The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the 2008 Keystone Coldwater Conference with the theme, “Headwaters Ecosystems: Protection, Management and Research,” being held in State College on February 22-23.

This year’s theme will focus will be on protection and management of headwater ecosystems and will highlight emerging research and successful partnerships concerned with their health and preservation.

On February 22, the conference begins with an optional Friday afternoon workshop covering taxonomy and field identification of headwater amphibians, reptiles, fish, mussels, invertebrates and plants; followed by an evening reception with networking opportunities, poster displays, refreshments and music.

On February 23 keynoters Larry L. Schweiger, President of the National Wildlife Foundation, and Bern Sweeney, President of the Stroud Water Research Center, will address “The State of our Headwater Ecosystems.”

Eight breakouts sessions will round off the morning and afternoon with topics related to the latest research and management tools to improve our watersheds.

The conference concludes with a wrap-up and closing remarks by the keynote speakers. Exhibitor space is available.

The conference agenda and registration information can be found on the 2008 Keystone Coldwater Conference webpage or by contacting Deborah Nardone at 814-359-5233 or send email to: dnardone@coldwaterheritage.org .

1/4/2008