We are pleased to announce that LandStudies’ Mike LaSala has been selected to present at the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) 2017 Conference! Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities are required to know where pollutants in streams and rivers come from so they can address them accordingly. In order to do so, […]
LandStudies’ President, Kelly Gutshall will present as part of a panel session with Sara Gibson (Manager of Rapho Township), Andy Mears (Senior Associate with Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.) and Lori Yeich (Recreation and Conservation Manager with PA DCNR). Their session is titled, “How Parks and Trails Can Address Stormwater Issues.” Those in attendance will […]
“Where Land Meets Water. Protecting Our Farmland, Natural Lands, and Waterways” The PA Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s annual training, networking, and inspirational event for private and public land conservation groups and individuals. The event will host seminars and workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. See the full schedule and details for registration here http://conserveland.org/2017-conference/
Part of any municipality’s stormwater management program (SWMP) involves public outreach and education. It is important to teach citizens what stormwater is, how it can affect our waterways, and what they can do to help. That’s why our friends at Ephrata Borough are celebrating National Public Works Week with the event, “Borough Operation Kid Day”. […]
LandStudies is proud to be a sponsor of Lancaster Water Week that will celebrate our unique waterways in Lancaster County, and strengthen the sense of stewardship through family friendly tours, educational outreach, volunteer opportunities, outdoor recreation, films, and more. The award winning floodplain restoration project, Big Spring Run, will be showcased on Friday, June 9th […]
LandStudies’ President Kelly Gutshall will be presenting on “Economic Ecology – Floodplain Restoration: Maximizing Economic and Environmental Returns” on June 8th at this year’s Native Plants in the Landscape Conference at 10:35 am. She will discuss how Economic Ecology is used as an innovative, regional approach to solving water issues that can maximize both […]
LandStudies will be exhibiting at this year’s Chiques Creek Watershed Expo, which is a featured event in the Lancaster County Conservancy’s Water Week. This is a family friendly, educational event that is free to the public. Some highlights of this expo will include rain barrel painting, home composting workshop, a model rain garden, native plant […]
Lancaster County Conservancy is hosting an afternoon of family friendly activities followed by their annual meeting and picnic at Climbers Run Nature Preserve. This event is free and open to the public; however, if you plan on staying for the picnic (food and drinks) you must register and purchase tickets by June 2nd. Registration details […]
The Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP), the PA Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are having their summer kickoff networking event. Members of one or more of the groups are invited to attend at no cost. Appetizers will be provided. LandStudies’ President, Kelly Gutshall, plans to attend. […]
LandStudies’ Mike LaSala will present a variety of topics related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) at this all-day workshop. Subject matter includes defining MS4s, understanding state and federal MS4 regulatory requirements, how to apply for an MS4 permit, how to develop a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP), and examples from within Pennsylvania. The cost […]
