Landowners, municipal officials, watershed organizations, farmers and contractors are encouraged to attend a March 29 workshop at the Elk County Visitor Center in Benezette to learn the latest on stream protection, best management practices and forest buffers.

Among the speakers will be Dr. Bern Sweeney, President of the Stroud Water Research Center in Chester County.

The Elk County Conservation District,  Western PA Conservancy, Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are supporting the workshop.

This free workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Lunch will be provided.

The deadline for registration is March 24.  Space is limited to the first 50 registrants. To register, contact Kate Yetzer by sending email to kyetzer@countyofelkpa.com or call 814-776-5369.

2/29/2016