Hudson Valley Climate Change Network Workshop

AGENDA
12:30 Optional brown bag lunch and networking
1:30 Welcome and Introductions
1:40 Update on State initiatives for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
2:00 Climate Change Projections in Hudson Valley for this Century- A. DeGaetano
3:00 FEMA Flood Maps, Flood Risk and Public Perception - William Nechamen
3: 30 Energy Conservation and Alternative Energy at Norrie Point
3:40 Evaluation and Networking
4:00 Optional tour of new photovoltaic system at Norrie Point led by Hudson Valley Clean Energy

When: Wednesday J uly 14, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm to 4 pm (arrive early for BYO lunch and networking)
Where: Norrie Point Environmental Center, Staatsburg, NY http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37889.html
Who should attend?
Municipal officials and staff, community leaders, academics, natural resource staff, energy and environmental
NGOs, outreach and educator and journalists.

Workshop is free. Registration required by J uly 12. Register here:
http://hrnerr.org/public/training/climate/workshop.htm

DETAILS:
J oin members of the Hudson Valley Climate Change Network at an informative afternoon with Dr. Art DeGaetano,
Director of the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell and William Nechamen, Chief of the Floodplain
Management Section at NYSDEC.

Updated Projections for Climate Change in the Hudson Valley, Dr. Art DeGaetano, Cornell University
Dr. DeGaetano will present localized climate projections for temperature, precipitation and sea-level rise for this
century. Be the first to hear these new projections. Case studies from different sectors, such as water resources,
ecosystems, energy, public health and transportation will be used to illustrate potential impacts of climate change
and adaptation strategies.

Flood risk and the challenge of public perception, Bill Nechamen, Chief, Floodplain Mgmt
Section, NYSDEC
William Nechamen will speak on FEMA flood maps, flood risk and public perception. The Hudson Valley is already
experiencing intense storms and flooding. Both are projected to increase as the climate continues to
change. Communities can prepare now by understanding the risk of flooding and how floodplain maps are
derived.

Several New York State initiatives on climate change are in full swing and findings will be published within the
year, including NYS Sea Level Rise Task Force report, and the NYS Climate Action Plan. Kristin Marcell of
NYSDEC will provide a brief update on these initiatives. Barbara Fratianni of NYSDEC will explain how your
community can join the group of 35 Climate Smart Communities in the Hudson Valley.

Tour the new 29.7 kw photo-voltaic system at Norrie Point led by Hudson Valley Clean Energy

For more information:
Emilie Hauser, HRNERR Estuary Training Program eehauser@gw.dec.state.ny.us 845-889-4745 112
Kristin Marcell, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program kamarcel@gw.dec.state.ny.us 845-256-3017
Ellen Weiss, The Nature Conservancy eweiss@tnc.org 914-244-3271 x 21