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Friday, May 11, 2007

Bios on Speakers of WaterWays 2007

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a graduate of Harvard University and received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School. He also later attended Pace University School of Law, where he was awarded a Masters Degree in Environmental Law. Kennedy Jr., has also made a name for himself in the environmental world. Mr. Kennedy serves as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper as well as President of Waterkeeper Alliance, a grassroots organization that dedicates to preserving and protecting the waters. Not only has Mr. Kennedy made a significant impact nationally but internationally as well where he assisted some projects in Latin America and Canada. Kennedy Jr., is credited for his leading fight to protect New York City's water supply. He was named Time Magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for his success in helping Riverkeeper, an advocacy group that support the Hudson River ecosystem and challenges polluters, to resore the Hudson River.

Ramaswamy R. Iyer received his B.A Honors and an M.A in Bombay in 1948. He also received a Post-graduate Diploma in Economics and Social Administration in London School of Economics and was awarded mark of distinction. Iyer held several civil service positions in many Government Offices and Ministries that led to the position of Secretary to the Government of India. He was also a member of a Committee on the Pricing of Irrigation Water set by the Planning Commission. Mr. Iyer has become an Honorary Research Professor in the Water Resources, Public Enterprises, Public Administration and Governance Issues.

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