This conference at the University of Delaware Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark will address erosion, sediment, stormwater management and related issues. The conference is being organized by the Sediment and Stormwater Management Program of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Soil and Water Conservation. An awards banquet takes place later in Columbia, MD with keynote speaker Dr. Patrick Moore, founder of Greenpeace. Saturday's educational sessions are followed by a lunch program on conflict resolution and the Annual MFA Members Meeting. Commercial and educational exhibits will be on display throughout the event.
Cost varies and depends on level of participation.
This symposium in Hershey, PA will address the impact of sediment loads in the Susquehanna River Basin. Topics include the sediment buildup behind the dams on the lower reaches of the river and its effects on delivered sediment and nutrient loads to the Chesapeake Bay. It will also focus on the sources of of basinwide sediment loads, the impact of episodic storm events on sediment transport, and management options for addressing the problem. The symposium is presented by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission with sponsorship from the Chesapeake Bay Commission. Registration deadline is Nov. 30.