Events

Abstract: Dom Elefante and Brian Kennedy from MRRI’s GIS unit will give a presentation to the New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority that will cover NJMC’s enterprise GIS for the Meadowlands District and the region, including GIS integration for all Meadowlands municipalities (not only focusing on in-District areas). Additionally, the presentation will focus on the NJMC’s … Read more

Abstract: Ed Konsevick, Senior Environmental Scientist, will be presenting to the members of the New Jersey Water Monitoring Coordinating (NJWMC) Council at their January meeting. He will be discussing how MRRI utilizes several continuous water quality monitoring stations in the Meadowlands District to retrieve crucial scientific data.

Abstract: As part of the on-going efforts by the NJMC/MRRI GIS Group to provide GIS knowledge & infrastructure to the Meadowlands communities, the group has been asked to provide training on the use of a hand-held GPS unit (Trimble Nomad + GeoXH) in order to collect/ inventory the Borough of Rutherford’s shade trees. In addition … Read more

Abstract: John Showler from the Department of Agriculture and Kunal Patel from the Bureau of Watershed Regulations will provide a talk about their experiences on building a flood model for Monmouth County, NJ. The model was presented at the Wreck Pond Meeting hosted in Wall Township last summer. They will be sharing their knowledge and … Read more

Abstract: Dr. Francisco Artigas, Director of MRRI, will be giving a presentation to the Carlstadt Historical Society centering on the recent history of the lower Hackensack River and the work being done in terms of monitoring its physical and biological attributes as it returns to life after years of neglect and degredation. For more information … Read more

Abstract: The workshop will present the results of a study funded by the EPA on a method to monitor wetland vegetation type, extent of plant cover and plant vigor using remote sensing images. This method is far less labor intensive and offers more accurate and reliable information which is urgently needed by managers and agencies … Read more

Abstract: Montclair State University is showing continued interest in developing a GIS for their campus. They are interested in learning more about MRRI’s GIS – how it works, the data that we have, applications that are available, GPSing etc. A short presentation will be given regarding operations followed by an open discussion. This presentation will … Read more

Abstract: The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will present the results of a comprehensive study that shows a significant increase over the past 15 years in the number and diversity of species of tiny invertebrates (known as benthic organisms) that live on the bottom of the Hackensack River in the Meadowlands. The rebounding populations of these … Read more

Abstract: Montclair State University is interested in developing a GIS for their campus. They have CAD drawings of all their buildings and a Trimble GeoXT which they plan to use to collect information regarding fire hydrants, light poles etc. The individuals attending the presentation have an understanding of GIS. They are interested in learning about … Read more

Abstract: This day-long even features environmentally-oriented activities and educational programs, including ecological tours of Snake Hill, pontoon-boat cruises on the Hackensack River, carnival type attractions and games, a petting zoo, pony rides, food and refreshments and live musical performances! Make sure to stop by the MRRI exhibit to participate in the “Soak the Polluter” activity. … Read more