Past EPN Events

  1. Privatizing Public Drinking Water Utilities – Can the Public’s Interest Still be Protected?

    Oct 10, 2017, 7:15am - 9:30am

    This program featured James Olson, JD (partner, Olson, Bzdok and Howard, Traverse City; founder and president, FLOW For the Love of Water)

  2. Agriculture and Water Quality Issues - OSU Research and Agency Initiatives Guide Farmers Solutions

    Sep 12, 2017, 7:15am - 9:30am

    This program featured Cathann A. Kress, PhD (vice president for Agricultural Administration and dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences), Libby Dayton, PhD (OSU SENR Research Scientist), Kirk Hines, PE (chief, Divisioin of Soil an Water Conservation, ODA)    

  3. Conservation on Farms - Tackling Issues, Seizing Opportunities

    Aug 15, 2017, 7:30am - 12:15pm

    This program featured Mindy Bankey (CEO, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts), Fred Yoder (Madison County grain farmer, partner, Yoder Ag Service, local, state, national ad and conservation leader; past-president, National Corn Growers' Association)

  4. Community Development in Energy Host Communities

    Jul 27, 2017, 7:15am - 9:15am

    This program featured Sean Logan, JD (president, Sean Logan & Associates, former chief of conservation, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, former director, Ohio Department of Natral Resources, former member, Ohio House of Representatives, former Columbiana County Commisioner), Paul Lapachelle, PhD (associate professor and extension community development specialist, Montana State University), Dave Messersmith (extension educator, Marcellus Shale Education Team, Pennsylvania State State University), Myra L. Moss (associate professor and extension educator, community development, Ohio State University), Paul Thares (community development field specialist, South Dakota State University Extension)

  5. Valuing Urban Landscapes - The Ravines of Clintonville

    Jun 8, 2017, 7:15am - 11:45am

    This program featured Michael Graziano, PhD candidate (OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources), John Krygier, PhD (professor of Geology and Geography; director of Environmental Studie, Ohio Wesleyan University), Laura Fay (grants manager, ms Consultants and Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed secretary and past-president) 

  6. Satisfied Homeowners, Sustainable Planet - Energy Audits, Appliances, Lighting, Advanced Controls

    May 16, 2017, 7:15am - 4:15pm

    This program featured Erik Daugherty, (founder and owner E3 INNOVATE), Merle F. McBride, PhD, P.E. (research fellow, Center of Science and Technology of Owens Corning), Kevin McCoy (training and technical manager, Ohio Weatherization Training Center), Nate Adams (Energy Smart Home Performance), Qian (Victoria) Chen (associate professor, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University) and Chris Gecik (design engineer, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University), Natalie Kersker (lighting sales representative, Current, powered by GE), M. Allen Casto (information technology specialist, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.), Bryan Big (residential sales director – Mid Atlantic, Lutron Electronics), Andrew Cruse (AIA, associate professor, Knowlton School of Architecture)      

  7. Smart Columbus

    Apr 18, 2017, 7:15am - 9:45am

    This program featured Aparna Dial (deputy director, Dept. of Public Service, City of Columbus, and Smart City staff), Maryn Weimer (senior associate director, OSU Center for Automative Research), Ryan Bollo, PE (project manager, senior ITS / technology program, Columbus Dept. of Public Service), Bud Braughton, PE (engineer IV, Downtown & Special Projects, Columbus Dept. of Public Service), Jordan Davis (director of smart cities, Columbus Partnership)

  8. From Summits To Sustainability-Reaching for High Places, Personally and Professionally

    Apr 12, 2017, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

    This program featured Vikram Sahney (vice president of sustainability, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI))

  9. American Rivers, Ohio Rivers -- We All Need Healthy Rivers

    Mar 7, 2017, 7:15am - 9:45am

    This program featured Bob Irvin, J.D (president and ceo, American Rivers), Chris Yoder (research director, Midwest Biodiversity Institute), Andrew Phillips (environmental specialist, Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water, Ecological Assessment Section)

  10. Ohio’s Forests - Celebrating a Rich History; Planning for Emerging Threats

    Feb 14, 2017, 7:15am - 11:00am

    This program featured John Dorka (master logger coordinator/government relations and past-executive director, Ohio Forestry Association), Mark Ervin (Ohio Society of American Foresters), Stephen Mattews, PhD (assistant professor, OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources and Landscape Change Research Group, USDA Forest Service)

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