Pennsylvania Statewide Watershed Conference

Watershed Connections: Engaging Communities and Restoring Our Watersheds, Together

REGISTER TODAY and join your watershed colleagues and friends at the 2023 Statewide Watershed Conference at a new location- Altoona, PA- l for two days of inspiring, engaging, and meaningful presentations and conversations.

You will have the opportunity to learn from fellow watershed organization leaders as they share restoration and education project success stories as well as their journeys toward effective strategic planning and  people-centered- leadership.

Explore how urban youth and underserved youth are connecting with local farmer to learn about best practices to protect water and about new efforts to train landscapers to identify invasive species and select natives instead!

And as always you’ll hear all about the science of water quality monitoring and watershed restoration- from  understanding and interpreting your data to improving buffer installation outcomes to restoring floodplains and reduce flooding impacts.

New this year: An optional half-day interactive workshop on Sunday morning at 10 AM, “Effective and Impactful Media Engagement and Communication.”

 

Hotel and Venue Details

This year’s conference will take place at the Altoona Grand Hotel  located at 1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona PA 16601.

A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate of only $80.00 per night, plus applicable taxes. Call 814-946-1631 and mention that you are reserving a room in the POWR Room Block. ” You must reserve a room before September 12 to receive the discounted rate.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

This event is not possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

View the Sponsorship Opportunities to learn how you can showcase your services, programs, and resources while supporting this event and water and watershed protection in Pennsylvania!

Questions about the conference program or sponsorships can be sent to Tali MacArthur at [email protected]