Past Conferences
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Sponsors:
Higher Expectations for Racine County
Goals:
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update to community stakeholders about the progress and future plans of Higher Expectations for Racine County. This event is intended to strengthen our partnerships within our community by celebrating our collective work, creating sustainable commitments to the work and inspire new interest in joining our efforts.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Friday, October 12, 2018
Sponsors:
Carthage College
Goals:
With a new president of the College and a new board chair, the Trustees will spend time reviewing, reconsidering, and rethinking their individual roles as Trustees, and their collective role as the governing board.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - Friday, September 28, 2018
Sponsors:
Sand County Foundation, along with the following partners: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Noble Research Institute, Farm Foundation
Goals:
The national advisory team will convene to review and develop further the initial draft report on assessing conservation effects on agricultural lands to improve water quality.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Sponsors:
Downtown Racine Corporation
Goals:
To gain support and increase capacity for Downtown Racine Corporation.
Thursday, September 06, 2018 - Saturday, September 08, 2018
Sponsors:
Forum for Climate Engineering Assessment at American University’s School of International Service
Goals:
This two-day workshop will bring together mid and high-level representatives from a range of domestic environmental NGOs, along with some representatives from social justice and development NGOs and participants representing an international perspective. The meeting is designed to bring participants more fully into the rapidly evolving conversation about proposed carbon removal technologies, including near-term decisions about research and advocacy agendas.