Trout Unlimited and the West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Coalition will host the 7th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium on April 10-11 at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center, State College.

April 10 will host a workshop on how to apply for and manage grants. April 11 will be filled with a variety of presentations on topics related to abandoned mine drainage cleanup efforts in the West Branch Susquehanna watershed.

Student Poster Contest

A student poster competition will be held on April 10th in conjunction with the 7th West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium. Posters should present research related to abandoned mine drainage, abandoned mine reclamation, or a related topic.

Projects with a focus in the West Branch Susquehanna River basin are preferred, but not required.

Each student entering a poster will have the registration fee for April 10 and April 11 waived. A monetary award will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants.

To enter, send an abstract (250 word maximum) along with your name, affiliation and contact information to Dr. Jennifer Demchak by sending email to: demchak@mansfield.edu

by 5:00 p.m. on March 28.

Research Posters: If you are not a student, but would still like to display a research poster there will be a free area to display your work. If you would like to display a poster please contact Rebecca Holler by sending email to: rholler@tu.org for more details.

For more information: Contact Trout Unlimited at 570-748-4901 or send email to: rholler@tu.org. Get updates about the Symposium by visiting the West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Symposium webpage.

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