- Past Conferences and Events-
March 1-3, 2001
On a recent trip to Shepherdstown, members of MESA met with Jim Hill from the DNR, Shepherd College Faculty including Ed Snyder, and the members of the Shepherd Environmental Organization (SEO). We coordinated efforts with students at Shepherd College to create the foundation for the West Virginia Collegiate Environmental Network (WV CEN). We also toured the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.March 18-20, 2001
Members of MESA attended the WV DNR’s Annual Governor’s Conference on Environmental Education. Students attend workshops on composting, recycling, the Save Our Streams monitoring program, and applying for grants. We also worked with students from Shepherd College, WVU and Glennville to draft a CEN constitution and begin planning for the next year.April 12, 2001
MESA held a graduation banquet for seniors leaving the program. The first graduate of the Environmental Science program was the guest speaker, and Jim Hill from the DNR also attended. We hope to make the banquet an annual tradition for the program.Oct 25-27, 2001
Justin, Sarah, Courtney, Jim, Noah, Tiff, and Adam attend the Annual Association of Solid Waste Authorities Conference held at Snowshoe. Presentations covered recycling, waste management, health hazards from waste tires, environment in West Virginia Government, and composting. Speakers included DEP Director Mike Callaghan and A. James Manchin.
Possible ideas for projects: Materials exchange, recycled quilt, oil recycling centers, operation wildflower and Adopt A Highway.