Workshops

2008 SEF Virtual Meetings

Topic 1: “Impacts of Freshwater Pollutants on the Chesapeake Bay”

Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Speaker: Frederick Tutman

Log on procedure:  To access the meeting itself, please browse to http://aiche2.webex.com a few minutes before 2 pm on February 19, 2008. Click on the webinar name,  fill in your name and email address and finally click 'Join Now'. After a few moments, you will be brought in to the WebEx viewer where you will be presented with a popup window that gives call-in details (phone number, meeting number and attendee ID). This virtual meeting is sponsored by the AIChE Institute for Sustainability and ASME.

Background information:   What is happening in the Patuxent is an excellent indicator of Fresh water impacts on the Chesapeake Bay. This overview will define the issues with the Bay, and address the long term viability and sustainability of the water system.  Fred Tutman a full time environmental advocate who serves as the Patuxent Riverkeeper, and works to conserve, protect and replenish the Maryland’s  longest and deepest intrastate waterway. The Riverkeeper is involved in strategic advocacy, restoration, and education to achieve long term sustainability for the ecosystem of the entire Patuxent River Basin and the people who rely on its future.

Topic 2: “Livestocks' Long Shadow”

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Time: 10:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Speaker: To Be Announced