A new Tudor reign at DRBC

WEST TRENTON, NJ — Robert Tudor, deputy commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), has accepted the position of deputy executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), effective October 1.

In his new post, Tudor will serve under DRBC Executive Director Carol R. Collier in helping oversee the commission’s regulatory, planning, and management programs.

“Bob brings a wealth of talent to the commission,” said Collier. “Not only does he possess a solid background in the scientific arena, but over the years has demonstrated the ability to promote environmental awareness and stewardship through education and public participation. He’s the perfect fit.”

Wet lecture at Dorflinger

WHITE MILLS — Wayne Conservation District Manager Bob Muller will talk about “Wetlands, Ponds and Permits” at an environmental program at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary on Long Ridge Road on Saturday morning, September 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This program is free of charge and open to the public. It will be held in the Museum building on the Sanctuary grounds.

Since it will be an outdoor affair, suitable clothing and footwear is recommended. Reservations are suggested to help in planning.

Call the Sanctuary at 570/253-1185 for more information.

Vegetables by twilight

GOSHEN — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County will be holding a Specialty Vegetable Twilight meeting on September 25, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Oszcepinski’s on Mt. Eve Road.

There is no fee for attending.

Dr. Anu Rangarajan, discussing Cornell’s trials, will lead the meeting. Among the vegetables that will be in this trial meeting are Asian cabbages, tomatillos, Thai basils, dandelion, bitter melon and cilantro. Other topics will be covered, such as pests and cultural issues and seed sources for these vegetables.

For more information or directions call CCE Vegetable Crops Educator Maire Ullrich at 845/344-1234.