Speakers: Paul Greenberg, Rob Pirani, Jonathan Kramer, and Rosana Da Silva
The conference began with a welcome from HEP and Hudson River Foundation staff and a keynote address by author of Four Fish and The Climate Diet, Paul Greenberg.
Speakers: Pamela Pettyjohn, Noah Chesnin, Noelle Thurlow, Bibi Calderaro, Rob Buchanan, Shino Tanikawa, Charles Denson, and Julie Welch
This panel discussed how to elevate the voice of the community to improve our waterways and steward our waterways to highlight issues in the community.
An interactive training session led by Eric Eckl from Water Words That Work
Eric led the group in exploring modern outreach concepts such as market research, targeting, delivery, and engagement. What Happens to Your Message Once it’s Out There? Attendees discovered how to predict the number of people who will notice your message, and how to measure their response.
Speakers: John Mclaughlin, Rob Buchanan, Emma Butzler, Jennifer Gonzalez, and Elise Meyers
This session focused on four unique projects that seek to improve water quality while also maximizing co-benefits.
Speakers: Robina Taliferrow, Tanasia Swift, Elisa Caref, and Rosana Da Silva
HEP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice subcommittee launched a new coalition and invited all partners to take the Safe Space Commitment to work towards creating open and equitable environments within our shared spaces where everyone can feel safe and welcomed.
Speakers: Lindsay Campbell, Drew Curtis, Dan Wiley, Roger Gendron, and Rebecca Fishman
Driven by climate change, chronic flooding is impacting people and places throughout the estuary. A panel of experts from community, government and science discussed how community stories and community science can inform policy, investment and management decisions.
Speakers: Karen Frillman, Dan Shapley, Kara Meyer, Chris Boyd, Shanna Blanchard, and Shawn Slevin
Speakers discussed historic and current initiatives to provide safe and accessible recreation on our waterways. Panel presentations highlighted the physical, policy, and management opportunities and challenges for creating new bathing beaches in the Hudson and Harbor, including how community disparities can prevent people from accessing current and future swimming opportunities.