Hudson Valley Climate Change Network* Monday August 13, 2012

J oin members of the Hudson Valley Climate Change Network for a presentation on new research from
Cornell University that focuses on Climate Change Attitudes and Watershed Land Use.


Program Highlights

Attitudes of Hudson River Estuary Watershed Municipal Officials about Climate Change
Shorna Allred, Cornell University
Allison M. Chatrchyan, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County

Study findings on Hudson Valley local government officials attitudes toward climate change and their
perceptions of climate change associated risks taking place in their communities will be
presented. Current mitigation and adaptation actions implemented by local communities, as well as
potential municipal outreach resources will be discussed.

Effect of Land Use on Runoff Volume in Small Hudson Valley Watersheds
Art DeGaetano, Cornell University and Director, NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center

This presentation will highlight research that examines the percentage of rainfall that becomes runoff in
different watersheds, and the response time (time between heaviest rainfall and highest flow) in each
basin. This information was compared between the different land use types (reflecting urban,
residential and rural environments). Using knowledge of green infrastructure capacities, this rainfall and
runoff information was used to calculate the potential implementation of green infrastructure to mitigate
flooding and has application for future climate change scenarios.

Project Updates and Discussion: Participants are invited to give a short update on their research and
activities. Interested participants should contact Emilie Hauser for more information.

Questions? Contact Emilie Hauser, HRNERR Hudson River Estuary Training Program,
eehauser@gw.dec.state.ny.us or Ellen Weiss, The Nature Conservancy, eweiss@tnc.org.


*The Hudson Valley Climate Change Network is a collaboration between NYSDEC Hudson
River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Hudson River Estuary Program and The Nature
Conservancy.
When: Monday August 13, 2012

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Program
(Arrive early for BYO lunch and networking)

Where: Norrie Point Environmental Center,
Staatsburg, NY
Directions: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37889.html

Registration: Workshop is free.
Register by Friday Aug.10 at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVCCNAug13