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Innovations: Solutions for a Changing Environment
Innovations: Solutions for a Changing Environment
Save the Date for NYSACC’s 2025 Conference on the Environment set for October 24 – 25, 2025 at Best Western Plus in Kingston NY. Ulster County NYSACC members are in high gear creating a memorable program of plenaries, workshops and field trips to inform and inspire your work.
The program highlights innovations in resource management, policy, finance and community engagement that Conservation Councils and Climate Task Forces can use to serve their communities in a changing climate. Open to CACs, Climate Task Forces, EMCs and the General Public.
Increasingly, local Conservation Councils and Climate Task Forces are called on to be part of decisions on new technologies and policies, as well as dealing with rapid change in both natural environment and community dynamics. Whether the issue is materials and waste management, energy transition, food systems or open space, innovation is everywhere. We need to understand emerging trends, and expand our skills in due diligence and decision making to remain effective! We also need to identify trusted sources of guidance (including our colleagues in the NYSACC network). This year’s conference will explore key trends, specific innovations, guiding principles and policies, and strategies for staying on top of the issues back in our communities. And we will have plenty of time outdoors in beautiful Ulster County.
Planning on Attending? Like to join our 2025 Conference mailing list?
Stay connected as the Conference Planning Unfolds!
You can also email us at conference@nysacc.org.
Dinner Reception Keynote: Innovation Beyond Technical Fixes:
Dinner Reception Keynote: Innovation Beyond Technical Fixes:
Building Trust and Vision for Environmental Leadership
Building Trust and Vision for Environmental Leadership
In this keynote, Stephen Posner will draw on his work in science, policy, and community resilience to explore innovative approaches to addressing the complex environmental challenges we face. Through stories from the Hudson Valley and beyond – from serving on the Town of Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission in Ulster County, to engaging with the White House on federal integration of ecosystem services in D.C. – he will highlight the importance of trust, credibility, presence, and relationship in advancing bold, visionary goals at the intersection of people and nature. Stephen will invite participants to look deeply into the landscape beyond technical fixes to build comfort and sophistication in relational approaches and systems thinking – reminding us that the success of our work depends not only on the solutions we propose, but on how we show up for the work itself. Participants will be encouraged to innovate in how they communicate across differences, cultivate and sustain strategic collaborations, and embrace the visionary dimension of their advisory roles.
Field Trips: Saturday October 25, 2025
SPACE IS LIMITED!
As we gear up for publicity and planning of logistics, we can use a few logistically minded folks who can join us:
In advance to:
organize field trips, poster sessions and such
help advertise/do outreach
monitor registrations
assist with sponsorship seeking
At the event and in the few days leading up to it, for logistical support of all sorts including:
serving as Moderators for sessions
acting as guides on site
assisting in the days ahead of the event to put together name tags/conference packets, etc.
event set up day before
event clean up day of/after
Assignments can be tailored to volunteer availability and skills!
Assignments can be tailored to volunteer availability and skills!
Many Hands Make Light Work!
SEEKING CONFERENCE SPONSORS!
Reach hundreds of municipal conservation commissions from across the state
Publicize your business or organization to a broad audience
Help support NYSACC- Est. 1972 and the mission of expanding environmental policies and action across NYS
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Conference Rate:
General Admission $125
Includes Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Saturday field trips and lunch
NYSACC Members and Student Discounts/Sponsorships Available!
*Current Dues Paying NYSACC Members receive 20% Discount
Hotel Conference Rate: BOOK NOW (Rate will expire October 1st. )
Thursday Night, October 23rd, 2025: $139 (plus tax)
Friday Night, October 24th, 2025: $239 (plus tax)
*Notes:
When you use the link it displays the average of the 2 nights ($189), a function of the platform; however, once you choose your options, it will adjust to the above individual night rates.
Tax will be waived for those who provide their tax exemption certificates at check-in.
No minimum stay required. Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly (845) 338- 0400 and ask for the group by name: NYSACC.
Rooms are double occupancy. If you would like to coordinate with another conference attendee to share a room (and save $$), email conference@nysacc.org.
Additional accommodations in the area could be found here, courtesy of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce: Web Link
Looking for activities to plan? Please visit the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce website to learn more about the area: Web Link
THANK YOU!
RECORDINGS AND RESOURCES
RECORDINGS AND RESOURCES
Our 2024 host was the Tug Hill Commission, a highly effective, non-regulatory state agency charged with “helping local governments and citizens shape the future of the Tug Hill region.” The Tug Hill region includes portions of Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida and Oswego counties just west of the Adirondacks, and hosted NYSACC's 2024 COE.
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The New York State Association of Conservation Commissions is an independent, not-for-profit education organization established in 1971 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to provide leadership in the development of vital environmental programs for cities, towns, and villages throughout the State of New York. We bring together millions of people—government officials, environmentalists, students, and citizens—committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the built and natural environments in New York communities. Explore our organization website to learn more about our organization and the outstanding work of our members.
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