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July 10
"Meet the NJ DEP Commissioner"
Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27,
Edison,
NJ.
The Environmental Business
Council of
The Commerce & Industry
Association
of
New Jersey
invites you to attend this special event.
As Commissioner
of the NJDEP, Lisa
Jackson leads a staff
of 3,400
professionals dedicated to
protecting, sustaining and enhancing
New
Jersey’s water, air
and land, and
preserving its wealth of natural and
historic resources.
Attend this exciting presentation
to
learn
about Commissioner Jackson’s goals for the
DEP,
including: Plans
for working with the
Highlands Water Protection and Planning
Council to
create redevelopment opportunities;
Plans for working with the Highlands Water Protection
and Planning
Council to create redevelopment
opportunities;
Plans for $200
million in spending
approved by
voters to repair state parks and
state-run historic sites, and Plans to combat global
warming and
to make
New Jersey a national leader in confronting vehicle emissions. A full
breakfast
will be
served. Space is limited, so register early at:
www.cianj.org
Fax 201-368-3438; or mail to:
CIANJ,
S. 61 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ
07652.
$40
CIANJ members/$60
non-members.
Advance registration is required.
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Governor's 2008 Environmental Excellence
Awards Applications Available
The New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is pleased to announce the
application process
for the
2008 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. This awards
program was established
in 2000
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to
recognize outstanding environmental performance, programs and projects
in the state. Interest and support for this
program has grown
each year. This year, we are pleased to announce the
expansion of the awards
to include the Clean Water New Jersey Awards program. DEP's Clean Water
New Jersey Program promotes statewide stormwater education to reduce the
amount of pollution entering New Jersey's surface and ground
waters. To
download an awards application or to learn more about the awards program
including past winners and project descriptions, please visit the awards
website at
http://www.nj.gov/dep/eeawards/ Winners of the 2008 Governors
Environmental Excellence
Awards will be invited to an awards
ceremony and press event hosted by
the Governor in the fall at Drumthwacket, the official residence
of the
Governor of New Jersey. Deadline for submitting an application is
September 19, 2008.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection and
the
New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology (NJCAT) co-sponsor
this program. For more information, please contact Dean Anderson, NJDEP
Office of the Commissioner, at (609) 292-2885.
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July 11
Films: "Beyond Organic" and "What
Will We Eat?" 6:30 p.m. at
Hunterdon County
Library
in Flemington, NJ. "Beyond Organic" by John DeGraaf tells the story of Michael
Ableman's amazing
farm and its long
battle to survive in the face of rapid suburban development.
"What Will
We Eat?"
by Chris Belford is a primer on the local food movement.
Sponsored by
the
New Jersey Conservation Foundation with the Delaware River Mill
Society and the Hunterdon Land
Trust. Discussion to follow.
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July 13
Elizabeth White and the Blueberry,
1- 4 p.m., Whitesbog Village. Speaker:
Nancy O'Mallon, filmmaker,
The Mighty Humble Blueberry.
Take a walking tour of
Whitesbog
Village, birthplace of the cultivated blueberry, and learn what life
was like for the workers at Whitesbog through a visit to the
Interpretive Cottage, Agricultural Museum and
Elizabeth White's home. The tour ends with blueberry picking, a summer
treat for guests. Sponsored by the
Pinelands Preservation Alliance as part of its Pinelands Heritage
Series. Reservations are required for
all programs. Please contact Pinelands Preservation Alliance at (609)
859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org for
reservations, directions and information.
July 14-16
Home Energy Displays & Community Action -
Innovations in Energy Efficiency and Conservation,
Hilton Garden Inn, Chicago, IL.
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July 17
EBC Sustainability Committee
9:45 a.m.,
CIANJ Headquarters
Conference Room, 61 S. Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ.
At the Environmental Business Council
of CIANJ's first meeting
of its Sustainability Committee. the primary focus will be the proposed
Energy Master Plan for New Jersey . Following an overview by the BPU,
and a consideration of its implications presented by a Rutgers
economist, we will decide what, if any suggestions CIANJ should suggest
for consideration before the plan is adopted. If you plan to attend,
please notify
Jessica DiCaro at
jdicaro@cianj.org
or 201-368-2100 x102 or
:201-368-3438 (fax)
July 17-20
Healing Retreat in the Pines
Sponsored by In the Company of Horses, a special
event to refresh you via:
-Equine assisted growth and learning
-Yoga and meditation every morning
-Guided nature walks, bird watching, pond and pinelands ecology
-Geocaching and storytelling on Thursday night
-Native American culture, knowledge, art, music
Where: Pakim Pond campground, Brendan Byrne State Forest.
When: Check in after 3pm Wednesday, July 16. Check out Noon, Sunday,
July 20. Cost: $400 per person entire retreat including all
meals, a spot at the camp site for your tent. (Daily fee: $125 per
person, including all meals and activities.) Call (609)
330-2444 or online at
info@inthecompanyofhorses.com
For details go to:
www.inthecompanyofhorses.com
July 20-24, 2008
2008 IEEE Power Engineering Society
General Meeting,
"Conversion
and
Delivery of
Electrical Energy
In the 21st
Century" is the general theme of the
gathering to be held at
the
David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin
Convention
Center Hotel in Pittsburgh,
PA.
Current information at:
http://ewh.ieee.org/cmte/PESGM08/
July 24
Free WebCast - Smart Grid: Bringing
Energy Efficiency to the Utility
In the midst
of the critical challenges facing utilities today, implementing a 'Smart
Grid' may hold the
key for utility executives. The concept of an electric power delivery
system grid that
reduces peak demand, optimizes network assets, while giving customers
choice of and
control over energy usage, has garnered the attention of business
leaders, regulators and consumers throughout the electric industry.
Click Here to Register
August 2
Black Doctor of the Pines & His Family, 2 to 4 p.m.,
Corson Poley Center/
Burlington County Historical Society, 451 High Street, Burlington City
Speaker:
Francine
Still
Hicks, the great, great granddaughter of Dr. James Still. Learn about
Dr. James Still, the Black Doctor of the Pines, a man who gave of his
soul and spirit
to become a great healer. There were 18 children in the Still family,
some who
have continued to contribute to the longevity and legacy of the Still
family.
Optional: Short walk to Underground Railroad Café. Sponsored by the
Pinelands Preservation Alliance as part of its Pinelands Heritage
Series. Reservations are required for all programs. Contact
Pinelands Preservation Alliance at (609) 859-8860 x12 or email
janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org for reservations, directions and
information.
August 8
Film:
"Future of Food”
6:30 p.m. at Hunterdon County Library, Flemington, NJ. This film
by Deborah Koons Garcia provides an overview of key questions raised by
consumers as
they decide whether to buy genetically modified foods. The film also
explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, advocating
organic and sustainable agriculture as solutions
to the farm crisis today. Sponsored by the New Jersey Conservation
Foundation with the Delaware River Mill Society and the Hunterdon Land
Trust. Discussion to follow.
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August 12-13
Introduction to Natural Gas Trading &
Hedging Denver, Colorado.
Paradigm Strategy
Group offers its Introduction to Natural Gas Trading & Hedging
program to the public arena
for the first time. This course is specially designed for those
with little or no experience in the energy sector, looking to gain or
build upon their knowledge of practical hands-on methods for actualizing
returns in the natural gas trading or option hedging markets.
Course Brochure
August 16
Railroading in the Pines,
2 to 4,
Neighborhood Arts Center, 64 Hanover Street, Pemberton Borough,
NJ.
Speaker:
Paul W. Schopp, historian. Almost 175 years ago,
the
first primitive railroad penetrated the portion of New Jersey known as
the Pine Barrens. Did the entrepreneurs who built these railroads
achieve their objectives? What impact did this revolutionary
transportation modality have on the Pine Barrens, its industries, and
its residents? Historian Paul Schopp will explore these questions and
others as he explains the history of railroading in the Pines.
Optional: Guided tour of Pemberton Train Station and guided walk of
the Rail Trail in Pemberton.
Sponsored by the
Pinelands Preservation Alliance as part of its Pinelands Heritage
Series. Reservations are required for all programs. Please contact
Pinelands Preservation Alliance at (609) 859-8860 x12 or email
janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org for reservations, directions and
information.
August 19
NJ Wetlands Manual Training
Workshop:
Regionalized Water-Budget Manual for
Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Sites in New Jersey. 9 to 4:30,
Bordentown, NJ. This one-
day program will provide an in-depth introduction to the recently
published NJ Department of Environmental Protection's Regionalized
Water-Budget Manual for Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Sites in New
Jersey - designed to provide information to help improve the effective-
ness of compensatory freshwater wetland mitigation projects in the State
of New Jersey.
Additional Information and Registration
August 26
NJ Wetlands Manual Training
Workshop:
Regionalized Water-Budget Manual for Compensatory Wetland Mitigation
Sites in New Jersey. 9 to 4:30, Bordentown, NJ.
This one-
day program will provide an in-depth introduction to the recently
published NJ Department of Environmental Protection's Regionalized
Water-Budget Manual for Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Sites in New
Jersey - designed to provide information to help improve the effective-
ness of compensatory freshwater wetland mitigation projects in the State
of New Jersey.
Additional Information/Registration
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September 11
2008 Fort Worth Oil & Gas Seminar
8:30 a.m.,
The Fort Worth Club, 306 West 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX This informational seminar will cover many of the current
issues facing the Oil & Gas industry. For additional information,
please contact
Jeff King (817.347.5281) or
Viviana Wilson (214.939.5963)
September 16-17
Contract Risk Management for the Oil
and Gas Industry,
Brussels
Every oil and
gas operation involves numerous contracts, from start to finish. At the
moment, oil and gas
projects are getting bigger and more challenging,
meaning the risk inherent in any contract between parties has also
increased, between contractors, sub-contractors, operators and
governments alike.
Conference Information
September 20-21
Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and
Sustainable Living Festival,
Kempton
Community
Center, Kempton, PA.
A two-day festival about renewable
energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use
planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general.
Featuring dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on
demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's
activities, food and more
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September 23-25
Smart Grid:
Delivering Sustainable Energy
Washington, D.C. Organized
with the GridWise Alliance and the DOE Office of Electricity, the second
GridWeek will focus on the role of Smart Grid in delivering sustainable
energy. Registration
information
October 10
Film:
"The Meaning of Food"
6:30 PM at Hunterdon County
Library, Flemington, NJ.
This film by Sue McLaughlin takes a survey of the relationship between
food and culture by focusing on American eating patterns and traditions.
A world-renowned chef travels across America to meet with individuals
from a variety of ethnic backgrounds to gauge their culinary attitudes
and practices. Sponsored by the NJ Conservation Foundation
(609-773-0333) with
the Delaware River Mill Society (609-397-3586) and the Hunterdon Land
Trust (908-237-4582). Discussion to follow.
October 16
Third Passaic River Symposium,
Montclair State University Conference Center, Montclair, New Jersey.
Held in conjunction with the 25th annual conference of the Geological
Association of New Jersey on October 17 and 18. Organized by the Passaic
River Institute of Montclair State University
www.primsu.org 973-655-5423
pri@montclair.edu Open call for abstracts, due July 18, 2008.
Exhibiting opportunities, too. See symposium web site for details:
www.csam.montclair.edu/pri/symposium2008
October 17
2008 Clean Energy
Conference & Leadership Awards Program 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Jersey City Hyatt Regency Hotel. The New Jersey Board of Public
Utilities and its Clean Energy Program are sponsoring the event which is
designed to engage business, regional organizations and municipalities
in harnessing clean-tech investment and growth opportunities. In
addition to networking sessions and roundtable discussions, the
conference will feature leading energy experts and breakout sessions,
such as: CleanTech in New Jersey; New Jersey’s Solar Market
Transformation; Energy Efficiency; New Jersey’s Road Map to 20% by 2020;
and CleanTech and Utilities: Building a Successful Future Together.
The fourth annual New Jersey Clean Energy Leadership Awards also will be
presented, honoring individuals, municipalities, businesses, industries
and organizations that have improved the state's economic
competitiveness and its environment through effective and innovative
uses of renewable energy, clean technologies, energy efficiency an
greenhouse gas reduction strategies. To register or learn more, visit:
www.njcleanenergy.com
October 24
Renewable Energy Overview,
New York, NY.
Green power is one of the fastest growing segments of the
energy industry. This one-day seminar will provide an in-depth look at
this dynamic and fast-moving industry and is designed for those with
limited knowledge of renewable energy. Topics covered include how
renewables fit into the current electric generation mix, the various
sources of renewable energy and the pros, cons and environmental
considerations of each, how green power can be purchased - both onsite
and off - and the benefits of each, the value proposition for renewables
from the perspective of the energy provider as well as the energy
consumer, regulatory and government issues, and a look at the future of
renewable energy.
Click here for more information and a detailed course
outline.
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