Apply for the ‘Warming Watersheds, Water and Energy Track’ at Winter Training 2010!

This December 6-8, River Network will be hosting our Winter Training 2010 in Waynesboro, PA, just an hour outside of Washington D.C. Join us for the Warming Watersheds, Water and Energy track, a two and a half day intensive workshop designed for individuals and watershed group leaders working with grassroots communities to reduce water consumption, carbon emissions and the impacts of energy development.

The Winter Training 2010 will build on the success of our Winter Training 2008 (Nashville, TN), using a “cross-training” format so that individuals from a variety of backgrounds can come together, develop their skills and share experiences and tactics.

The Warming Watersheds, Water & Energy track will address local, state and national initiatives around water and energy conservation, energy development, climate impacts to watersheds, water calculators and audit tools to help communities protect water resources. Trainers will include the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the Union of Concerned Scientists, National Wildlife Federation, American Rivers, and watershed leaders from throughout the country. Track B is open to all activists, collaborative stakeholder groups, watershed leaders and others working locally to address climate change, reduce water use, energy use and the impacts of energy development.

Registration costs – including lodging and most meals – are only $300. Plus, we have a number of scholarships available to help cover registration and travel costs, so Submit an application today!

Agenda

Please note, full session descriptions and other details will be released we confirm all of our trainers so stay tuned for more information about this exciting event.

Session #1: Water and Energy View from DC.
Leader: Mary Ann Dickenson, Alliance for Water Efficiency,

Session #2: Climate Change Impacts on Watersheds – What we know
Leader: Steve Malloch, National Wildlife Federation;

Session #3: Working with Water Utilities to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Water.
Leaders: Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency

Session #4: Tools, Calculators and Water Audits
Session Leaders: River Network staff.

Session #5: Equity, Engagement and Climate Change.
Session Leader: Debbie Davis, Environmental Justice Coalition for Water

Session #6: Panel: Water Impacts of Energy Development
Session Leader: John Rogers, Union of Concerned Scientists

Session #7: Community Preparation and Response

Session #8: Local Strategies:

• Watershed Work Groups, Community Education and Collaboration
• Watershed Climate Reports, Media and Advocacy Campaigns

Session #9: Next Steps Toegether – Nationwide Water and Energy Iniatives
Leader: Zach Frankel, Utah Rivers Council

Session #11: Peer Groups Meetings / Action Plans

Where/When

Winter Training will be held at the Capital Retreat Center in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Capital Retreat Center is within close proximity to major metropolitan cities (Gettysburg, PA – 10miles/ Harrisburg, PA 60miles/Baltimore, MD 70 miles/ Washington DC, 75miles). This is the perfect place for an easy trip out to the stunning Catoctin Mountain of Pennsylvania. From the moment you step foot on the 270 acre campus you are immersed in a unique and nurturing environment.
For more information, visit www.capitalretreat.org.

Sunday December 5th, will be our travel day. We will begin the training sessions on Monday morning following breakfast and will conclude by mid-day on Wednesday. We will try to assist you in arranging shuttles from the airport on Sunday afternoon and returning to the airport on Wednesday afternoon and early evening. However, we encourage participants to coordinate among themselves for best traveling options.

Apply for Winter Training 2010 today!

As you can see, the Winter Training is not a basic course in watershed protection. For a broader overview of these topics please join us at the National River Rally in June of 2010 (see www.rivernetwork.org/rally for more information).