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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

Free Seminar: The Archaeology of Environmental Change in the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:30am

Website: http://www.hudsonriver.org/download/TuesSemSpring10.pdf

Hudson River Foundation free Seminar:
'The Archaeology of Environmental Change in the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary.'

A seminar series on scientific issues related to the environmental quality & resource management of the Harbor Estuary

4 FREE public interactive panel sessions on New York City's Waterfront & Harbor: #3 'Seizing Opportunities: Waterfront Works in Progress'

Wednesday, April 7, 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 3 Wed. April 7, 2010:

'TURNING THE TIDE'
"Seizing Opportunities: Waterfront Works in Progress"
Moderator: Dr. Melissa Checker, Queens College, CUNY
Speaker/Panelists:
-Robert Pirani, Regional Plan Association and Governors Island AllianceGovernors Island
-Kate Van Tassel, NYCEDC and Miquela Craytor, Sustainable South BronxSouth Bronx Greenway
-William J. vanden Heuvel, Four Freedoms Park
-Nancy Webster, Acting Executive-Director, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
-Joshua Laird, Asst. Commissioner, NYC Parks and Recreation

Location:
For Session 3
The Roosevelt House for Public Policy Institute at Hunter College
47-49 E. 65th Street, Manhattan, NY

From 5:30PM-7:30PM

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

RPA's 2010 Regional Assembly, "Innovation and the American Metropolis,"

Friday, April 16, 2010 - 8:00am

Website: http://www.rpa.org/

Innovations in technology and management are transforming our lives;
how are they changing our cities?

Tickets: $250 ea/general $225 ea/members
To register:
Mail payment to:
Regional Plan Association
4 Irving Place, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
or contact:
Rossana Ivanova
Tel: 212-253-5492. E-Mail: rivanova@rpa.org

This Regional Plan Association event considers innovative approaches to the design and management of cities, and asks how they can improve quality of life and economic competitiveness in our region. In the spirit of innovation, the Assembly will feature dynamic forums for discussion and opportunities for long-term partnerships that have regional and national implications.