Upcoming Conferences and Grants
Grab your calendar! Today you’ll find a substantial listing of upcoming conferences, forums, and grant deadlines related to watershed stewardship and abandoned mine reclamation. (All dates are in 2007)
- Coal Bed Methane Forum (March 15, 7-9pm)
- Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA (Science Center Amphitheater) — This informational forum will focus on the rights and responsibilities of surface property owners and residents with regard to coal bed methane extraction. Speakers will include representatives from the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, an independent attorney and an independent hydrogeologist. Find directions online or call 724-455-4200.
- Governor’s Outdoors Conference (March 18-20)
- State College, PA — Dialogue to maintain and strengthen Pennsylvanians’ connection with the outdoors, encompassing areas as diverse as public health, the economy, childhood and family development, and environmental conservation and stewardship. Visit connectoutdoors.state.pa.us or call 1-877-240-2245.
- Water Resources Education Network Grant Applications Due (April 2)
- Grants up to $5000 for community-based educational projects that protect and improve watersheds. Read the grant annoucement or call 724-465-4978.
- Stormwater Solutions for PA Communities Conference (April 5-6)
- State College, PA (Penn Stater Conference Center) — Technical workshop focused on implementation of Pennsylvania’s new Stormwater BMP Manual. See the conference website or call 717-234-5550.
- Growing Greener Grant Applications Due (April 13)
- Pennsylvania state grants for watershed and flood protection. Visit the Growing Greener website.
- West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium (April 27-28)
- Williamsport, PA (Genetti Hotel) — This event brings together policy-makers, technical experts, volunteers and other interested parties to exchange ideas regarding abandoned mine drainage cleanup in the region. Includes watershed tours and information on AMD remediation and Abandoned Mine Lands legislation. [More info]
- Penn. 4th Statewide Volunteer Monitoring Summit (May 4-5)
- Gettysburg, PA (Eisenhower Conference Center) — Four concurrent tracks designed for volunteer watershed monitors and those who work with them: Restoration, Volunteer Program Management and Sustainability, Technical, and Government 101. See www.easi.org/summit or call 717-244-6248.
- Penn. 9th Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation (July 20-21)
- State College, PA (Ramada Hotel) — Highlights of SMCRA reauthorization, OM&R funding track, and vendor presentations. More details are in the works.