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SUMMARY:NYC Audubon Lecture and Book Signing: SALT MARSHES: A Natural 
 and Unnatural History,  Judith Weis, PhD
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will be an exploration of the natural history
  of marsh plants and marsh animals, and the \"unnatural history\" of h
 ow humans have altered and damaged marshes physically, chemically, and
  biologically. Additionally, the presentation will focus on marsh rest
 oration and describe how in just a few decades, the Hackensack Meadowl
 ands has changed from a severely degraded habitat into a marsh that is
  home to increasing biodiversity and a haven for birders and ecotouris
 m. Co-author of the recently published book, SALT MARSHES, Dr. Judith 
 S. Weis is a professor of biological sciences at Rutgers University an
 d an expert on estuarine biology. SALT MARSHES: A Natural and Unnatura
 l History will be available for purchase at the lecture.\n\nPlease con
 tact Erik Karff at 212.691.7483 for interviews and/or high resolution 
 photographs\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\n\nJudith S. Weis is a professor
  in the department of biological sciences at Rutgers University, Newar
 k. An expert on estuarine biology, she is past president of the Americ
 an Institute of Biological Sciences, and frequently serves as a consul
 tant to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oce
 anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Carol A. Butler is the coa
 uthor of Do Butterflies Bite? Fascinating Answers to Questions about B
 utterflies and Moths, Do Bats Drink Blood? Fascinating Answers to Ques
 tions about Bats, and forthcoming books in the Rutgers Animal Q&A seri
 es on bees, hummingbirds, and raptors.\n\nABOUT THE BOOK:\n“Judith S
 . Weis and Carol A. Butler put salt marshes into a broad environmental
  context. With chapters on marshland species, pollution, and restorati
 on, this book is both valuable and encompassing for anyone interested 
 in the future of salt marshes.”\n—John M. Teal, scientist emeritus
 , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution\n\n“In an accessible and soph
 isticated manner, Salt Marshes draws on extensive ‘local knowledge�
 � and a thorough grasp of much broader scientific literature to show t
 he impact of humans on marshes and estuaries. This book is an importan
 t contribution to popular writing on coastal systems.”\n\n—R. Scot
 t Warren, Tempel Professor of Botany Emeritus, Connecticut College\n\n
 “Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler have created a clear, wide-rangi
 ng, nontechnical explanation of salt marshes that will engage readers 
 at every level of knowledge. Coastal residents, biology students, envi
 ronmental planners, consultants, and naturalists should read this book
 .”\n\n—Erik Kiviat, executive director, Hudsonia Ltd.\n\nFor more 
 information visit http://www.greenedgenyc.org/events/nyc-audubon-lectu
 re-and-book
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CATEGORIES:book, signing
LOCATION:Central Park Arsenal
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CONTACT:212.691.7483
ORGANIZER:New York Audubon Society
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