Jay Westerveld
James Jay Westerveld | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Jay Westerveld 1962 New York, USA |
| Nationality | US Citizen |
| Other names | Jimbo, JJ |
| Occupation(s) | Alpine Snowboard coach, Research Ecologist, writer |
| Known for | Endangered species research |
Jay Westerveld (b.1962, freq. spelled Westervelt and Westerveldt, see references) is a former Professional Snowboarder and American Endangered species biologist, known for research of habitats generally associated with endangered species including the Clam shrimp, Bog turtle and the Northern Cricket Frog, amongst others. .[1][2] Westerveld is noted for successful ecological preservation efforts in Northeastern North America,.[3][4] [5]
Biology career
Westerveld is a regular contributor to natural history publications [6] and a prolific presenter at natural history conferences and universities [7], [8],[9],[10] While studying remote tropical island ecology in the 1980s, Westervelt coined the term "Greenwash" [11] Jay Westervelt was successful in halting the illegal construction on the Glenmere hotel restoration project in early 2010 when it became apparent that the developers were operating without the required permits and endangering the cricket frog and plant life in the area.[12]
Although small in stature with a mere 18 rooms and suites, Glenmere has all the bells and whistles befitting its luxury stature, with sumptuously furnished guestrooms, two restaurants, Frog's End Tavern and The Supper Room, an expansive Living Room with grand piano, colorful orchids, and fireplaces on either end of the room, a cozy Library to relax and curl up with one of the many books, a fitness center, Italian cortile, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, bocce court, Har-Tru tennis courts, croquet court, hiking trails, and beautifully landscaped gardens to enjoy.
Alan Stenberg and Daniel DeSimone have taken great care to ensure to their guests' every need with thoughtful touches throughout the hotel. In the afternoon, they serve complimentary snacks and chips, freshly baked cookies, and a variety of soft drinks. In the morning, guests may help themselves to a complimentary continental breakfast of scones, muffins, and a selection of juices, coffee, and teas.
Stroll the Manicured Grounds Edward and I had an excellent dinner at The Supper Room in late April 2011, as well as a hearty breakfast before starting our day discovering the historic Hudson Valley. Architecturally stunning, with a marriage of antiques and contemporary décor, Glenmere Mansion will enchant not only with its beauty, but also with its impeccable service, and thoughtful attention to detail that makes for a romantic adult getaway.
New York State's Hudson Valley is historically and culturally rich offering visitors delightful surprises along the way that include diverse museums, attractions, and Glenmere Mansion, a luxury hotel that recalls the opulence of the gilded age. With its close proximity to New York City, the Hudson Valley is perfect for a luxurious weekend getaway. We stayed at Glenmere Mansion, a luxurious 18-room and suite Relais & Chateaux Country House Hotel nestled on 150-acres in Chester, New York overlooking Glenmere Lake. Built in 1911, the Italianate-style Tuscan mansion, Glenmere, was the country home of Robert Goelet, who at the time was one of America's wealthiest men. Owners Alan Stenberg and Daniel DeSimone have lovingly transformed Glenmere Mansion to its former splendor, elegantly opulent without being fussy, and is a delicious surprise in the Hudson Valley.
Westerveld began endangered species research in the 1970s, having discovered several previously unrecorded populations of endangered biota. Noting uncontrolled real estate development as the primary vector for biotic extirpation in the New York metropolitan region, Westerveld began decades of field studies, surveying potential metropolitan populations of endangered species, in order to preserve critical habitat. Westerveld is a prolific lecturer credited with coining several contemporary environmental neologisms. He coined the familiar term Greenwash in a critical 1986 essay examining practices of the Hotel Industry.[13][14] .[15][16]
Westerveld founded the Not-for-profit New York Natural History Council, a biological research group, in 2008.
In 2007 Westerveld founded the Sugar Loaf Historical Society,[17][18] incorporated by the New York State Education Department, as a vehicle by which to enact cultural and natural history preservation and education.
In 2007, Westerveld founded the not-for-profit Glenmere Conservation Coalition,[19] an educational organization developed by several local, state and national organizations to preserve the lands associated with Glenmere lake,[20][21][22] which hosts New York's largest and virtually-last population of the endangered Northern Cricket Frog. [1]
Snowboarding career
An avid professional snowboarder, Westerveld is often referred to as the Father of American Snowboard education, for founding and directing North America's largest snowboard school[23] in the mid 1980s, while embarking on a racing career.
Ensuing Winter seasons were spent pursuing his professional snowboard career in both North America and Europe. Westerveld's parents, both internationally-certified Ski instructors, directed a large, bustling International Ski School in the US, where Jay began ski instructing and ski racing at an early age. Jay's father, Walter, developed one of America's first integrated US-European ski racing and educational centers at Vernon Valley/Great Gorge.[24] Walter, described as a "Larger than Life" Ski Pro, was fatally injured while training in a slalom course in 1973. Jay began teaching within a few years of Walter's death.
By the 1980s, Jay Westerveld took up snowboarding and snowboard education while instructing & race coaching at Keystone/Arapaho Basin, Colorado. Westerveld became notable for bringing the Aspen Ski teaching method to Eastern ski resorts, before being invited to the North American world cup snowboard team. [25]
Westerveld competed in alpine snowboard disciplines, with mixed results. His strongest finishes were in the Super-G and Downhill events, with much of his competition occurring on European circuits. Westerveld also trained with the World-Cup Cross-M snowboard team. After retiring from alpine racing, Westerveld returned to snow sports education.
In 2009, he discovered a new population of rare Clam Shrimp, the fourth population recorded in New york state, out of approximately a dozen worldwide.
[26]
Westerveld continues to coach professional snowboarding, while spending warmer months in America, studying rare species in remote areas of Northeastern North America.
In 2012, Westerveld was named to the Advisory Board of the Veterans' Holistic Healthcare Foundation of America *[2] along with mentor / First Earth Battalion founder LT COL (US ARMY, Ret.)Jim Channon *[3]
References
- ^ "In Glenmere B&B approved, to dismay of conservationists". Straus Newspapers - The Chronicle. 2008-04-11.
- ^ "Orange County naturalist to lecture on endangered frogs". Warwick Advertiser. 2006-10-27.
- ^ "Free spirited explorer". The Times Herald-Record. 2005-10-01.
- ^ Cricket frog halts development - RecordOnline.com - The Times Herald Record
- ^ http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091011/COMM/910110320/-1/NEWS
- ^ http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/79976.html
- ^ http://www.eaglehill.us/NENHC_2012/program/NENHC-presentations-schedule.pdf
- ^ http://www.eaglehill.us/NENHC_2011/program/NENHC-presentations-schedule.pdf
- ^ http://www.northeastparc.org/meetings/NEPARC2012_Agenda.pdf
- ^ http://www.sunyorange.edu/news/articles/pr2009-001.shtml
- ^ Motavalli, Jim (February 12, 2011). "A History of Greenwashing: How Dirty Towels Impacted the Green Movement". AOL.
- ^ Sullivan, John, "Fines, stop work order issued for Glenmere mansion" Times Herald Record, January 8, 2010
- ^ http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090801/NEWS/908010329/-1/NEWS56
- ^ AziaCity.com | Singapore | Magazine | The Gold Behind The Green
- ^ epn.dk - Grønvaskere invaderer børsen
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/special-report/09/16/08/beware-green-marketing-warns-greenpeace-exec
- ^ "Sugar Loaf makes history". Straus Newspapers - The Chronicle. 2007-01-26.
- ^ "New historical society comes to town". Straus Newspapers - The Chronicle. 2007-01-19.
- ^ "New coalition forms to save Glenmere Lake". Straus Newspapers - Warwick Advertiser. 2007-12-20.
- ^ "Glenmere Lake's Tiny Little Frog". YouTube.
- ^ "Glenmere Lake Discovery Day attracts more than 100 people". Straus Newspapers - Warwick Advertiser. 2008-04-08.
- ^ "County opposes use of herbicide to treat Glenmere Lake". The Times Herald-Record. 2008-02-26.
- ^ "20th Anniversary of Snowboarding in Jersey". Mountain Creek Ski Resort. 2008-02-21.
- ^ http://www.skiernet.com/vernon-valley.html
- ^ http://www.skiernet.com/vernon-valley-ski-school.html
- ^ http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091011/COMM/910110320/-1/NEWS