NEW YORK-JUNE 27: Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Winter Garden at The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City, NY.
Waterkeeper Alliance– the international champion of clean water and strong communities, with 190 programs on six continents – celebrated its 10th Anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the Waterkeeper movement. The celebration brought together Waterkeepers and their supporters from around the world, including the New York Clean Water Advocates Hudson Riverkeeper, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Long Island Soundkeeper, to commemorate a decade of clean water advocacy. The Waterkeeper Alliance Gala Celebration was the culmination of a Waterkeeper's Tenth Anniversary Conference held from June 23-27th 2009 in New York City at which President Bill Clinton was a speaker earlier in the week. At the Waterkeeper Gala Celebration the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Lexus Hybrid Living community combined forces, showcasing an Eco Garden Boutique for guests to enjoy (i) some of the most innovative and creative eco-fashion in the market, presented by THE FOUR HUNDRED, the only fashion showroom and brand development agency in the country dedicated exclusively to sustainable design. On display were Ashley Watson recycled leather handbags and Cri de Coeur vegan footwear, as well as clothing from Bahar Shahpar, Bodkin, Covet, Lara Miller, Mociun, Mottainai, and Study; (ii) Eco-Jewelry by Monique Péan; (iii) eco-furniture by Uhuru and eco-art by McGovern Design House with all proceeds from sales benefiting the Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance Chairman and Founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivered a keynote address. Live entertainment was provided by Daryl Hall of the legendary pop music duo Hall & Oates. An organic and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres menu, including raw bar. Open bar with beer, wine and eco-friendly cocktails.
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come
Waterkeeper Alliance– the international champion of clean water and strong communities, with 190 programs on six continents – celebrated its 10th Anniversary in New York, the birthplace of the Waterkeeper movement. The celebration brought together Waterkeepers and their supporters from around the world, including the New York Clean Water Advocates Hudson Riverkeeper, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Long Island Soundkeeper, to commemorate a decade of clean water advocacy. The Waterkeeper Alliance Gala Celebration was the culmination of a Waterkeeper's Tenth Anniversary Conference held from June 23-27th 2009 in New York City at which President Bill Clinton was a speaker earlier in the week. At the Waterkeeper Gala Celebration the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Lexus Hybrid Living community combined forces, showcasing an Eco Garden Boutique for guests to enjoy (i) some of the most innovative and creative eco-fashion in the market, presented by THE FOUR HUNDRED, the only fashion showroom and brand development agency in the country dedicated exclusively to sustainable design. On display were Ashley Watson recycled leather handbags and Cri de Coeur vegan footwear, as well as clothing from Bahar Shahpar, Bodkin, Covet, Lara Miller, Mociun, Mottainai, and Study; (ii) Eco-Jewelry by Monique Péan; (iii) eco-furniture by Uhuru and eco-art by McGovern Design House with all proceeds from sales benefiting the Waterkeeper Alliance. Waterkeeper Alliance Chairman and Founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivered a keynote address. Live entertainment was provided by Daryl Hall of the legendary pop music duo Hall & Oates. An organic and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres menu, including raw bar. Open bar with beer, wine and eco-friendly cocktails.
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come
NEW YORK-JUNE 27: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy III attend Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Winter Garden at The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City, NY (Photo Credit: ManhattanSociety.com by Christopher London)
NEW YORK-JUNE 27: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy III attend Waterkeeper Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Winter Garden at The World Financial Center, 220 Vesey Street, New York City, NY (Photo Credit: ManhattanSociety.com by Christopher London)