The Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring a workshop February 21 in McKean County to help local government officials, contractors and developers better understand how wetland- and stream-related issues can impact developments.

The session will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Foster Township Municipal Building, 1185 E. Main St., Bradford.

Presentation information will include: State and federal permitting related to wetlands, streams, ponds and more; Guidelines for maintenance or placement of culverts and bridge structures; Steps for developers to take when planning new development;

Recommendations for commercial and industrial site development; Floodplains and what they mean for development; and, Guidelines for utility line stream crossings.

Reservations must be made by February 16 with DEP’s Jennifer Mongera, 814-332-6816, jmongera@state.pa.us ; or Jeff Andrews at the Bradford Office of Community and Economic Development, 814-368-7170, jandrews@bradfordpa.org .

2/3/2006