The NYC DEP, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, NYS DEC, USGS, Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies and the Catskill Institute for the Environment are planning an informal research forum.

The purpose of this forum is to update attendees on current research efforts focused on the Catskills related to climate change, biodiversity, forest health, water quality and streams, identify monitoring and research gaps, stimulate discussion, and promote collaborative efforts that address present and future environmental issues within the Catskills region.

We request that you forward topics for discussion, titles, and abstracts (300 word maximum) for a poster or verbal presentation (15-20 min talks) to Elizabeth Higgins at emh56@cornell.edu on or before October 15, 2010.

More details to follow.

Location: Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount, N.Y

For more information, contact Elizabeth Higgins at (845) 688-3047 or emh56@cornell.edu.