Thursday, August 16, 2018

Brodhead Watershed Assn. Celebration Honors John J. Riley On Sept. 28 In Monroe County

The Brodhead Watershed Association’s Members & Friends Celebration, a popular annual gathering of local environment-minded people, will be held September 28 at Camelback Resort’s Aquatopia in Tannersville, Monroe County.
This year, the event honors John J. Riley posthumously with the inaugural John Riley Friend of the Watershed Award.
Riley, formerly of Scotrun and a life-long defender of the local watershed and environment, and a past president and treasurer of the BWA, was a certified public accountant at Riley & Associates in Stroudsburg. He passed away in January 2018.
Over the years, Riley received numerous awards and recognitions including: 1990 PA Federation of Sportsmen Club Hall of Fame, 1991 Fish & Boat Commission Conservation Service Award, 1992 Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, 2011 Boy Scouts of America Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 Salvation Army Others Award were just a few.
He was appointed to the Game Commission on Jan. 22, 2002, and served as secretary in 2004 and president in 2005.
The Members & Friends Celebration evening will carry the theme “A Warming Planet: What Can We Do?” featuring keynote speaker Jacqui Bonomo of PennFuture, who will address how grassroots efforts can make a difference in climate change.
“All great and worthy journeys start with that first step, and taking action here in our communities and in our lifestyles is the most important step that each of us can make in this cause,” said BWA Executive Director Bob Heil.
Supporting the BWA’s mission is celebration Vigon International, contributing $3,000 as a Watershed Sponsor to make the evening a success.
“We are extremely pleased to have Vigon International as our premier Watershed Sponsor,” said event organizer Rob Sedwin. “We appreciate Vigon’s commitment to clean water and support for BWA's mission of protecting local streams.”
Joining Vigon in sponsoring the annual event are Stream Sponsors Camelback Mountain Resort, Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Riley & Company, Michael Baxter Commercial Real Estate, and the Ann & Joseph Farda Foundation.
The event will include a silent auction, buffet dinner, cheese display and dessert, and cash bar.
The public is invited to attend. Tickets cost $45 for BWA members, $60 for nonmembers (which includes new membership in BWA).
For information and to make your reservation, visit the BWA Celebration webpage or send email to: info@brodheadwatershed.org or call 570-839-1120.
For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Brodhead Watershed Association website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Association.  Click Here to become a member.
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