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  Great Swamp Watershed Association announces fall breakfast series
  on October 07, 2012 at 2:49 PM, updated October 07, 2012 at 2:50 PM
  The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) has announced speakers and presentations scheduled for its Fall 2012 Breakfast Briefing Series. All events take place between 8 and 9:30 a.m. at GSWA's office located at 568 Tempe Wick Road in Morristown.
  On Tuesday, Oct. 16, GSWA welcomes two guests for "The Raritan & the
  Passaic: A Tale of Two Rivers," a special presentation that compares and contrasts these two important regional river systems. Dr. Judy Shaw, senior research associate and director of the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative at Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will enumerate the myriad environmental issues these neighboring watersheds must address-especially the issue of flooding-as well as some environmental solutions residents of both regions can share.
  Author Mary Bruno, whose book "An American River: From Paradise to Superfund, Afloat on New Jersey's Passaic" was released this past May, will also be on hand to provide new perspectives on the Passaic River region. Signed copies of
  Bruno's book will be on sale throughout the event.
  Tuesday, Nov. 13, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs Laura Kelm will discuss the overall health of the five major streams comprising the Great Swamp Watershed. This "State of the Streams" report will summarize findings from a recent study of ten years of water testing data collected by Great Swamp Watershed Association, the former Ten Towns Committee, and others.
  On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Professor Joseph J. Seneca from Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy will present "The Economic Implications of Climate Change In New Jersey."
  Discussion will focus on how New Jersey might efficiently mitigate the economic effects of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, changes to public policy, and implementation of alternative energy strategies.
  Advance registration is requested by visiting www.GreatSwamp.org or by calling 973-538-3500, ext. 22.