Lake Warner Virtual Summit 1.0
For Watershed Management Knowledge- Sharing
and Innovation Contest
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
20-26 Sept. 2021
The Conference
15 minute
Inspiratonal Presentations
20-26 Sept. 2021
12:00-1:30 PM Daily
It is our goal to raise $50,000 annually to continue to maintain Lake Warner and the Mill River.
We are pleased to present several engaging, deep dive into water, water shed and limnology discussions, networking and innovation contest.
Our goal is to continue to develop sound management practices and water pollution control and to create an event to bring together great mind through
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Sustainable Agriculture
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Urban Stormwater Runoff
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Ecosystems
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Pollution Control.
Together, with diverse fields of study surrounding watersheds such as agricultural Science, botany, ecology, plant ecology, animal ecology, geology, biologists, natural science, entomology, hydrobiology, biology, microbiology, histology, ecology, plant geography and even philosophy. We can come together to connect, learn, embrace theories and discuss contributions to the natural ecosystems with great organizations that are at the forefront to honor the father of limonology; François-Alphonse Forel ‘s and his vision, share knowledge and create new technological solutions. as well as others such as Raymond Lindeman of New Haven, CT, Eugene Odum of Newport, NH, F. Herbert Bormann,… Together, we can protect the wildlife in our lakes and rivers as well as the wellness of the lakes and rivers themselves by developing awareness. With this in mind, we are looking for your participation and for your knowledge and support the science and the Friends of Lake Warner and Mill River endeavors
About the Friends of Lake Warner
Who Are the Friends of Lake Warner?
Brief Board History:
Since March 2015 we became a 501c3, non-profit business entity…. The Friends of Lake Warner & The Mill River is community-based group which is dedicated to restoring and maintaining Lake Warner in Hadley, MA. We are located at 83 Rocky Hill Road, Hadley, MA. https://friendsoflakewarner.org/
Mission Statement:
The Friends of Lake Warner and the Mill River are a non-profit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are dedicated to the preservation, improvement and responsible use of the Mill River and Lake Warner in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Participants so Far
39
Topics
16
Speakers
16
Innovation Contest
1
Speakers
Proud to bring you inspirational speakers from within the Happy Valley and from across the globe
Thank You to our Sponsors, Partners and to you, our friends, that help us
CONTEXT CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, NORTHAMPTON, MA
SUSAN PETELIK
BORN-DIGITAL, HADLEY MA
GINGER GOLDSBURY, FOLW TREASURER
KEVIN SKELLY, FOLW CHAIR
NORTH AMHERST MOTORS
OFF THE WALL, HADLEY MA
DEBBIE SKELLY
VALLEY MALT, HADLEY MA
V-ONE VODKA, HADLEY MA
ASTARTE FARM, HADLEY MA
WESTON & SAMPTON, READING MA
ELATEQ, AMHERST, MA
FORT RIVER WATERSHED
UMASS EH&S
USGS
CONNECTICUT RIVER CONSERVANCY
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
CONNECTICUT RIVER FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
AMERST PUBLIC WORKS
Event Blog
Innovation Contest Criteria
Where innovation meets the Harmonious Natural and Built Environments
The Friends of Lake Warner and Mill River assign teams if you are not on one already. The virtual communication tool links will be listed in your registration packet
Pitch sessions are from 10:00-11:00 on Friday Morning where we present problem statements and ideas, introductions and Q&A session. See schedule tab for more details.
During the Innovation Session participants will have approximately 16 hours to develop a prototype or proof of concept. The final product is a ten minute recorded power point presentation or YouTube Video.
Two sessions of mentor meetings are required.
Prizes will be given to the top four teams and class credit from select courses.
upcoming events
SEE YOU AT THE NEXT EVENT
We look forward to the next inspirational event and thank you so much for your support, expertise and inginuity.
