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The purpose of the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts is to conduct educational, scientific and charitable work concerning the conservation, maintenance,
improvement, development and use of land, soil, water, trees, vegetation, fish and wildlife, open space and other renewable natural resources. |
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Memorial Conservation Scholarship
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This conference was held on November 9, 2010.
Please check back for details of the conference. |
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Gain knowledge of Soil Health Connections to:
 Stormwater Runoff Impacts
Soil Diversity
Suburban/Urban Healthy Soil
Groundwater Recharge - Quantity and Quality
Sustainable Agriculture
Who Should Attend?
Planners, Engineers, Environmental Commissions, Farmers, Educators, Developers, Landscape Architects, Conservationists . . .
Anyone that deals with SOIL as part of their job!
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Conference Agenda
| 8:30 |
Doors Open, Registration, Refreshments & Exhibits |
9:15
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Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks
Louise Davis, President, NJ Association of Conservation Districts
Margaret Nordstrom, Freeholder Morris County, NJ (Invited) |
9:30 - 10:10 |
Introduction to the Science of Soil Health
Fred Schoenagel, Soil Scientist
USDA- NJ Natural Resources Conservation Service |
10:10 - 10:50 |
Soil Health & Sustainable Farming
Cheryl Rogowski,
W. Rogowski Farm, Pine Island, NY
Recipient of the 2004 MacArthur Genius Award in Agriculture |
10:50 - 11:10
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Break |
11:10 – 11:50 |
Runoff Impacts & Stormwater
Joseph Skupien, P.E., President
Stormwater Management Solutions |
11:50 - 12:30
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Soil Health & Non-Structural Stormwater BMPs
Peggy Snyder, P.E.
Founder and Principal of Emerald Environmental Solutions |
12:30 - 1:00
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Panel Q&A Session with Speakers
Louise Davis, Moderator & Conference Committee Chair
President, NJ Association of Conservation Districts
Member, State Soil Conservation Committee
Vice Chair, Morris County Soil Conservation District |
1:00
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Wrap-Up & Adjourn |
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