Conference

"Building Viable Communities from the Sound Up"

October 23-25, 2008

Special Thanks to everyone who made this conference a great sucess!! Pictures will be coming soon from the event as well as presentors presentations. See you in Maine next year.

New Watch a recap of the New England Conference
in this Photo Video

New Photo Gallery courtesy of Penny Geis (Berkshire Pioneer RC&D) 2008 NEARCD Conference Photo Gallery

Conference Speakers & Guests

Thursday Evening Keynote Speaker

Gina McCarthy_Photo
CT DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy

Friday Keynote Luncheon Speaker

Dr. Kevin McBride

Friday Concurrent Session Speakers

Our Valuable Natural Resources

David Skelly
David K. Skelly

Steve Gephard

Financial Aspect of Protection

Robert Johnston
Robert J. Johnston

Paula Stahl

From the Sound Up

John Rozum

Patriot RC&D, Stephanie Wilsen
Stephanie Wilsen

Making Agricultural Land Protection Happen

Jiff Martin

Richard Roberts

Ben Bowell

Thursday & Friday Evening Musical Performers

Hawk Henries

Heidi John Cerrigione
Heidi & John Cerrigione

Conference Tours

Long Island Sound Up Close Tour

Come explore the marine science of Long Island Sound for a cruise aboard the Project O Boat. Visit them online at www.oceanology.org

The Many ways to Farm in Connecticut Tour

Come aboard as we explore how Connecticut is farming and also get to sample some unique products. Gray Wall Farm Stops will include:

Gray Wall Farms www.thefarmerscow.com/farms/graywall.html

Willimantic Food Coop

Willimantic Food Co-op www.willimanticfood.coop

Conference Sponsors

Connecticut Council on Soil and Water Conservation

RI RC&D Logo

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