Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"Our Environmental Destiny"
April 8, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. Horner Center Collier Arena, Hanover College
Robert F. Kennedy Jr's reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions. Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. The group's achievement helped spawn more than 160 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe.
Mr. Kennedy serves as Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at Pace University School of Law's Environmental Litigation Clinic and is co-host of Ring of Fire on Air America Radio. Earlier in his career he served as Assistant District Attorney in New York City. He has worked on several political campaigns including the presidential campaigns of Edward M. Kennedy in 1980, Al Gore in 2000 and John Kerry in 2004.
He has worked on environmental issues across the Americas and has assisted several indigenous tribes in Latin America and Canada in successfully negotiating treaties protecting traditional homelands. He is credited with leading the fight to protect New York City's water supply. The New York City watershed agreement, which he negotiated on behalf of environmentalists and New York City watershed consumers, is regarded as an international model in stakeholder consensus negotiations and sustainable development. He helped lead the fight to turn back the anti-environmental legislation during the 104th Congress.
Among Mr. Kennedy's published books are the New York Times' bestseller Crimes Against Nature (2004) The Riverkeepers (1997), and Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr: A Biography (1977). His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, The Nation, Outside Magazine, The Village Voice , and many other publications. His award winning articles have been included in anthologies of America's Best Crime Writing, Best Political Writing and Best Science Writing.
Mr. Kennedy is a graduate of Harvard University. He studied at the London School of Economics and received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School. Following graduation he attended Pace University School of Law, where he was awarded a Masters Degree in Environmental Law.
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GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK
Preview Event
Friday, November 7, 2008
Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre, 727 West Main Street
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Louisville Science Center's IMAX Theatre with a sneak preview of the new IMAX® film GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK. Join a team of explorers on an exhilarating Colorado River whitewater adventure through the Grand Canyon as they seek important answers about water conservation. Meet renowned author and anthropologist Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, who is featured in the film.
6:30 - 7:30 Reception
7:30 Screening of GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE
8:15 Presentation by Wade Davis followed by a Q&A Session
$10 Science Center Members; $15 Non-members
For tickets, visit LousivilleScience.org/events or call (502 561-6100, ext. 6111
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