. Ferrie will be honored for his leadership as President of the Marine Society of the City of New York and for his commitment to maritime educational programs for NYC youth.

Bayside Anglers Present: The 'BAG' Fund Seminar Series "Trophy Striped Bass"

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 7:00pm

Website:http://www.baysideanglers.com/

'Trophy Striped Bass', with Capt. Rich Tenreiro.
(Host of the hit TV show Northeast Angling).

With the spring run just around the corner Capt. Rich will be discussing proven methods for targeting trophy bass, Including proper gear, terminal tackle, location, bait presentation, anchoring techniques and much more.
Come early, This event will sell out fast!

PCB Remedial Dredging: Phase 1 Results and Relevance to New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary

Monday, March 15, 2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Website: http://www.hudsonriver.org/

Hudson River Foundation for Science & Environmental Research, Inc.
Hudson River Foundation Special Seminar

Monday, March 15, 2010, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location:
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
One Bowling Green, Downtown Manhattan, NY

The Hudson River Foundation will be hosting a seminar on Monday, March 15, 2010,

BRONX COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: WATER CONFERENCE/ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 2:30pm

Website: http://www.bceq.org/2010/01/29/annual-membership-meeting-march-17-water-...

The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality is pleased to invite you to the 9th Water Conference at its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm at Manhattan College, Leo Engineering Building, 3825 Corlear Avenue @ West 238th Street, Bronx, NY (#1 train or Bx9 to W238th Street).

4 FREE public interactive panel sessions on New York City's Waterfront & Harbor: #2 'Waterfront Parks: Old, New, Green, Blue'

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 5:30pm

Website: http://www.cunysustainablecities.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=a...

ALTHOUGH EVENT IS FREE, SPACE IS LIMITED! WE STRONGLY URGE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE THRU THE WEBSITE

Session 2 Wed. March 17, 2010:

'TURNING THE TIDE'
"Waterfront Parks: Old, New, Green, Blue"
Moderator: Dr. Rutherford H. Platt
Speaker/Panelists:
-Drew Becher, Executive-Director, New York Restoration Project
-Dr. Vicky Gholson, Friends of Riverbank State Park
-Thomas Balsley, FASLA, Designer of Riverside Park South
-Connie Fishman, Executive Director, Hudson River Park Trust (Invited)
-Jeanne Dupont Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, Queens

Location For Session 2:
The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute
47 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10065
(Note: This location is subject to availability. If there is a change we will post it ASAP)

From 5:30PM-7:30PM

Contact: Brigid Ripley
212-396-6264
bripley@hunter.cuny.edu

Tides and Currents

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 6:30pm

Website: http://www.northriversquadron.org/

North River Sail & Power Squadron invites you to their winter seminar series:

Presented by Donald Chesley
Research Engineer Davidson Labs at Stevens Institute
In this presentation you will see graphic images of:
• water level • surface and bottom temperature
• surface and bottom salinity • surface and bottom currents
• NOAA winds • coastal waves - height, period and direction
The forecasts and real-time observations are viewable using color-coded maps at http://www.stevens.edu/maritimeforecast/.