Launch of the Harbor Coalition

Launch and debut of the NY-NJ Harbor Coalition

This panel introduced for the first time the goals and preliminary plans for the launch of the Harbor Coalition. Harbor Coalition Steering Committee members and coalition experts were on the panel and sought audience input on funding priorities and the ways the Harbor Coalition can be successful. The discussion highlighted ways for new coalition members to get on board, how the coalition will function, and ways the coalition will organize political and nonprofit constituencies in New York and New Jersey to effect real change.

This panel featured:

Moderator

• Laura Hansen, J.M. Kaplan Fund

Featured Panelists

• Chad Lord, NPCA
• Marc Matsil, Trust for Public Land
• Rob Pirani, Regional Plan Association
• Elizabeth Ruebman, NY/NJ Baykeeper
• Peggy Shepard, WEACT for Environmental Justice

Read a detailed summary of the Launch of the Harbor Coalition panel

Part I: Launch of the Harbor Coalition (1 of 2)

Launch of the Harbor Coalition (1 of 2) by MetroWaterfront

Part II: Launch of the Harbor Coalition (2 of 2)

Launch of the Harbor Coalition (2 of 2) by MetroWaterfront