The 2014 Keystone Coldwater Conference will be held on February 21-22 at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in State College.

On February 21 there will be an optional afternoon workshop that will focus on how to protect, conserve, and restore stream habitat, while also protecting adjacent property from potential flooding impacts. The workshop will be followed by a Friday evening social. At the social attendees will have the opportunity to network and visit the many exhibitors and posters. The event will include appetizers and a cash bar.

On February 22, the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with our keynote speaker Chris Wood, CEO of Trout Unlimited. Twelve breakout sessions will round off the morning and afternoon, with topics related to conserving, protecting, and restoring our coldwater streams.

The presentations will highlight research, case studies, proactive community action, policy and regulations, and targeted outreach and advocacy that have played a part in ensuring environmental protection.

Important Deadlines

-- Early registration with a discount ends January 31, but the deadline for the limited number of rooms set aside at the Ramada Inn for the Conference is January 21.

-- Student Poster Contest: The deadline for submissions for the new Student Poster Contest is January 10.

-- Exhibit Space: The deadline for reserving exhibit space is February 1, but for a discount reserve your space by January 31.

The Conference is sponsored by the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation and PA Environment Digest - Crisci Associates.

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12/16/2013