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SAVE THE DATE!Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now and the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network present:
The Cayuga Lake Summit
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Large Pavilion of Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY
Environmental leaders and community members are invited to join us for an educational evening program featuring water quality experts and the opportunity to network with individuals and groups focused on protecting clean and safe water in the Cayuga Lake Watershed and beyond.
Session 1 – How Sustainable Winter Management (SWiM®) Standards Help Reduce Road Salt Pollution
Keynote Speaker: Phill Sexton
Phill Sexton is the founder of WIT Advisers, a consulting firm specializing in winter and landscape management. In addition to his work with WIT Advisers, Phill also played a key role in drafting best management practices in the Adirondack Road Salt Task Force report, which aimed to address the environmental impacts of road salt use in the Adirondack Park.
Session 2 – Tracing and Treating PFAS in the Finger Lakes
Brief Presentations and Panel Discussion:
Brune Boukobza and Laura Akey, Research Assistants, Helbling Research Group, Cornell University
Nicolas Ganzon, P.E., President of The Water and Carbon Group
David Pannucci, P.E., Regional Engineer, Waste Connections
Bill Mattingly, Chair of Sierra Club Finger Lakes
Dr. Murray McBride, Emeritus Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Following the presentations there will be social time for networking and enjoying Stewart Park together. Please consider bringing informational resources or tabling materials to share. We are looking forward to working with you to make this a fun and fruitful event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stewart Park Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States