2010 Annual NNECAPA Conference

AICP Certification Maintenance credit will be sought for all sessions, including one that qualifies for 1.5 hours of LAW credit.

Conference cost is $150.  To register, click here: REGISTER

2010 NNECAPA Conference Program
Wednesday October 6th
EVENING	Pre-Conference Reception  (location TBA)
Program for Thursday October 7th
MORNING	Conference Check-In and Registration Light Breakfast Conference Welcome from Peg Elmer, NNECAPA President
	Keynote Speaker: Tom Kelly, Ph.D. Chief Sustainability Officer, University of New Hampshire; Director of the University Office of Sustainability Tom Kelly, Ph.D., is the founding director of the University Office of Sustainability (UOS) and Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of New Hampshire, where he collaborates with faculty, staff, students and others in the development of curriculum, operations, research and engagement policies, practices and initiatives related to UNH’s four educational initiatives in biodiversity, climate, culture, and food. Co-editor and co-author of “The Sustainable Learning Community: One University’s Journey to the Future” (2009), Dr. Kelly has been working in the field of higher education and sustainable development for more than fifteen years in the US as well as Colombia and Brazil. Current activities include working with UNH colleagues and outside partners on the UNH organic dairy research farm, Food Solutions New England, Carbon Solutions New England, the Ecology, Climate and Health Working Group, and more. Click here for a complete biography!
	Plenary Session – TBA
	Lunch and NNECAPA Awards
AFTERNOON	Track Sessions >>>>> Click here for 2010 Tracks A-E Sessions Agenda Track A            Environment and Climate Change Track B             Integrating Land Use, Natural Resources and Transportation  Planning Track C             Energy Efficiency and Conservation Track D             Agriculture and the Local Sustainable Economy Track E             Integrating Natural Resources for Sustainable Planning
EVENING	Conference Reception TBA
Program for Friday October 8th
MORNING	NNECAPA Breakfast Meeting
	Track Sessions >>>>> Click here for 2010 Tracks A-E Sessions Agenda Track A             Environment and Climate Change Track B              Integrating Land Use, Natural Resources and Transportation  Planning Track C             Energy Efficiency and Conservation Track D             Agriculture and the Local Sustainable Economy Track E             Integrating Natural Resources for Sustainable Planning
LUNCH SPEAKER	Richard Walega Region 1 Director, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Richard A. Walega was sworn in on March 22, 2010, as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Regional Director, serving the six states in HUD’s New England Region which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. As the Regional Administrator, Walega will serve as HUD’s liaison to mayors, city managers, elected representatives, state and local officials, member of Congress, private and non-profit developers, stakeholders and customers. He will oversee the delivery of HUD programs and services to communities and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness. Walega is one of 10 regional directors in the United States. Click here for a complete biography!
AFTERNOON	Mobile Workshop: University of New Hampshire organic agriculture facilities and Flagg Hill Winery
	Mobile Workshop: Tour of the Stormwater Center at the University of New Hampshire
	Mobile Workshop: Mobile tour of LID and LEED construction in Portsmouth
	Mobile Workshop: Walking tour of Portmouth’s historic waterfront
	Film “Carbon Nation” by Director and Producer Peter Byck Carbon Nation is a documentary film about climate change SOLUTIONS. This is an optimistic, compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also address other social, economic and national security issues. See http://carbonnation.tv/about for more information about this film.
	Planners Technical Workshop – TBA

Hotel Accomodations

Room blocks have been reserved at the following hotels. Reservations must be completed no later than September 13th, 2010 to ensure special conference rates listed below.