The Bucknell Environmental Center will host the 8th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium on October 18-19 with the theme, A Fragmented System: Dams on the Susquehanna River. The event will take place at the Elaine Langone Center, Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.

A special "Envisioning the Susquehanna's Future" luncheon on Friday, October 18 will initiate the Eighth Annual Susquehanna River Symposium and a new regional conversation about the shared interest in this community and beyond, have in the Susquehanna River and its vital role as a natural, economic and educational resource.

"Part of our agenda is creating a new dialogue among many related institutions and organizations around our shared desire to make the most of this river and to protect its future," said Dr. John C. Bravman, President of Bucknell University. "Numerous representatives of these entities, including non-profits, universities and academic experts, will be with us for this luncheon.

"We have together been presented with a great and challenging opportunity by last year's designation of the Susquehanna River as an extension of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail by Secretary Salazar of the Department of the Interior, and I hope that you will make every effort to join us for this special occasion," said Dr. Bravman.

The symposium will include agency exhibits and scholarly research posters by students and faculty from eight universities and discussions with and presentations by top scientists, engineers, and watershed managers from across the mid-Atlantic.

Please RSVP for Friday's luncheon by emailing events@bucknell.edu no later than October 14.

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9/23/2013