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The Princeton Hydro team is presenting at conferences nationally and internationally; leading continuing education courses; and participating in events that celebrate community and environmental stewardship. In this edition of our Events Spotlight, we provide an overview of all the latest happenings and information on how to get involved.
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber is hosting its September Membership Luncheon on Thursday, September 4 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal. The program, “Understanding the State’s Utility Landscape: An Executive Briefing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities,” will feature two of New Jersey’s leading energy and sustainability decision-makers: NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy and Chief of External Affairs Henry Gajda. They will share insights into the state’s energy strategy, infrastructure investments, and regulatory priorities shaping New Jersey’s economic and environmental future. During the luncheon, the Chamber will announce this year’s Legacy of Leadership Awards honorees, which will be officially celebrated at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber Legacy of Leadership Awards Dinner on December 4 (more info below).
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The New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative (NJCRC) is hosting the Coastal Ecological Restoration Technical Workshop on September 11 at the Rutgers EcoComplex in Bordentown, New Jersey. This full-day, in-person event joins coastal stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, and managers to share knowledge and explore the latest science advancing coastal ecological restoration.
The agenda kicks off with a Work Group session, “Advancing Science-Based Ecological Restoration Across New Jersey’s Coast,” led by a panel of experts and followed by a closing Q&A. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops covering a wide range of topics, including “eDNA and Water Quality as Indicators of Coastal Ecological Health;” “Smart Permitting for Restoration;” and “How to Build a Digital Communications Toolkit for Climate Action,” which is led by Princeton Hydro’s Director of Marketing & Communications, Dana Patterson Grear.
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided, along with a post-workshop networking reception. To top it all off, every participant will take home a complimentary plant courtesy of Pinelands Nursery.
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall at Trenton River Fest 2025 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark and the Back Parking Lot from 11am – 4pm. This free, community event offers something for everyone, from scenic boat and canoe rides on the Delaware River to hayrides, fly fishing demonstrations, and hands-on educational activities hosted by local organizations. Enjoy live music, sample seasonal craft beers, and explore a variety of local vendors, including Princeton Hydro’s table, where you can learn about protecting New Jersey’s waterways and wildlife. The festival’s grand finale is the 9th Annual Trenton Thunder World Famous Case’s Pork Roll Eating Championship, a thrilling 10-minute Major League Eating contest featuring some of the world’s top competitive eaters.
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Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS), an accredited nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving land, protecting natural resources, and inspiring a new generation of conservation, invites you to join them for its Annual Gala. The fundraising gala, themed “Flowing Together,” will take place under the tent at Glenmoore Farm on Sunday, September 14 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Mingle with FoHVOS experts, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, listen to live music by Clyde St. Clifford and the Omnidextrous Jazz Ensemble while celebrating science, stewardship, and conservation. Attendees are invited to walk the Green Carpet in their most creative eco-inspired attire, from Forestry Flair to Biodiversity Bling. FoHVOS has selected Princeton Hydro, a proud sponsor of the gala, as the 2025 recipient of its Corporate Conservation Recognition award, which will be presented during this special event.
This comprehensive online course offered by Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Continuing Professional Education provides participants with essential knowledge in dam safety compliance and ecosystem restoration. Led by Princeton Hydro President Geoffrey M. Goll, P.E., an expert with over 30 years of experience who has overseen more than 100 dam removal projects, the course features instruction from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, The Nature Conservancy, and members of the Princeton Hydro team. Participants will explore dam demolition techniques; hydraulic and sediment transport modeling; fish passage and habitat connectivity; conceptual models of impoundment areas; ecosystem restoration of former lakebeds; infrastructure protection; and sediment discharge mitigation.
Designed for professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including engineers, scientists, biologists, restoration coordinators, and project managers, this course offers 0.7 Rutgers CEUs (7 contact hours) and select professional credits. Whether you’re developing your first dam removal project or looking to deepen your technical expertise, this course will help you stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.
Creek Week is the largest watershed-wide clean-up in the state of Colorado! Over nine action-packed days of service and stewardship, volunteers from across the Fountain Creek Watershed will come together to clean up litter and lend a hand. Get outdoors, get active, and get busy creating positive change for your community and those living downstream. Princeton Hydro’s Senior Manager of Aquatics Christopher L. Mikolajczyk, CLM, President-Elect of the Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association’s 2025 Board of Directors, is participating in clean-up events throughout the week and hopes to see you there! Click here to learn more about Princeton Hydro’s work in Colorado.
The 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration will take place in Denver, Colorado. SER’s World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in ecological restoration, and the premier venue for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with leading professionals and experts from around the world at this important event that only takes place in North America every 12 years. The conference schedule is jam packed with engaging activities, including a film festival, the “Make a Difference” volunteer day, and a wide array of field trips, training courses, symposiums, and workshops. Princeton Hydro is leading two workshops:
The Watershed Institute is celebrating 50 years of the Watershed FEST, its largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds are used to maintain and enhance Watershed Institute programs and the work they do to protect and restore our water and natural environment through conservation, advocacy, science, and education. Guests of this special evening will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres under the tent, music by Cold Soil Drifters, a full dinner and dessert experience catered by Under the Moon Cafe, and s’mores around the fire pits. For this year’s FEST, themed “Streams and Dreams,” everyone is asked to wear “forest formal attire,” which is described as a dress code that blends the elegance of formal wear with the natural, rustic elements of a forest setting.
Please note: This event has been postponed until Spring 2026.
Princeton Hydro and The Watershed Institute are happy to announce this year’s 2-Day Watershed Restoration Academy, being held on Oct 8–9, 2025 (Rain Date: Oct 10) at The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ. Dive into the science of streams and watershed restoration in this immersive, hands-on course designed for engineers, scientists, planners, landscape architects, and restoration professionals. Participants will experience: One day of interactive classroom instruction; One field day exploring a healthy & degraded stream; Real-world data collection & analysis; and Certificate of completion + continuing ed credits
Learn from top experts: Casey Clapsaddle, Fluvial Geomorphologist, Princeton Hydro; Mark Gallagher, VP & Restoration Ecologist, Princeton Hydro; Mike Pisauro, Esq., Policy Director, The Watershed Institute; Erin Stretz, Assistant Director of Science, The Watershed Institute; and Steve Tuorto, Ph.D., Director of Science and Stewardship, The Watershed Institute.
The Rutgers University Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, dedicated to generating philanthropic resources and facilitating meaningful engagement to advance the mission of Rutgers, is hosting it’s Medal of Excellence Dinner, which recognizes the achievements of six outstanding School of Engineering alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally since graduating. For the first time this year, the event also includes an award ceremony for the Corporate Partner of the Year. Alumni, school community members, and industry partners will assemble from 6pm – 9pm at the Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering for an evening of celebration. Princeton Hydro President Geoffrey M. Goll, P.E. holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University (Class of 1990) and a Master of Engineering Management degree from UW–Madison. In 2022, Geoffrey was appointed to the Rutgers University School of Engineering Industry Advisory Board. Princeton Hydro is a proud “Builder” level sponsor of the event.
Princeton Hydro is proud to sponsor the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)’s 52nd Annual Environmental Congress. The conference features educational workshops and inspirational speakers, covering topics like how to support pollinators and reduce invasives, energy innovations for New Jersey, and guidance for preparing a watershed improvement plan. For the keynote address, NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette will share insights on how New Jersey is positioning itself to address climate change. The program also includes a ceremony for the 2025 ANJEC Environmental Achievement and Municipal Officials Leadership Awards along with a robust exhibitor hall – we encourage you to come by the Princeton Hydro booth to say hello!
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) leads collaboration between government and industry in support of national security priorities through a commitment to advancing three interdependent strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People. The SAME Mid-Maryland Industry Day and Small Business conference gives small and minority businesses in the architecture, engineering and construction industries the opportunity to connect with federal agencies to showcase best practices and highlight future opportunities to work in the federal market. This year’s conference includes an exhibitor hall, keynote presentations, networking events, training sessions, and panel discussions led by local, state, and federal agency professionals.
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition invites you to participate in its North Jersey Rivers Conference being held at the David and Carol Lackland Center at Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The event offers a full program focused on a central theme: “Currents of Connection Between Land, Water and People.” Participants can attend plenary sessions, networking events, and choose between nine workshops across three tracks: Resilient Lands and Waters, Climate and Habitat Change, and Community Connections.
NJAFM is hosting its 20th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. With over 500 people expected to attend, it is the premiere floodplain management conference in the Northeast, providing an opportunity for professionals in the fields of engineering, hydrology, geology, planning, code enforcement, floodplain management and emergency management to participate in educational seminars, training opportunities and exclusive networking events. Participants will engage in educational sessions centered around the conference theme: “NJAFM at 20 Years: Celebrate the Past, Focus on the Future.” Princeton Hydro, a sponsor of the conference, is exhibiting and leading two technical workshop sessions:
The National Stream Restoration Conference is hosted by the Resource Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing America’s natural resources by restoring streams, rivers and wetlands. The 3-day event, themed “Resilient Rivers: Adapting for the Future,” will focus on prior and current projects, specific examples, success stories, and lessons learned to advance stream and wetland restoration. The agenda includes regional roundtables, plenary presentations, a panel and audience Q&A, a field trip to the Severn River watershed, and a variety of technical breakout sessions. For the “Dam Removal and Aquatic Fish Passage” Technical Breakout Sessions group, Beth Styler Barry, The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey Director of Freshwater Programs, and Geoffrey M. Goll, P.E., Princeton Hydro President, are leading a workshop on “Calculating Flood Hazard Reduction as Part of Dam Removal Feasibility Studies.”
The 13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum, being held at the County College of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey, is a must-attend event for anyone interested in protecting the Delaware River Watershed. This one-day, in-person conference, of which Princeton Hydro is a sponsor, brings together watershed advocates, legislators, environmental organizations, and community members to participate in dynamic education sessions, plenary discussions, networking events, and field trip excursions. A detailed conference agenda including speakers, and workshop descriptions will be released soon.
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Join Restore America’s Estuaries for the 2025 Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop taking place in New Haven, Connecticut. Hosted by Restore America’s Estuaries and Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute at Save the Sound, the event brings together over 250+ professionals, practitioners, and policymakers to learn, engage, and exchange knowledge about living shorelines – an innovative and nature-based solution to shoreline stabilization and ecosystem conservation. The two-day program includes insightful presentations, invigorating discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and field trips showcasing innovative coastal resilience strategies and habitat restoration efforts. The first day includes a poster session and reception from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Princeton Hydro’s Director of Marketing & Communications, Dana Patterson Grear, was selected to present her poster on “How to Build a Digital Communications Toolkit for Climate Action.”
Discover innovative solutions and strategies at the NALMS 2025 International Symposium, titled “Navigating Change Together: Enhancing Lake, Watershed and Reservoir Resilience.” Experts and professionals will gather in Myrtle Beach, SC, to tackle the complex challenges of managing lakes, share success stories, and discuss the latest techniques and technologies. The program features field trips, poster presentations, networking events, workshops, a 5K fun run, and plenary and concurrent sessions covering topics like, Aquatic Plant Ecology and Identification; Ecology and Life of Cyanobacteria; and Sediment Phosphorus Inactivation in Lakes and Ponds.
With temperatures rising and extreme weather events growing more frequent and intense, infrastructure resiliency has never been more critical. At the SAME Philadelphia Post Resilience Conference, attendees will hear from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers experts, industry leaders, and small businesses on topics including transportation systems, healthcare facility resilience, and geospatial data innovation, as well as contracting opportunities within the Philadelphia and Baltimore Districts. The program also features networking activities and a fireside chat with experts and small businesses engaged in the Philadelphia District’s Resilience and Dredging programs. Princeton Hydro is proud to serve as both a sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s event.
The SAME Philadelphia Post’s Small Business Conference aims to provide small business entities from the A/E/C, environmental, and facility management industries the opportunity to come together with federal agencies to discuss opportunities for collaboration and tangible tips on how to navigate the bidding process. The conference, which takes place from 9am – 3pm at the DoubleTree Center City in Philadelphia, includes presentations, interactive breakout sessions, networking opportunities, panel discussions, and a small-business exhibitor hall. Princeton Hydro, one of the event sponsors and exhibitors, joined SAME as a sustaining member in 2018.
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will host its Legacy of Leadership Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 4 at TPC Jasna Polana, a historic and elegant golf club in Princeton, New Jersey. This annual tradition is devoted to celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of Chamber members, with special recognition given to leaders who have made a lasting impact on the business community. The evening will honor this year’s award recipients in four categories: Business Leader of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Innovator of the Year.
Hundreds of leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to strengthening New Jersey’s water systems will come together at the College of New Jersey for the Jersey Water Works’ (JWW) Annual Conference. With the theme “Our Commitment to Future Generations,” the program features an expanded lineup of 12+ interactive sessions, offering fresh perspectives on water infrastructure, stormwater management, and solutions for a sustainable and equitable water future. Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of committee-led discussions in the morning and collaborative workshops in the afternoon, plus opportunities to earn valuable Continuing Education Units. Dana Patterson Grear, Director of Marketing and Communications for Princeton Hydro and JWW Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee Co-Chair, is facilitating a panel on “Building Holistic Pathways for Resilient Municipal Stormwater Management.” The conference serves as a hub for exchanging ideas, building partnerships, and driving collective action toward a healthier water future for all. We hope to see you there!
Now in its 25th year, the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve hosted its Land Ethics Symposium on August 29. For the first time since 2020, it returned live and in-person at Delaware Valley University, bringing together leading voices in ecological landscape design and stewardship. This year’s theme, “Creative Approaches for Ecological Landscaping,” highlighted innovative strategies for designing low-maintenance, cost-effective, and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Geared toward landscape architects, designers, contractors, land planners, municipal officials, and engaged homeowners, the symposium featured presentations by top experts, including:
Attendees explored topics such as native plant-based garden design, sensitive habitat restoration, land stewardship, and wildlife-friendly landscaping methods. The event also included an exhibitor hall and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals and enthusiasts. Continuing education credits were also available. Princeton Hydro proudly sponsored and exhibited the event!
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