*Love Your Lake!" - A Series of Cruises Encouraging Public
Participation for the Future of Cayuga Lake*
*Climate change, ecological sustainability and water supply are
issues of concern on a global scale, in Great Lakes Region, and right
here around Cayuga Lake. How do individuals and communities
participate in these complex issues?*
The Floating Classroom, in partnership with a host of community
resources, is excited to introduce public eco-cruises on Cayuga Lake.
Each cruise will feature fascinating and meaningful lake monitoring
activities, coupled with an informal presentation on an aspect of our
relationship with Cayuga. Topics will range from art and culture, to
science and economics- something for everyone!
Our Saturday afternoon cruises will depart from the *Ithaca Farmers'
Market dock at 3:00pm, returning at 5:00pm.* Presentations will be
geared toward a general audience of adults and school-age children.
While the cruise series is presented with the support of the Park
Foundation, a donation of $5-$10 is suggested to support continued
programming. For information and advance registration, contact
Tiohero Tours, at (607) 697-0166
*Our Schedule:*
1. *Sept. 20: "What Do We Know? The Role of Research in Protecting Cayuga"*
Professor Clifford Kraft, of Cornell University's Department of
Natural Resources, will share insights on the processes and organisms
at work in Cayuga Lake, and the application of research toward
planning and sustainability. Participants will also a conduct
deep-water quality and biological sampling event.
*2. **Sept 27: Its Not Just "SeaWeed!" Anymore! *
Melanie Kozlowski, of the Finger Lakes Native Plant Society, will
introduce native and non-native plants found in Cayuga Lake.
Participants will assist in a fall-season survey of species intended
to create a better understanding of the plant community on the south
shelf of Cayuga.
3. *October 4: "Where Do I Fit In? Citizens Monitoring Their Environment"*
Stephen Penningroth, of the Community Science Institute, will offer
his perspective on the role of citizens in resource management and
decision-making. Learn about volunteer monitoring opportunities and
participate in a lake water quality sampling event!
4. *Oct. 11 - "What Is It Worth? The Poetics Processes & Polotics of Water"*
Human Life depends upon safe, fresh water- a resource we can no
longer take for granted. *Mara Alper*, Associate Professor at Ithaca
College's School of Communications, will offer ideas and insight
based on her research into the relationship between people and water,
from both a global and a local perspective.
5. *Oct. 18 - Cultural History - Mary White, History Center*
Cayuga Lake is the local centerpiece for history and legends running
from comical to catestrophic. Join Mary White, of the History Center
in Ithaca, for a lively discussion of Cayuga's role in our past, and
how we might apply old lessons as our story continues today.
6. *Oct 25* - To Be Determined: Possibilities include:
"Native American Lake Lore/Legends" Before the Erie Canal or Lake
Source Cooling, Cayuga Lake shaped the economic and cultural
development of the First Nations. Join (Daniel Hill, Cayuga Nation)
for an exploration of the multi-faceted relationship between the
Cayuga people and their Lake.
"Climate Change and Cayuga - Geological Roots of Our Lake" Enjoy a
fascinating overview of the glacial origins of modern Cayuga Lake
with an eye toward present-day climate concerns. Discuss the future
of Cayuga in a warming environment and help as we monitor its present
condition!
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Astrid Jirka
Outreach Coordinator, Office of International Programs
Lecturer, Dept. of Recreation and Leisure Services
Ithaca College
214-2 Center for Health Sciences
Ithaca, NY 14850-7150
Tel: 607-274-3306
Toll: 888-756-7856
Fax: 607-274-1515
www.ithaca.edu/oip
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