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2007
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What does "Supported by M.E.T."
mean?
The Massachusetts Environmental Trust distributes funds
from the sale of environmental license plates. MET is our biggest
single source of program support in 2007 and enables us to offer
programs at little or no charge. Buying environmental license
plates helps HooRWA and similar organizations statewide. Please
do!
January
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February
February
27, Tuesday, "Rain, Rain, Come and Stay",
a free presentation at the meeting of the Berkshire Beekeepers
Association, Adams Library, 6:30 PM. This covers the multiple
uses of a rain garden, for landscaping, water conservation and
pollution prevention, and also for supporting local pollinators
like honeybees. Presentation by Eileen Fielding, HooRWA's Executive
Director, and Nina Marks of Sexto Sol Landscaping. Gardeners,
beekeepers, and all interested parties welcome. Supported by
the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
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March
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April
April 4,
Wednesday, and April 5, Thursday, "New Pollution, New Solutions,"
a presentation by the Hoosic River Watershed Association, will
be offered at the Adams Visitor Center on April 4 and again on
April 5. It will highlight differences between the Hoosic River's
past and present sources of flooding and pollution, and will show
how the "new" pollution can be reduced when people practice
good water management in homes and businesses. The talk will be
followed by a walk in the downtown area to spot and discuss opportunities
for reducing polluted runoff. All are welcome and admission is
free. Meet at the Adams Visitor Center on Hoosac Street from 12
noon to 3PM on April 4, or from 1PM to 4PM on April 5. This program
is part of the educational outreach provided by the Town of Adams
as part of its stormwater management plan. For more information,
call HooRWA at 413-458-2742. Supported
by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
April 15,
Sunday, Herp Hunt at Hopkins Forest with Tom Tyning, 10
AM- 1PM.
Back by popular demand! Don't miss this rite of spring --
first, a slide show introduction to the local reptiles and amphibians
and then an excursion into forest, streams and vernal pools to
find them. Led by Tom Tyning, herpetologist, author of the Stokes
Guide to Amphibian and Reptile Behavior, and field naturalist
extraordinaire.
Admission free, donations welcome. Children should bring
adults and footwear that can get wet. For directions and more
information about Hopkins Forest, go to http://www.williams.edu/CES/hopkins/gettinghere.htm
April 21, Saturday, River Conference at Griffin Hall, Williams
College. All events free.
12 Noon, "Managing Water Demand in the 21st Century."
Don Elder, President of River Network.
(Lunch available during presentation)
An antidote to doom and gloom about our country's "inevitable"
water crisis, Don Elder's positive presentation makes the case
that "by employing simple, proven water conservation and
efficiency measures, we can easily meet all the needs of a growing
and increasingly prosperous U.S. population… while saving
energy and money. (Oh, by the way, we can also reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and our dependency on foreign oil.)"
1:15 PM, "Water Quality Trends in the Hoosic River Mainstem."
Kelly Nolan, Monitoring Coordinator, HooRWA. This review of macroinvertebrate
data from 1983 to 2006 shows how the Hoosic's water quality has
fared over the years, where the river is healthy, where there
are warning signals, and what issues still need to be addressed.
2 PM-5 PM, "From Data to Information." Geoff Dates,
River Network. In this workshop, Geoff will cover the process
of taking the raw results of water quality monitoring and making
them useful to decision makers and river stakeholders. Water monitoring
volunteers are especially encouraged to participate! Conference
supported
by the Thoreau Foundation and Williams College.
April 22, Sunday, Hoosic River Trip, 1 PM
to midafternoon. Meet at Cole Field on the Williams College campus
in Williamstown, for a canoe or raft trip to Pownal, VT. Craft
and life jackets provided (donations appreciated!); some cars
needed for shuttling. Not recommended for children under six.
Note, pre-registration is REQUIRED by contacting HooRWA
by Friday, April 20, at 413-458-2742.
Co-sponsored by the Williams College Outing Club.
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May
May
5, Saturday, time TBA. Pownal Bog Preserve Clean-up, followed
by a wildflower walk, Quarry Hill Preserve in North Pownal. Sponsored
by the Nature conservancy of VT. Free!
May 12th, Saturday, Rain Garden Basics, 11AM - 3 PM, a
demo/display at Whitney Farm and Garden Center, Rte. 8, Cheshire.
Getting flowers for Mom or picking out landscaping plants?
At the same time, find out how your yard can prevent polluted
runoff -- with an attractive, low-maintenance rain garden! Supported
by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
May 26th, Saturday, RIVERFEST, Cole Field, Williamstown, 11AM-4PM.
Don't miss our annual celebration of the river, with rafting,
live animals, river exploration, art exhibits, live music, good
food, kids' games, and more! Admission is $6 (ticket doubles
as a raffle ticket for great prizes!)
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June
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July
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August
August
25, Saturday. Don't
miss the Hoosic
River Bike Ride! Click
here
for more information.
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September
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