Registration Now Open For March 12 Schuylkill Watershed Congress

The 2011 Schuylkill Watershed Congress is an annual gathering of citizens interested in understanding, protecting and restoring local watersheds and streams. This event features a diverse program with concurrent and poster sessions covering a broad range of watershed topics.
            Register by February 25 to qualify for the $40 Early Registration Fee. After February 25, the Registration Fee increases to $50 per person. Registration fees cover participation in Saturday’s program, Saturday morning’s refreshments, and lunch.
            The 2011 Keynote Presentation offers a panel discussion titled "Return on Environment: Economic Value of Protected Open Space in Southeastern Pennsylvania." 
            Speakers include Nick Frontino, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Lee Huang, Econsult Corporation, Patty Elkis, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and Donna Pitz, GreenSpace Alliance.  This panel will present an overview of a recent study that quantified in dollars and cents the value of the 200,000 acres of parks, preserved farms and land trust lands in southeastern Pennsylvania.
            Click Here for a complete agenda.  Click Here for a registration form.  Information on how you can become a sponsor is also available online.


2/14/2011

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