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Responsible Energy Development:  Protecting our Coldwater Resources

February 19 & 20, 2010

Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

 

Conference Objectives

To promote the sharing of ideas and concepts among diverse groups with common interests, such as nonprofit organizations, Trout Unlimited chapters, sportsmen’s groups, and watershed associations, along with environmental professionals from conservation districts, agencies, and consulting firms.

 

 

 

Conference Overview

View Conference Agenda & Registration Here

 

Friday evening will feature an evening reception with opportunities to network in the exhibit area; the reception will include appetizers and a cash bar.  On Saturday, February 20, the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with our keynote speakers. Twelve breakout sessions will round out the morning and afternoon, with topics related to oil and gas exploration, wind power generation, access and transmission corridors, and coal extraction. Presentations will highlight research, case studies, proactive community action, policy and regulations, and targeted outreach and advocacy that have played a part in ensuring environmental protection. Participants will be treated to a buffet lunch. A question-and-answer session with speakers will conclude the day.

 

 

Friday Optional Workshop

On Friday, February 19, the conference will begin with an optional afternoon workshop on the basics of wind energy development and gas exploration and extraction in Pennsylvania. The workshop is an additional $20. Information will include economic, regulatory, and policy considerations, along with the basic processes used to explore, site, and implement the development of wind farms and gas wells.

 

 

Exhibitor Information

Table Space:

Nonprofits and government agencies, *$75

For-profits, *$200

Electricity, if needed: $39 additional

Additional table at booth: $48

 

*Includes one complimentary registration

For exhibit space (one six-foot table), please fill out the registration form. Each exhibit space includes one complimentary registration.  Additional exhibitors must be registered for the conference. The exhibitor deadline is February 1, 2010.

 

 

Poster Session

Posters are invited from watershed organizations, Trout Unlimited chapters, students, and any other groups who have projects to share with the conference participants. There is no charge for posters, which should measure no larger than four by five feet. Easels will be provided, but you must provide your own poster board. Poster presenters do not receive a free registration and must register for the conference.

 Poster submissions: e-mail to Deborah Nardone, Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited, dnardone@coldwaterheritage.org by February 1, 2010.