Academy of Natural Sciences Town Square Workshops

The Town Square Initiative is an exciting new series of discussions, workshops and public forums designed to bring together scientific and policy experts to consider critical environmental issues. Town Square is an opportunity for the public to hear and be heard by some of the most influential scientific experts and key decision makers. Programs will be held at the Academy in Philadelphia, and will also be webcast to sites around the world. All events are open to the public free of charge. http://www.acnatsci.org/townsquare/

Town Square 2004/2005 Schedule:

October 13, 2004: Urban sprawl: Human causes/environmental effects

November 17, 2004: Lewis and Clark's Legacy Part 1: Two centuries of change in the Delaware and Columbia watersheds

December 8, 2004: Lewis and Clark's Legacy Part 2: Managing the future of the Delaware and Columbia watersheds

January 12, 2005: Chemical contaminants in the Delaware River: How much is too much?