Winter Weekend
Save The River's Winter Weekend conference brings together policy makers, scientists, elected officials and citizens to discuss the most critical issues facing the River. The weekend also includes a dinner reception and silent auction to raise funds for Save The River's programs.
In past years, the conference has included sessions on River wildlife, pressing policy issues such as invasive species, winter navigation, and oil spills, as well as entertaining key note presentations by regional policy makers and artists.
Latest News
Save The River In the Schools Program Featured at Winter Weekend
2009 kicked off Save The River’s new In the Schools Program, assisting local teachers in creating St. Lawrence River curriculum for the classroom. So far, the program has reached out to three local school districts and has been up and running since September of the 2009-2010 school year.
Some initial results of the program were highlighted ... read more
21st Annual Winter Weekend Wrap-up
Save The River’s 21st Annual Winter Weekend focused on water levels management on the St. Lawrence River as well as other pressing River issues. To see what you missed check out the speaker presentations below:
“Rivers at Risk – Protecting and Restoring Nature’s Water Needs.” Tony Maas, Director, Fresh Water Program, WWF – Canada.
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Water Levels, Invasive Species Focus of Winter Weekend Agenda; NY DEC Commissioner Grannis to Address Conference Attendees
Save The River presents yet another packed Winter Weekend conference, on Saturday, February 6 at the Clayton Opera House, filled with informative and timely presentations and discussions. We are pleased to announce that New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis will address conference attendees during the morning session. read more
Press Release: Save The River’s 21st Annual Winter Weekend Set for February 5-6; Jeff Alexander, award winning journalist and author of Pandora’s Locks, to be keynote speaker; NY DEC Commissioner Grannis to address conference attendees
Save The River’s 21st annual Winter Environmental Weekend will be held February 5 - 6 at the Clayton Opera House. Highlights of the weekend’s events include a keynote presentation by award winning author Jeff Alexander and conference remarks by NY Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis. read more
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