The Morris County Green Table held its first meeting on February 23, 2000. This organizational meeting focused on partnership opportunities for land conservation in Morris County. The participants, which included representatives from local, county, state and federal government, as well as nonprofit organizations agreed that there was a need for a forum such as the Green Table and requested the Steering Committee to plan future meetings. Since this meeting the Green Table has hosted a series of meetings to broaden awareness of local conservation efforts and opportunities throughout Morris County.
2000
February 23, 2000 – Partnering for Land Conservation in Morris County
September 26, 2000 – Developing Partnerships for Land Acquisition
2001
January 24, 2001 – A Forum on State Funding for Morris County
May 7, 2001 – A Forum on Federal Land Acquisition Priorities and Funding for Morris County
September 24, 2001 – Land Acquisition in Morris County
2002
January 30, 2002 – Regional Open Space Planning in Morris County
May 8, 2002 – Expanding Municipal Open Space Dollars
September 17, 2002 – A Recreation Survey for Morris County – An Opportunity for Regional Partnerships
2003
January 23, 2003 – Garden State Greenways in Morris County
May 20, 2003 – Protecting Your Open Space Investment in Morris County
September 23, 2003 – Protecting Your Open Space Investment: The Impact of Motorized Off Road Vehicles
2004
January 20, 2004 – Public Use of Open Space: Design, Building and Funding Trails
May 25, 2004 – A “Field of Dreams” Low Impact Design and Maintenance for Active Recreation
September 22, 2004 – “Heritage Tourism” Bringing Open Space and Historic Preservation Together
2005
January 27, 2005 – Navigating the Waters of the Highlands
May 12, 2005 – Deer and Geese Management
September 20, 2005 – Land Valuation in Morris County: Appraisal Development and Review
2006
January 17, 2006 – “Helping to Meet the Recreation Needs of Morris County: Craigmeur Recreation Area and Greystone Park”
May 23, 2006 - The Morris County Preservation Trust: What Makes a Successful Application?
September 28, 2006 – “How NJ Green Acres is Responding to the Challenges of Land Preservation”
2007
January 24, 2007 – “Maximizing Returns on Your Open Space Investments: Stewardship and Sustainability”
May 23, 2007 – “Maximizing Returns on Your Open Space Investments: Advantages of Using the Plant Stewardship Index for Open Space Management and Habitat Restoration” click here for summary
September 25, 2007 – Gypsy Moths: Coming to a Tree Near You: Planning and preparing for the expected 2008 gypsy moth infestation.
2008
January 24, 2008 – Green Space and a Better Tax Base – What Does the Data Tell Us? Selected slides from Prof. Len Hamilton
May 25, 2008 – Trails: How to Get There from Here. Click here for presentation by Duncan Douglas.
October 7, 2008 – County-wide Trails Visioning Workshop click here for pictures and more information
2009
April 29, 2009 – “A Distinguishing Characteristic”: Open Space and the Highlands Power point presentation by Eileen Swan
September 30, 2009 – “Open Space Funding: A Time to Renew” power point by Tom Wells
2010
May 10, 2010 – “Trails – Funding the Way” Complete Streets power point presentation by Sheree Davis and NJ Trails Plan power point presentation by Bill Foelsch. September 29, 2010 – “GIS – A Web Based Public Land Management Tool” Presentations provided by Frank Pinto (Director, Morris County Dept. of Planning and Development), Steve Rice (Morris County GIS), Jon Wagar (Mendham Twp. Open Space Trust Committee), and Jeremy Apgar (NYNJ Trails).
2011
April 19, 2011 – “The Sustainable Jersey Program in Morris County – The How To and Benefits” Presentation by Donna Drewes (Co-Director, Institute for Sustainability Planning and Governance, MLUC @ TCNJ). Expert Panel consisted of Kathy Murphy (Grant Coordinator, Mt. Olive Twp.), Cindy Steffens (Chair, Chatham Borough Green Initiatives Committee), and Paul Miller (Coordinator, Morristown Office of Sustainability).
October 5, 2011 – “Bioretention Basins – Cost Effective Stormwater Management The Native Way”
Presentation (click here for copy) by Pat Rector (County Environmental and Resource Management Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension) discussing the potential it reduce water quality project costs through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act. Presentation (click here for copy) by Stephen Souza, Ph.D. discussing the importance of proper bioretention basin construction techniques.
