A Conference on Massachusetts Water Resources
Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust
November 10, 2009
College Of The Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Established as part of the Boston Harbor cleanup, the Trust has invested over $17 million in projects for water quality, aquatic species, environmental education and more. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET), the Trustees are hosting a one-day conference to bring together practitioners engaged in promoting the responsible stewardship of the state’s drinking water and water-related resources. The conference will address the critical water policy issues facing the Commonwealth and the New England region in the areas of water quality and quantity, restoration, and revitalization of waterfronts, sustainable water infrastructure and where public and private funders should invest.
Note: If you would like a copy of the conference brochure sent to you please contact Susan Lanza at (617) 626-1068 or susan.lanza@state.ma.us
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Municipal, State, and Federal Officials
- Foundations
- Business Stakeholders
- Watershed Organizations
- Advocacy and Nonprofit Groups
AGENDA
8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome, Introduction and Overview
James R. Gomes, Chairman
MET Board of Trustees
9:00 Opening Remarks
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
9:15 Morning Sessions (Concurrent)
1A. Stormwater Management
1B. Recreation and Economic Development
1C. Rethinking Infrastructure: Smarter, Cleaner, Greener
10:30 Break
10:45 Mid-Morning Sessions (Concurrent)
2A. Re-use and Supply, Tools for Conservation
2B. Watershed Scale Restoration and Improvement
2C. Massachusetts Ocean Management
Conference Agenda
12:00 Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Robert Glennon, Author
“Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It”
1:45 Afternoon Sessions (Concurrent)
3A. Emerging Contaminants
3B. Watershed Organizations: Advancing Your Agenda
3C. Natural Hazards, Climate Change Preparedness
3:00 Break
3:15 Wrap Up – Where Should Public and Private Funders Invest
4:15 Adjourn
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Hogan Campus Center
College Of The Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
508-793-2565
DIRECTIONS
From the East and West (Boston, Hartford, and New York)
Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). Take Exit 10 to I-290 East toward Worcester. Take Exit 11 (College Square/Southbridge Street) off I-290. Cross over to right lane. immediately after coming off ramp to College Square. Take first right (before traffic light) onto College Street. Go up hill, past the Main Gate and enter last gate on the left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is second building on left. Visitor parking is to right of the Hogan Campus Center in center lots. Please do not park in any side parking lots posted with white and green signs designating Student and Faculty/Staff parking only.
From the North
I-495 South to I-290 West, Exit 25B. From I-290 West take Exit 11 (College Square/Southbridge Street). Bear left coming off ramp onto Southbridge Street. Take first right (before traffic light) onto College Street. Go up hill, past Main Gate and enter last gate on left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is second building on left. Visitor parking is to right of Hogan Campus Center in center lots. Please do not park in any side parking lots posted with white and green signs designating Student and Faculty/Staff parking only.
From the Southeast
I-495 North to Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). Take Exit 10 to I-290 East toward Worcester. Take Exit 11 (College Square/Worcester) off I-290. Cross over to right lane immediately after coming off ramp to College Square. Take first right (before the traffic light) onto College Street. Go up hill, past Main Gate and enter last gate on left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is second building on left. Visitor parking is to right of Hogan Campus Center in center lots. Please do not park in any side parking lots posted with white and green signs designating Student and Faculty/Staff parking only.
From the South (Providence, Rhode Island)
Route 146 North to Exit 12, McKeon Road/College Square. Take left off ramp and follow signs for I-290 West/College Square. Left at traffic light on McKeon Road. Follow overpass through several sets of lights and proceed straight up hill. Take left after fire station into Holy Cross on Loyola Road. Follow left curve which becomes McCarthy Lane. Continue up hill to upper campus. Visitor parking is straight ahead in the center lots in front of Hogan Campus Center. Please do not park in any side parking lots posted with white and green signs designating Student and Faculty/Staff parking only.