Great Valley Water Resources Science Forum

Where can you join with nationally recognized experts to discuss water quality and land use issues on environmentally sensitive lands, find out the latest on Marcellus Shale drilling and groundwater concerns, and learn the current information on remediation regulations and techniques?The place is Growing Communities on Karst 2010 and the Great Valley Water Resources Science Forum at NCTC September 16-17. Register today at the new low price of just $25 for two days. (Flyer attached.)

This conference is for: planning staff, elected officials, stormwater managers, public works staff, transportation supervisors, engineers, developers, geologists, soil scientists, remediation experts, urban foresters, watershed associations, concerned citizens, conservationists, well/gas drillers, landscapers, educators, environmental consultants, and conversation professionals.

Program Summary

• Field Trips
  • Dye tracing and detection methods
  • Using GPS to collect data
  • Understanding carbonate rock land forms
• Groundwater Contamination Issues
  • Drilling in the Marcellus Shale
  • Topographic settings and water quality
  • Understanding ecology and groundwater
• Local Planning Issues
  • Chesapeake Bay activities
  • Water supply
  • Developing land use policy for karst
  • Early warning systems for source water protection
• Using Geographic Information Systems
  • GPS data uploads
  • Fracture Trace/Lineament Analysis
• Remediation Methods and Regulations

Conference fees of $25 includes two days of seminars and instruction by experts and professionals. Fee includes NCTC’s fabulous lunch buffet and breaks. Wednesday field trip ($15 extra) includes canoe rental. Commercial display space available!