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EPA’s Watershed Academy sponsors monthly Webcasts, audio versions of which are available on their website. Past Webcast topics include Using Rain Gardens to Reduce Runoff, Climate Change, Smart Growth, AMD and Art, EPA's STORET system, TMDLs and trading through the National Estuary Program, the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) Program, Brownfields Redevelopment, Watershed-based NPDES Permitting, Integrating Wetlands into Watershed Protection; Sustainable Financing for Watershed Groups; Phase II Stormwater; Low Impact Development Strategies, Tools, and Techniques for Sustainable Watersheds; and Eight Tools for Watershed Protection in Developing Areas. http://www.epa.gov/watershedwebcasts PA Dirt and Gravel Road ESM Workshops The Center for Dirt & Gravel Roads and Penn State University will be holding their Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance (ESM) Training. The ESM training provides basic knowledge and tools necessary to maintain roads in a more cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. The training is directed towards Municipalities, the Bureau of Forestry, and others entities responsible for unpaved road maintenance. Workshops will be held on the following dates and locations:
http://www.mri.psu.edu/centers/cdgrs/calendar/calendar.html The American Public Works Association is beginning a webinar series on sustainability issues, including "Green Transportation and Smart Growth" on January 15, and "Low Impact Development for Public Works" on February 26. https://www.apwa.net/Education/web.asp PA Westmoreland Conservation District Events The Westmoreland Conservation District¡¯s upcoming slate of programs offers a variety of informative and fun ways to learn more about conservation. While some are geared to specific audiences or an advanced level of technical expertise, anyone is welcome to attend. Upcoming events include:
http://www.wcdpa.com/documents/EdCalendarDr2.pdf Michigan Decentralized Wastewater Workshop The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) invites decision makers and planners of small communities to attend a workshop about technology options and management strategies for decentralized wastewater treatment. The workshop will take place January 12 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. This workshop will inform small community planners about the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of decentralized wastewater treatment options as well as how to manage those systems while considering the local conditions. https://www.conservationinformation.org/?site=1&action=event&ID=259&day=12&month=1&year=2009 PADCNR Workshops For 2009 Community Conservation Partnership Grants The PA DCNR in partnership with the PA Recreation and Park Society, has scheduled a series of eight grant workshops for the 2009 Community Conservation Partnership Grant Program. The deadline for applications is April 22. These workshops will feature the new DCNR e-Grant application process and the greening of the C2P2 grant program. The workshops will be held on the following dates:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp?intDivisionID=24 PA Nutrient and Carbon Credit Trading Seminars The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Area Council are jointly hosting two one-day seminars on nutrient credit and carbon tradingon February 12 in State College and February 19 in Lancaster. The public session at both meetings will be geared toward farmers and other landowners interested in generating nutrient and carbon credits. http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=11081&SubjectID= The Urban Water management conference will take place on March 23-26 in Overland Park, KS. Urban Water Management is an integrated water quality conference and exhibition focusing on stormwater BMPs, Phase II regulations, green infrastructure, and funding of municipal and industrial water management programs. It will cover design, construction, maintenance and emerging technology for urban water quality. http://www.urbanwatermgt.com The NJ Stream Restoration short-course provides training in geomorphic and ecological understanding and analysis for sustainable stream restoration, drawing upon experience in implemented projects from a wide range of environments. The first two days (April 27-28) will teach participants about restoration approaches and how to determine what's suitable for a given stream. The entire five days (April 27- May 1) include additional training in field techniques and integration of geomorphology into restoration planning and design. http://streamrestorationnj.com PA Land Conservation Conference The 7th Annual Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference and Confluence, Working Together to Protect our Land, Water & Communities, will be held on May 7-9 in State College, PA. Conference topics include land conservation, water quality protection, habitat restoration, organizational development issues, emerging science, community engagement, advanced topics, and innovation. http://conserveland.org/conferences World Environmental & Water Resources Congress The World Environmental and Water Resources Congress will be held on May 17-21 in Kansas City, MO. Organized by EWRI and ASCE, this Congress' central theme is the great rivers of the world and the engineering challenges of balancing environmental and development issues while achieving a sustainable future. http://content.asce.org/conferences/ewri2009/index.html NEIWPCC Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference The Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference organized by New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission will be held on May 18-20 in Portland, ME. The conference brings together all those in New England and New York State involved in NPS pollution management, including participants from state, federal, and municipal governments, private sector, academia, and watershed organizations. http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/ River Network's National River Rally Baltimore, Maryland will play host to the 10th National River Rally on May 29-June1. Highlights include: a series of intensive, 4-hour workshops on Friday afternoon; over 70 additional workshops covering topics of interest to staff, volunteers and board members of river conservation organizations; office hours, mentoring sessions and real life, in-person conversations with funders and exhibitors; and the River Heroes Banquet.. http://www.rivernetwork.org/rn/rally/
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