Regional Conservation Summit

Conservation leaders from throughout the Triangle gathered November 9, 2009 at the Regional Conservation Summit to share progress and discuss ideas for saving the places we love across the region.

Regional Conservation Summit Agenda/Minutes

PDF versions of the Powerpoint presentations and other documents may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks below.

Opening Remarks and Welcome

Kevin Brice, President & CEO, Triangle Land Conservancy
Liz Rooks, Executive Vice President of the Research Triangle Foundation

Sharing of Progress

Participants shared progress on local initiatives.

Protecting Open Space for Wildlife Conservation

George Hess, NC State University
Jacquelyn Wallace, Wildlife Resources Commisstion

(See PDF of Powerpoint presentation - Open Space for Wildlife Conservation)

The Economic and Public Benefits of Nature Preserves

Michael Kirschman, Division Director of Nature Preserves & Natural Resources for Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation

(See PDF of Powerpoint presentation - What Are They Worth)
(See PDF of Powerpoint presentation - Nature Preserves History)

Small Groups

Participants attended two breakout sessions for 30 minutes each on:

• Local food, forests and farms

• Water Quality

• Connecting with Nature

• Habitat for native plants and animals

Wrap Up & Farewell

Bill Holman, Director of State Policy at Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Please send any recommendations or comments for the next summit to lcienek@triangleland.org

Click here to see information from the 2008 Regional Conservation Summit.