Environmental professionals and students pursuing environmental careers are encouraged to attend the Society of Women Environmental Professionals Capital Chapter’s second annual “Making Environmental Connections” conference on March 1.

The conference will be held at Harrisburg Area Community College C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., .

The conference will provide attendees an opportunity to learn about emerging environmental issues, to network with other environmental professionals, and to mentor local college students interested in becoming environmental specialists.

Panel discussions by industry leaders on current environmental topics such as water quality, biofuels, conservation and open space corridors, and global warming are planned. A student mentoring luncheon and sponsorship exhibits will also be included. Joanne Denworth from Governor Rendell’s Office of Policy will deliver the keynote address.

For more information, including registration materials, please visit the “Making Environmental Connections” or e-mail Bev Reinhold at breinhold@state.pa.us .

1/26/2007