State of the Deerfield River Watershed Conference |
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Jennifer Strules presents Marsh Monitoring Results as Chris Duerring listens |
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Ever wonder how clean the river is at your favorite swimming hole or just what kind of creatures may be living in the rivers and wetlands in our backyards? 80 Participants came and learned about the results of the many recent environmental studies in the Deerfield River Watershed and found out how they can help protect the natural resources of this beautiful region.
The State of the Deerfield Watershed Conference provided an opportunity for residents, teachers, students, business and community leaders interested in the environmental health of the Deerfield watershed to learn the results of the water, sediment, habitat and biological quality studies that were recently conducted throughout the region.
Many sites in and along the Deerfield River mainstem as well as tributary systems and wetlands were investigated. Participants include State Environmental agencies, the Deerfield River Watershed Association and private consultants.
Along with presentations, numerous displays of other studies, student projects and environmental information relative to the watershed were at the conference. In addition, environmental professionals from state agencies, and private and non-profit groups were on hand to discuss watershed issues such as brownfields, Yankee Rowe, invasive plants and volunteer opportunities.
Registration Welcome and Opening Remarks Rol Hesselbart, DRWA
Christine Duerring, EOEA Deerfield Watershed Team LeaderWater Quality Monitoring and Biological Assessment Brian Friedmann, DEP/DWM Fisheries and Habitat Surveys Andrew Madden and David Basler, DFW Sediment andWater Quality Assessment of the Deerfield River Watershed Carl Nielsen
Environmental Science Services, IncBreak Volunteers Monitor River Chemistry and Bacteria Marie-Françoise Walk
DRWASurveying Birds and Frogs in the Watershed: A Summary of a Volunteer Monitoring Project Jennifer Strules for Pat Serrentino
DRWALunch and Exhibits River Safety Report Carrie Banks, College of the Atlantic Lakes Monitoring Chris Duerring for Jim Straub, DEM Salmon Restoration Program in the Deerfield Watershed Caleb Slater, DFW
Tim Brush, Normandeau Assoc.Volunteer Riparian Buffer Inventory Judy Tumosa
CT River Coalition of Conservation DistrictsBeaver Control Regulations Jimmy Gibbs, DEP Wrap-up Directions
Greenfield Community College Main Campus is located near the intersection of Interstate 91 and Route 2.
Take exit 26 off I-91 in Greenfield and follow the traffic rotary to Route 2 west.
Once on Route 2, take an immediate right at the first traffic light onto Colrain Road.
GCC is located on College Drive six-tenths of a mile on the left.
Follow signs to parking lot F.
Use the Sloan Theater entrance at the left side of main building.
Conference will be held in the Sloan Theater.Registration
To get on the mailing list for our next forum (2002), send your name, address and email to drwa@deerfieldriver.org
Sponsors
Massachusetts Watershed Initiative
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA), the Deerfield Watershed Team, is made up of representatives from federal, state, regional, municipal and local groups, agencies and businesses that have an interest in the Deerfield River Watershed. Through the Massachusetts Watershed Initiative of EOEA, the team comes together to coordinate the management, protection and restoration of natural resources at the watershed level.Deerfield River Watershed Association
The Deerfield River Watershed Association (DRWA) was established in 1988 as a nonprofit volunteer membership organization dedicated to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Deerfield River Watershed. DRWA continues to educate, advocate and organize for the protection of the watershed’s natural resources and is the only organization whose sole focus is to protect the Deerfield River Watershed.Pioneer Valley Institute at GCC
The Pioneer Valley Institute was created at Greenfield Community College in 1989 to provide non credit-bearing programs for the public in conjunction with its Pioneer Valley Studies program. Since then PVI has addressed Connecticut Valley issues from art and architecture, geology, ecology, agriculture and literature to genealogy, history, and the diverse cultures of its residents through workshops, field trips, lectures and exhibits presented at GCC and throughout Franklin County.Back to DRWA Home Page
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