CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT
Limited Capacity: 50 seats

Address: 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Pricing Options:
  • Event Only (No lunch included) -- $20.00
  • Event + Duke Farms Bike Tour (No lunch included) -- $30.00
  • Event + Paddling Trip (boxed lunch included at paddling site) -- $50.00

Description:
The Watershed Institute, Raritan Headwaters, Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Duke Farms invite you to celebrate this important milestone. On the day of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, we will reflect on the past and envision the future.

The event will feature a guest speaker from NJDEP, a presentation on how the Clean Water Act has influenced policies and efforts in NJ specifically, and roundtable opportunities for guests to discuss key water-related issues today. There will also be the opportunity to join one of two post-event field trips. Tour the beautiful Duke Farms property on a bike or paddle down the D&R canal! Morning refreshments will be offered to guests.

This event will have limited space. We are offering spots to environmental professionals and non-profits first before opening it up to a wider audience after October 5th. Scroll down to find the event agenda and descriptions for the available activities. We hope you'll join us!

Please feel free to share this event with partners and colleagues. We appreciate your help spreading the word.
If you have questions or concerns about this event, please contact Pri Oliveira at poliveira@thewatershed.org.
Event Agenda
9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

  • Check-In

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

  • Welcome by Margaret Waldock, Executive Director at Duke Farms

9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

  • History of the Clean Water Act and Important Cases
  • Michael Pisauro, Policy Director at The Watershed Institute
  • Michele Langa, Staff Attorney at NY/NJ Baykeeper and Hackensack Riverkeeper
  • Bill Kibler, Director of Policy & Science at Raritan Headwaters

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

  • Presentation and Q&A by Katrina Angarone, Associate Commissioner for Science and Policy at the Department of Environmental Protection

10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

  • Break | Refreshments served

10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Roundtables and facilitated discussions

12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

  • Roundtable share-outs, next-steps, and closing remarks
Optional Field Trips
PADDLE TRIP - w/lunch

Time: 1:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Capacity: 24

Paddle down the D&R Canal in 3 -person canoes. Discuss the history of local waterways like the Millstone River and discover the issues threatening waterways in this region of NJ.

Boxed lunches will be provided upon arrival to the paddling site. The paddle trip is suitable for beginners and will not exceed 2.5 hours in length.

More information on this trip will be sent to registrants.

**Registrants will need to sign a liability form to participate in this activity**
BIKE TOUR - no lunch

Time: 1:45 p.m.

Capacity: 15

Learn about the history and mission of Duke Farms while exploring its grounds with Duke Farms staff.

Bikes will be offered to the registrants. There are a couple of available handicapped spots for this tour in a golf cart which will follow the bike group. Please contact Pri Oliveira (poliveira@thewatershed.org) if you require this accommodation.

More information on this trip will be sent to registrants.
Programs like these are made possible by generous contributions from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
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