By Blake Jackson
Dive into the world of groundwater management at the 12th Annual Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium, set for May 7th at the Best Western Conference Center in Harrisburg.
This event is a prime opportunity for groundwater professionals, natural resource managers, educators, and anyone keen on safeguarding our water resources.
Before the symposium, on May 6th, an optional field trip will explore acid mine drainage treatment sites in the Shamokin Creek watershed, offering firsthand insights into remediation efforts.
The symposium boasts an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including Jessica Shirley, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), and Dr. Susan L. Brantley, a distinguished professor emerita from Penn State University.
Registration is accessible, with a $80 fee for professionals and $50 for students and volunteers from the Penn State Extension Master Well Owner Network. This covers conference materials, lunch, and refreshments.
The pre-conference tour is $65, including transportation and meals. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Participants can earn up to 0.75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the symposium and an additional 0.5 CEUs for the tour.
For those eager to share their expertise, there's still time to submit presentation abstracts, with a deadline of February 28th. Abstracts are welcomed on various groundwater topics, from monitoring and climate impacts to emerging contaminants and policy.
The symposium is a collaborative effort, sponsored by Penn State Extension, PADEP, the PA Water Resources Research Center, and the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
Key partners include the USGS, PA-DCNR, the Pennsylvania Groundwater Association, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, and the Master Well Owner Network.
This event is more than just a conference; it's a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, aimed at advancing groundwater protection and management.
For more information, visit the event's website or contact Andy Yencha, Penn State Extension Water Resource Educator, at 717-706-6032 or azy30@psu.edu.
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