In 2020 we hosted our fourth annual USC Annual Retreat, a time we set aside to review, connect and plan future actions both with our partners and within our membership. Our 2020 annual retreat took place at Tioga Downs Conference Center, at the heart of our watershed as we wrapped up the longest month of the year. While not so fortunate in the past, the 2020 retreat went off without a weather-related hitch. With 65 representatives from 31 organizations in attendance for Day 1 of the retreat, we were thrilled to have our partners and staff share some exciting projects and opportunities as we work together to improve water quality locally and in the Chesapeake Bay. We distributed our 2019 Annual Report, hosted breakout sessions and enjoyed an excellent lunch as we discussed future plans. An outline of Day 1, our partners meeting day follows, for USC members interested in our Day 2 meeting resources, visit our Members Only page (contact us for access information):
Day 1 Presentations (in .pdf format):
- Aggregating Watershed Restoration Efforts for Measurable Ecosystem Improvements by Matt Ehrhart
- Conservation Stewardship Program by Emily Armstrong
- Where do we Stand with Chesapeake Bay by Lauren Townley
- Cornell University Program Update by Quirine Ketterings
- Buffer Breakout Topics by Lydia Brinkley
- Stream Breakout Topics by Mike Lovegreen
- Ag Breakout Topics by Emily Dekar
- Wetland Breakout Topics by Melissa Yearick
- Looking Head by Wendy Walsh
Retreat Info
DATE:
January 30 and 31, 2020
MEETING LOCATION:
Tioga Downs Conference Center, Nichols, NY
