The mission of the Environmental Forum Committee of The City Gardens Club of New York City is to present annual educational forums on important environmental topics to a wide audience including CGC members and the general public.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025 we are holding our 18th annual forum “Our Evolving Waterfront – 520 Miles of Opportunity” at Temple Israel of The City of New York and online.
Meet The Panelists
Jonathan Boulware
Captain Jonathan Boulware serves as the President and CEO of the South Street Seaport Museum. With many years of leadership and advocacy in the nonprofit sector, he has been dedicated to expanding educational and public programs. Under his guidance, the museum has reclaimed its position as the vibrant center of New York City’s historic seaport, while also doubling its visitor numbers.”
Marcha Johnson
Dr. Marcha Johnson, a registered landscape architect (ASLA) and adjunct professor at City College’s School of Architecture, specializes in ecological restoration with a focus on waterfront ecosystems. She is currently leading a forest restoration project for NYC Parks and serves on the advisory boards of both Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Park.
John Waldman
Dr. John Waldman is an aquatic conservation biologist, author, and professor at Queens College, CUNY. He spent 20 years at the Hudson River Foundation as Senior Scientist and holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from a joint program between the American Museum of Natural History and CUNY. Dr. Waldman has published over 110 scientific articles and several books.
Cortney Koenig Worrall
Cortney is President and CEO of the Waterfront Alliance. As an expert in climate resilience policy and organizational development she has secured national victories in flood risk disclosure laws and expanded the WEDG® program. She serves on several advisory boards.