State of the Bay: Past, Present and Future - Revisited

Scientists share Jamaica Bay research results with the public

 

The State of the Bay symposium in October 2011 attracted over 250 scientists and citizens.

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On October 20, 2011, the symposium State of the Bay: Past, Present and Future - Revisited took place at Brooklyn College. The symposium was sponsored by National Park Service, New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Brooklyn College.

Gateway hopes continue the sharing of research by hosting a series of symposia every few years. Scroll down to listen to audio files of the first two presentations.

To all who presented and to all those who attended: thank you! Please e-mail us your feedback. Let us know what you liked, what you did not and what you would like to hear about next time.

 

Symposium materials (.pdf):

Symposium booklet
Pages will appear out of order on the screen as the file is meant to be printed double sided and folded in the middle.

Presentation schedule (Day 1)

Tour route (Day 2)

Presentations

 

• Seeking Sustainability for Estuarine Habitats in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities by Dr. Denise J. Reed

  
  

  Dr. Denise J. Reed of the University of New Orleans states, "The 21st century promises to be a time of change in water resources... Fixing the damages done to valuable estuarine systems during previous centuries must be seen in the context of future change... [O]ur focus needs to be on ensuring a sustainable future for the aspects of estuaries that are important to us."

  Credit/ Author:

  Denise J. Reed (recorded by NPS)

  Date created:

  2011-10-21

  Download Original File:

  gate-seeking-sustainability-by-denise-reed.mp3 34346 KB

 

• Welikia: The past, present and future ecology of New York City

  
  

  Dr. Danderson states, "Nature never gives up on a place. Although the ecology of New York City has changed dramatically over the past 400 years, ecological sysles of water, carbon and habitat continue to endure, albeit in modified form... Welikia means 'my good home' and the Wildlife Conservation Society's Welikia Project is providing a part of the foundation for nature for the next 400 years."

  Credit/ Author:

  Eric W. Sanderson (recorded by NPS)

  Date created:

  2011-10-20

  Download Original File:

  gate-welikia-by-eric-sanderson.mp3 14111 KB

 

The health of Jamaica Bay is subject to the effects of being surrounded by millions of people.  Stakeholders continue to look for ways to improve the conditions in the bay through research and transformation efforts.

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