Videos of Past Lectures, Forums and Events

March 6th, 2010

Science & Management Forum

Land-Use Planning:
Opportunities for Collaborative Ecological Stewardship

Speakers:
Welcome - William. H. Schlesinger, President, Cary Institute; Allison Chatrchyan, Environment Program Leader, CCEDC; Kealy Salomon, Acting Commissioner DC Dept. of Planning and Development
Keynote Address - Michael W. Klemens, Research and Policy Conservationist, Cary Institute

1 hr. 20 min.
Part 1 of 3

Each month, hundreds of local land-use decisions shape the future of the Hudson Valley. Ecological stewardship, including protection of wetlands, is too often viewed as competing with economic development and human progress. This forum examines the long-term ecological costs of poorly-planned development, explores the underlying assumptions that drive decision-making, and illustrates how communities overcome these obstacles to create a more sustainable and prosperous future.

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