9:30 a.m.

Registration & Refreshments

9:45 a.m.

Welcome and Overview

David Gibson, Capital Region Audubon

10:00 a.m.

The Endangered Species Act

History & Current Status in Congress

Kathleen Rogers, Endangered Species Campaign National Audubon Society

10:30 a.m.

How the Endangered Species Act works in New York State Peter Nye, Endangered Species Unit of New York

State Department of Environmental Conservation

Sherry Morgan, Field Supervisor, US Fish and wildlife Service, Cortland Office

11:15 a.m

Habitat Conservation Plans – A Citizens Guide Mary Minette, Endangered Species Program, National Audubon Society

11:45 a.m.

Question & Answer Session for all panelists moderated by: David Gibson, Capital Region Audubon

12:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch (drinks Will be provided)

12:30 p.m.

Case Studies of Endangered Species Protection

Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Needs
Neil Gilford, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

Endangered Species Act and the Pine Bush
Lynne Jackson, Save the Pine Bush, Inc.

1:15 p.m.

Summary of the Day’s Findings.
David L Miller, National Audubon Society of NYS

1:30 p.m.

Conclusion and free time to network