The PA Council of Trout Unlimited is hosting a Roundtable on Climate Change Effects on Fish, Wildlife and Forests on March 27 at the Marts Sport and Conference Center, Room 214, at Wilkes University, 274 Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Roundtable experts will discuss how climate change is affecting fish, wildlife and forests in Pennsylvania, and what the future holds.  Speakers include--

-- Shawn Rummel, PhD, Field and Research Manager, PA Coldwater Habitat Restoration Program, Trout Unlimited;

-- Greg Czarnecki, Climate Change & Research Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;

-- Lisa Williams, Program Leader, Ruffed Grouse and Webless Migratory Game Birds, Bureau of Wildlife Management, Game Commission;

-- Jeff Stratford, PhD, Associate Professor, Biology Department, Wilkes University; and

-- Ed Perry, National Wildlife Federation, PA Outreach Coordinator, Climate Change Campaign.

Other Upcoming Events

-- April 14: Lunch meeting to discuss the Future of the Little Lehigh

-- June 17-24: Keystone/TU Teens Conservation Camp

-- July 17-21: PA Brookies Field School, Wildlife Leadership Academy

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the PA Council of Trout Unlimited website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Council (top of page).

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[Posted: March 13, 2018]

3/19/2018