The PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) and Department of Environmental Protection are working together to sponsor Watershed Academies for local officials. These Academies are for 2 days and the topics are all related to "watersheds" and how local governments can help restore and protect this valuable resource. Upcoming Watershed Academy dates are:

-- June 9 and 10 Cumberland County., PSATS Building, Enola

-- June 22 and 23 Centre County., State College

For more information, contact Melanie Wertz, Watershed Outreach Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8555, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555. Phone: (717) 772-5647. Fax: (717) 787-9549. E-Mail: mwertz@state.pa.us. (story courtesy of York Watershed Alliance News, www.WatershedsYork.org )

6/1/2004