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May 8, 2002
Southampton College Hosts First-Ever "Environmental Community Conference"The Goal: Foster Conservation by Creating Stronger Partnerships
Contact:
Darren Johnson (PR@southampton.liu.edu)
(631) 287 8313
Fax: (631) 283 4081
- A new, green-thinking summit aims to unite the forces that research and shape environmental policy on Eastern Long Island.
The First Southampton College Environmental Community Conference, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in Chancellors Hall will be an all-day think tank fostering conservation through collaborations in research, education, planning and management.
"Collaboration was a critical element in the campaigns to protect the Pine Barrens and create the Community Preservation Fund," said Southampton College Professor Scott Carlin, an event organizer. "This conference will give Southampton College, governmental officials, and environmental organizations an opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of ongoing collaborative efforts. We also want the College, through its environmental research and education programs, more involved in these collaborative efforts".
Over 75 sustainable development experts are expected to attend this invitation-only event. Guest speakers include: Southampton College Dean James Larocca, the Keyspan Distinguished Professor of Public Policy who had served in Governor Mario Cuomo's cabinet; Assemblyman Fred Thiele, whose keynote address discusses "Environmental Challenges and Opportunities for the East End of Long Island in the 21st Century"; Southampton College Professor Scott Carlin, who is Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development, and a panel discussion with local politicians and environmental group leaders.
At 11:15 a.m., the attendees will participate in one of five workshops focusing on: environmental monitoring and analysis, energy conservation and generation, environmental education and outreach, land and water planning and management, and EcoTourism.
"The East End's environment and economy are highly interdependent," says Professor of Economics Elizabeth Granitz. "This conference aims to identify programs that enhance economic-environmental connections creating a more environmentally sustainable East End economy."