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SUMMARY:Lititz recCenter 24th Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies is a proud sponsor of this year’s Lititz recCenter Golf Tournament. Sponsorship money helps support the Lititz recCenter. For information on how to register or become a sponsor\, click here https://operations.daxko.com/Online/Programs/ProgramDetails.aspx?id=34a413c9-fd0d-4b95-98d9-6de85d931c80&pid=1842998&cid=3045
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/lititz-reccenter-24th-annual-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Iron Valley Golf Club\,\, 201 Iron Valley Drive\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ephrata Kids Day
DESCRIPTION: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”. Group tours of the borough’s Public Works Complex will run from 10 am to 1 pm on May 23 and 24. Come learn how the borough’s Public Works works\, in a fun\, family-friendly atmosphere.
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/ephrata-kids-day/
LOCATION:Ephrata Borough\, 124 S. State St.\, Ephrata\, PA\, 17522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Stormwater Management: Compliance\, Coordination & Cost! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies’ Kelly Gutshall\, Mark Gutshall\, and Mike LaSala will each present at this day-long workshop for planners\, elected officials\, planning commission members\, solicitors\, and residents interested in stormwater management. Other presenters include staff from the Department of Environmental Protection\, Derry Township\, HRG\, and Lititz Borough. \nCost is $35 for members of the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) or $40 for non-members. The cost includes the workshop\, lunch\, and break refreshments. 5.5 CM credits are pending approval for AICP members. To register\, fill out the form that can be found here  and mail in with check by May 10. Questions? Contact Pam at 717-0771-9870 or pshellenberger@ycpc.org. \nAgenda: \n8:00 am: Registration \n8:15 am: Welcome \n8:20 am: Stormwater Management: Big Picture\, Lee McDonnell\, PA DEP\, Bureau of Clean Water \n9:20 am: Stormwater Management: Regional Initiative\, Felicia Dell\, York County Planning Commission \n10:20 am:  Break \n10:30 am: Economic Ecology-Pollution Removal & Flood Reduction at a Regional Scale\, Mark & Kelly Gutshall\, LandStudies \n12:00 pm: Lunch \n12:45 pm: Planning in the Fast Lane \n1:00 pm: Creating a Stormwater Authority\, Mike Callahan\, Derry Township & Adrienne Vicari\, HRG \n2:00 pm: EPA Audit Experience\, Sue Barry\, Elijah Yearick & Scott Hain\, Lititz Borough & Mike LaSala\, LandStudies \n3:00 pm: Wrap-Up
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/stormwater-management-compliance-coordination-cost-workshop/
LOCATION:Giant Food Store Community Center\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T180000
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CREATED:20170419T013945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T013945Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home
DESCRIPTION:  \nLandStudies is proud to be a sponsor of this one-day film showing. Come join fellow nature lovers to view this beautiful\, environmental documentary about how communities and individuals can play a role in protecting our ecosystem by “bringing nature home.” The event includes time to explore the Idea Garden as well as a panel discussion following the film. \n 
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/hometown-habitat-stories-bringing-nature-home/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Ag Research Extension Farm\, 1446 Auction Road\, Manheim\, PA\, 17545\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 12th Annual Vista School PTO Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies is a proud Silver sponsor of this year’s Vista School PTO Golf Classic. Sponsorship money helps support the Vista School in their effort to bring hope to children and their families living with autism in Central Pennsylvania. \nTo find out more about the event\, about the Vista School\, and registration\, volunteer\, donation\, and sponsorship opportunities please click here https://www.golfinvite.com/events/Default.aspx?pageName=vista
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/12th-annual-vista-school-pto-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Dauphin Highlands Golf Course\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T170000
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SUMMARY:PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Annual Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies’ Mike LaSala along with DCNR Central PA Regional Supervisor\, Lori Yeich\, will be presenting on “Integrating P3s Into Stormwater Compliance”\, at this year’s PSAB conference on May 9th\, from 2-3pm. Their presentation will provide a proven\, solution based public-private partnership (P3) in addressing stormwater (MS4) regulatory compliance in a cost-effective way. Topics of emphasis include community parks\, infrastructure\, audits\, and required documentation. \nSee the full schedule and details for registration here http://boroughs.org/subpage.php?link=2017%20Annual%20Conference
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/pa-state-association-boroughs-psab-annual-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
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SUMMARY:2017 PA Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Where Land Meets Water. Protecting Our Farmland\, Natural Lands\, and Waterways” \nThe 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. \nSee the full schedule and details for registration here http://conserveland.org/2017-conference/
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/2017-pa-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Double Tree Resort by Hilton\, 2400 Willow Street Pike\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T140000
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SUMMARY:P3 Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nPhiladelphia | May 2-3\, 2017 | Host: Ballard Spahr LLP\nDay 1 — Tuesday\, May 2 (2:00 to 5:00 p.m.)\nWelcome Remarks and P3Bootcamp Overview (2:00 to 2:10 p.m.)\nSpeakers: Steve Park\, Partner\, Ballard Spahr LLP Paul Kalomiris\, Deputy Director\, NCPPP The Framework of Public-Private Partnerships (2:10 to 3:10 p.m.) \n\nWhat is a P3?\nHow do P3s differ from traditional privatization and procurement processes?\nWhat are the different structures for P3 transactions (mid-term to long-term O&M contracts;design\, build\, operate and maintain (DBOM) contracts; design\, build\, finance\, operate and maintain (DBFOM) transactions; concession\, lease and franchise transactions)?\n\nFirst Steps in the Process (3:10 to 4:10 p.m.)\nSpeakers: John Smolen\, Partner\, Nossaman LLP Tim Weston\, Partner\, K&L Gates LLP P3 \n\nPreparing the agency. Identifying a P3 champion.\nIdentifying and marshaling the resources required to implement a successful P3.\nEvaluating whether the agency has sufficient legal authority for a P3\, and what procurement procedures apply.\nBringing and keeping stakeholders on board.\nImplementing an active communications plan.\n\nMarket Trends (4:10 to 5:00 p.m.)\nSpeakers: Mike Schutt\, Vice President\, Plenary Group\, Thomas Dooney\, Managing Director\, Bostonia Partners LLC \n\nWhere is the P3 market headed?\nWhat sectors are primed for P3 growth?\nHow will the market trends affect your approach to projects?\n\nNetworking Reception (5:00 to 6:00 p.m.) \nDay 2 — Wednesday\, May 3 (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)\nIdentifying and Developing a P3 Project (8:00 to 9:30 a.m.)\nSpeakers: Mike Schutt\, Vice President\, Plenary Group Arthur Smith\, President\, Management Analysis\, Incorporated John Smolen\, Partner\, Nossaman LLP \n\nWhat attracts the private sector to P3 projects?\nEvaluating whether a project is a suitable candidate for a P3.\nConsidering options for P3 approaches.\nFormulating the project based on the agency’s needs.\nIdentifying and allocating risk.\n\nBreak (9:30 to 9:45 a.m.) \nP3 Financing (9:45 to 11:00 a.m.)\nSpeakers: Thomas Dooney\, Managing Director\, Bostonia Partners LLC Steve Park\, Partner\, Ballard Spahr LLP \n\nWhat tools are available\, and how to evaluate which tools are most appropriate to a particular project.\nWhat are the key elements/issues/structures involved in financing a P3?\nWhat do equity investors and lenders look for in a project?\nWhat do practitioners need to see in a structure to make a deal work?\n\nThe Procurement Process (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)\nSpeakers: Kimberly Magrini\, Associate\, Ballard Spahr LLP John Smolen\, Partner\, Nossaman \n\nOverview of the procurement process.\nRunning a transparent procurement while maintaining the confidentiality of bidders.\nTiming of the procurement and the status of the environmental/permitting process.\nEncouraging competition and engaging the industry.\nThe RFI\, RFQ and RFP processes.\nNegotiating the P3 agreement.\n\nLLP Lunch (12:30 to 1:30 p.m.)\nSpeaker: Dominique Lueckenhoff\, Acting Director\, Water Protection Division\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Region 3 \nContract Administration during the Construction and O&M Periods (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)\nSpeakers: Arthur Smith\, President\, Management Analysis\, Incorporated Ali Zaidi\, Senior Advisor\, Morrison & Foerster LLP \n\nWhat to expect.\nRoles and responsibilities.\nThe implementation process.\nTakeaways.\n\nWrap Up / Final Q&A Period (2:30 to 3:00 p.m.)\nSpeakers: All Faculty
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/p3-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Ballard Spaar LLP\, 1735 Market Street\, 48th Floor \, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103-7599\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T130000
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SUMMARY:2017 Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 learn from Kelly and several other presenters how townships in the state are using green infrastructure to turn their parks\, trails\, and waterways from things that are “nice to have” into multi-functional necessities for their community. Along the way they are lowering their park maintenance costs\, expanding their recreational opportunities\, obtaining grant funding\, and mitigating stormwater permitting requirements. Real world examples will include the Cocalico Creek Watershed Restoration Planning project\, the Jackson Township Golf Park\, and the Warwick Township School District\, among others. \nTo learn more about the conference and register\, visit http://conference.psats.org
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/2017-pennsylvania-state-association-township-supervisors-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T213850Z
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SUMMARY:PSATS 2017 Conference Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMunicipal 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\, they need to monitor dry and wet weather discharges from their storm sewer outfalls. \nLandStudies’ certified MS4 professional\, Mike LaSala\, will explain the ins and outs of “MS4 Outfall Screening and Monitoring: Dry Weather vs. Wet Weather” at the annual conference\, Tuesday\, April 25\, 2017\, at the Hershey Lodge. \nSpeaker: Michael LaSala\, CPMSM (CMS4S)\, CSI\nTopic: MS4 Outfall Screen Monitoring: Dry Weather vs. Wet Weather\nEvent: PSATS 2017 Conference Workshop\nSponsor: Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)\nLocation: Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/psats-2017-conference-workshop/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T153000
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SUMMARY:Legacy Sediment\, Riparian Corridors\, and Total Maximum Daily Loads
DESCRIPTION:This STAC workshop will be structured around panel discussions on each of three themes: legacy sediment\, riparian corridors\, and total maximum daily loads\, with three-four experts on the panel who will be asked to address specific questions and cite key evidence.  These will be followed by group discussion and individuals designated as “synthesizers” will come up with discussion points to summarize or respond to the panel.  Panelists and discussants will be asked to prepare notes with reference citations that can be used by the steering committee in preparing the workshop proceedings. \nDAY 1:  \n9:30 – 10:00 am         Sign-In and Coffee (provided) \n10:00 am                    Welcome\, Introductions\, Overview of workshop Objectives and Outcomes – Andy Miller \nTheme A: \n10:30 – 12:00 pm      A1 Panelists:  Allan James\, Sean Smith\, Dorothy Merritts\, Greg Noe \n(~10 minutes per speaker\, plus additional Q&A) \n\nHow should legacy sediment be defined in the context of the Chesapeake Bay management effort?\nWhat is the importance of legacy sediments compared to other sediment sources affecting Bay conditions?\nTo what extent do legacy sediments provide an important source of nutrient contributions by comparison with other sources?\n\n12:00 – 12:45 pm      Lunch (provided) \n12:45 – 2:15 pm        A2 Panelists:  Jim Pizzuto\, Cliff Hupp\, Allen Gellis\, Karl Wegmann \n\nHow do the distribution\, characteristics and relative magnitude of legacy sediment vary with watershed scale or geographic location?\nTo what extent are lag times for sediment delivery and intermediate floodplain storage processes relevant to our assessment of the problem?\n\n2:15 pm                      Break \nTheme B:   \n2:30 – 3:45 pm           B1 Panelists:  Art Parola\, Solange Filoso\, Drew Altland\, Tess Thompson \n\nWhat do we know about the engineering reliability and water-quality effectiveness of practices designed to mitigate the potential downstream impacts of legacy sediment at the watershed scale?\n\n3:45 pm                      Break \n4:00 – 5:15 pm           B2 Panelists:  Don Weller\, Bern Sweeney\, Peter Kleinman\, Kathy Boomer \n\nWhat do we know about the relative effectiveness at the watershed scale of practices designed to retain or prevent mobilization of sediment and associated nutrients from sources other than legacy sediment?\n\n5:30 pm                      Adjourn Day \nDAY 2: \n8:30 – 9:00 am           Light breakfast (provided) \n9:00 – 9:30 am           Recap Day 1 \nTheme C: \n9:30 – 12:00 pm        Panelists:  Kevin Smith\, Stu Schwartz\, Erik Michelson\, Gary Shenk\, Ryan Cole \n\nHow do we decide on the appropriate combination of controls from Theme B (both in design and number) to reduce impacts on Chesapeake Bay?\nWhat are costs and constraints that influence ability to implement practices?\nWhat additional information do managers need to inform their choices?\n\n12:00 – 12:45 pm      Lunch (provided) \nPanel Synthesis \n12:45 – 1:30 pm        Theme A Panel Response and Discussion – \nA1 Synthesizers:  Mike Langland\, Andy Miller\, Bob Walter \nA2 Synthesizers:  John Brakebill\, Katie Skalak\, Dorothy Merritts \n1:30 – 2:15 pm           Theme B Panel Response and Discussion – \nB1 Synthesizers:  Scott Lowe\, Mike Trumbauer\, Sean Smith\, Ken Murin \nB2 Synthesizers:  Karen Prestegaard\, Matt Baker\, Tom Schueler \n2:15 – 3:00 pm           Theme C Panel Response and Discussion – \nC Synthesizers:  Ann Swanson\, Lisa Wainger\, Denise Clearwater \n3:00 – 3:30 pm           Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps \n3:30 pm                      Adjourn \n  \n 
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/legacy-sediment-riparian-corridors-total-maximum-daily-loads/
LOCATION:Westin Annapolis\, 100 Westgate Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T120000
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SUMMARY:Brubaker Run Floodplain Restoration Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Oak Tree Development Group\, a Lancaster-based real estate development company\, is partnering with East Hempfield Township on an expansive water quality initiative located within the proposed 98-acre Lime Spring Square commercial development project. This major floodplain restoration project will help the Township meet its EPA directed Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals at no cost to taxpayers. The restoration efforts will remove an estimated 35\,000 cubic yards (38\,500 tons) of legacy sediment from the floodplain during construction. \nEfforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay have intensified in recent years\, resulting in an increased level of regulation for governments and private industries. In January 2016\, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) started requiring municipalities and the state government to expend considerable resources to address pollution reduction requirements for MS4s as part of its “reboot” to the Chesapeake Bay efforts. At the same time\, many companies\, municipalities\, and business operations have less money available to address these issues due to the economy\, associated government spending cuts\, and smaller operating and capital expenditure budgets. \nEast Hempfield Township is required by its MS4 permit to reduce sediment pollution by at least 10 percent\, or approximately 346 tons of sediment in the Little Conestoga Creek Watershed. Once constructed\, the Lime Spring Square project\, using the PADEP-approved floodplain restoration Best Management Practice (BMP)\, will have an estimated annual sediment load reduction of 250 tons (115 lb/ft/yr per PADEP PRP Instructions 3/2017). The amount of sediment pollution removed each year by the project will equal that of approximately 64 miles of buffers installed on both sides of the stream\, which would have cost the public as much as $5.6 million. Both the Oak Tree Development Group and the Township will benefit from using floodplain restoration. Furthermore\, Oak Tree expects to gain as much as 100\,000 square feet of additional leasable space on the project site. The Township will gain an 11-acre recreational park in addition to the MS4 pollution reduction credits beyond Oak Tree’s permit obligations. \nUpdate (5/31/18): Since completion of the project\, we were able to update our calculations based on site measurements and monitoring which results in a sediment load reduction of 400 tons per year. \nImplementing the floodplain restoration BMP is a unique opportunity for local and state governments in Pennsylvania to join forces with the private sector to maximize funding sources and create substantive rather than symbolic water quality benefits that can be applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated water quality improvements for the commonwealth. The restored and functioning stream system results in two synergistic benefits that are of significant interest to the public and private sector: (1) pollutant load reductions and (2) stormwater management. The multiple and overlapping benefits require that floodplain restoration projects be looked at holistically within the context of the development site rather than the traditional “each side of the creek” approach to stormwater management. Significant hurdles exist currently to optimizing benefits of this BMP and a public/private partnership to its full potential because floodplain restoration does not “fit” within traditional stormwater BMP thinking within the various state agencies. \nBy looking beyond traditional ways of developing and permitting stormwater BMPs\, land development provides a significant opportunity for both economic and environmental gains for the private and public sectors. The private sector may have the financial resources to fund the implementation of floodplain restoration as part of the land development planning\, permitting\, and construction process\, while benefitting from the additional developable space that would otherwise be required to implement traditional stormwater BMPs. Local and state governments benefit from the pollution reductions and the community benefits from cleaner water\, additional wildlife habitat\, and enhanced aesthetics.
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/brubaker-run-floodplain-restoration/
LOCATION:Oak Tree Development Group\, 2450 Marietta Avenue\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T130000
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SUMMARY:2017 Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies’ President\, Kelly Gutshall will present as part of a panel session with Ruth Ann Hocker (Stormwater Program Manager with the City of Lancaster)\, Claire Maulhardt\, P.L.A. (City Beautiful H20 Manager for Capital Region Water)\, and Lori Yeich (Recreation and Conservation Manager\, PA DCNR). Their session is titled\, “How Parks and Trails Can Address Stormwater Issues.” Those in attendance will learn from Kelly and several other presenters how townships in the state are using green infrastructure to turn their parks\, trails\, and waterways from things that are “nice to have” into multi-functional necessities for their community. Along the way they are lowering their park maintenance costs\, expanding their recreational opportunities\, obtaining grant funding\, and mitigating stormwater permitting requirements. Real world examples will include the Cocalico Creek Watershed Restoration Planning project\, the Jackson Township Golf Park\, and the Warwick Township School District\, among others. \nTo learn more about the conference and register\, visit http://www.prps.org/training/training-conference.html
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/2017-pennsylvania-recreation-park-society-prps-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Penn State Extension Professional Pest Managers School
DESCRIPTION:  \nLandStudies’ Jimmy Kreider will present at the upcoming Professional Pest Managers School. This training is designed to give licensed pesticide applicators a cost-effective way of obtaining pesticide applicator recertification credits. The program includes pesticide safety\, pesticide application focused classes in turf\, landscape\, pond maintenance\, pool maintenance\, right-of-way\, nursery\, indoor pest control\, and invertebrate pest management. Kreider’s presentation will be on “Maintenance of Green Infrastructure: Rain Gardens\, Basins and Wetlands”. \nPre-registration is $95 and interested individuals must register by March 9th. “Day of” registration is $125. Click here to register and to learn about the Pesticide Credits being offered (pending approval by the PA Department of Agriculture).
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/penn-state-extension-professional-pest-managers-school/
LOCATION:Eden Resort & Suites\, 222 Eden Rd  \,  Lancaster\, PA\, 17601-4216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144548
CREATED:20161205T185416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T192509Z
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Business Forum – Businesses for the Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay faces many environmental challenges\, but there are many committed individuals and organizations working together to help make a difference. Are you one of them? If so\, please join LandStudies’ President Kelly Gutshall\, RLA\, ASLA\, and others at the Chesapeake Business Forum on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Climbers Run Preserve\, 226 Frogtown Road\, Pequea\, PA. At the forum you will get the chance to network with PA business\, non-profit\, and government leaders to develop sustainable solutions for the Bay. For more information and to register\, visit http://businesses.allianceforthebay.org/event/chesapeake-business-forum-12-7-16. \nSpeaker: Kelly Gutshall\, RLA\, ASLA\, President/Landscape Architect\, LandStudies\nTopic: Doing More to Improve the Bay\nEvent: Chesapeake Business Forum\nSponsor: Businesses for the Bay\nLocation: Climber’s Run Preserve\, 226 Frogtown Road\, Pequea\, PA 17565\nTime: 10:00AM to 3:00PM
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/chesapeake-business-forum-businesses-bay/
LOCATION:Climber’s Run Preserve\, 226 Frogtown Road\, Pequea\, PA\, 17565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T160000
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CREATED:20161205T183723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T191821Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Pest Managers School - Rain Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to maintain rain gardens\, wetlands\, or other green infrastructure\, in addition to learning more about managing pests in landscaping? Then join LandStudies’ Jimmy Kreider\, PCH-SLC\, at the PSU Professional Pest Managers School on December 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Grantville. Walk-ins are welcome: the cost is $125. Pesticide credits may be available from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. For more information\, visit extension.psu.edu. \nSpeaker: James Kreider\, PCH-SLC\, Director of Field Operations\, LandStudies\nTopic: Maintenance of Green Infrastructure: Rain Gardens\, Basins and Wetlands\nEvent: Penn State University’s Professional Pest Managers School\nSponsor: Penn State Extension\nLocation: Holiday Inn – Grantville\nTime: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/professional-pest-managers-school-rain-gardens/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Grantville\, 604 Station Rd\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144548
CREATED:20161101T222408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T223142Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies will be exhibiting selected watershed projects at this year’s Susquehanna River Symposium at Bucknell University. \nBucknell University will host the 11th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium\, “A Tale of Two Rivers: The Susquehanna and the Delaware\,” on Nov. 11 & 12 in the Elaine Langone Center. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required only for exhibitors and those giving oral or poster presentations. General symposium attendees are not required to register. \nThe symposium is offered by the Watershed Sciences & Engineering Program of the Bucknell Center for Sustainability & the Environment to connect scientists and engineers from throughout the mid-Atlantic region to focus on issues regarding the Susquehanna and Delaware watersheds. \n“This event brings together academics\, watershed managers\, consulting scientists and engineers\, and the public to discuss ongoing scientific research and innovative projects\, to share ideas\, and to increase awareness of watershed health\, policy\, and sustainability issues facing the Susquehanna and Delaware watersheds\,” said Program Director Benjamin Hayes. \n“After focusing solely on the Susquehanna for the past ten symposia \, we are excited to expand this year’s event to include the Delaware watershed. There are similarities and yet distinct differences between the two river basins\, not only in hydrology\, geology\, and ecology\, but also in land use and natural resource extraction\, infrastructure\, their estuaries\, and water law and policy. We are very excited about broadening the scope of this symposium and look forward to the conversations and discussions that will take place.” \nFor more information: http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/wse/river_symposiums/2016/index.html
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/11th-annual-susquehanna-river-symposium/
LOCATION:Bucknell University\, One Dent Drive\,  Lewisburg\, PA\, 17837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144548
CREATED:20161101T215811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T215845Z
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania MS4s: Preparing TMDL Plans\, Nutrient/Sediment Plans\, and Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies’ Mike LaSala will be presenting a seminar on Pennsylvania MS4s: Preparing TMDL Plans\, Nutrient/Sediment Plans\, and Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans. \nSeminar Date: November 10\, 2016\nSeminar Location: Fort Washington\, PA \nRegister \nUnderstanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures for Small MS4s\nDefining MS4s: large\, medium and small\nUnderstanding Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements for small MS4s\nUnderstanding USEPA expectations/requirements for small MS4s\nDetermining when a TMDL Plan\, Nutrient/Sediment Pollutant Reduction Plan\, or a Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plan is required \nObtaining General and Individual Permits for Phase II (Small) Systems\nPermit application requirements\nSpecial conditions for sensitive waters\nReview and permitting process\nComplying with program requirements \nPreparing TMDL Plans\nPlan development process\nEstablishing target reduction milestones\nImplementing best management practices\nComplying with annual reporting requirements\nMonitoring and updates \nDeveloping Nutrient/Sediment and/or Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plans (PRP)\nWhich PRP do I need?\nEstablishing the applicable loading areas\nEstimating current loads\nEvaluating best management practices\nIdentifying control measures\nWorking cooperatively with other jurisdictions \nReviewing Sample Plans\nReviewing sample applications\nReviewing sample TMDL plans and PRP plans \n 
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/pennsylvania-ms4s/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington\, 530 West Pennsylvania Ave\, Fort Washington\, PA\, 19034 \, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T210000
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CREATED:20161101T213900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T213900Z
UID:1019-1478199600-1478206800@landstudies.com
SUMMARY:Lititz Garden Club Program
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies’ Kelly Gutshall will be speaking at the Lititz Garden Club meeting sponsored by the Lititz Public Library. Her talk will focus on functional\, natural landscapes and will offer tips on creating a natural landscape in your own backyard. \nPlease pre-register by emailing your name\, phone number and number attending to register@lititzlibrary.org or call the library at 626-2255.
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/lititz-garden-club-program/
LOCATION:Lititz Public Library\, 651 Kissel Hill Road\, Lititz\, 17543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T203000
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CREATED:20161101T212411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T212411Z
UID:1014-1478106000-1478118600@landstudies.com
SUMMARY:27th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE & LOCATION! LOWER PRICE!\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! \nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 2\, 2016\n5:00 PM – Networking Reception (Crystal Ballroom)\n6:15 PM – 8:30 PM – Dinner & Awards Gala (Courtyard) \nEden Resort & Suites\n222 Eden Rd\nLancaster\, PA 17601-4216 \nIn 2016\, the Keystone Chapter will celebrate the 27th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards. This program features contractors achieving excellence in safety\, as well as showcasing the outstanding work performed on projects built by the members of ABC Keystone. Award winners will be able to submit to National to compete with merit shop contractors from across the country for award recognition as the ‘best-of-the-best’ in the construction industry. \nDon’t miss out!\nAll award winners\, project owners\, and project teams are recognized at the Awards Gala.\nThis special evening includes a popular networking hour\, multi-media presentation\, and a variety of sponsorship recognition. \nEvent Details:\n \n\nAttire: Semi-Formal\nPrice: $75 Per Person\nTable Reservations of 10 are available – contact Catherine\n\nRegistrations preferred by October 21. \nClick here to view a registration flyer.
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/27th-annual-excellence-in-construction-awards/
LOCATION:Eden Resort & Suites\, 222 Eden Rd  \,  Lancaster\, PA\, 17601-4216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T170000
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CREATED:20160804T132253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160914T154153Z
UID:306-1477382400-1477414800@landstudies.com
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Best Management Practices Tour
DESCRIPTION:LandStudies has designed and built nearly 100 green infrastructure sites in Pennsylvania\, with approximately 30 located near our Lititz (Lancaster County) Pennsylvania office. LandStudies will share its vast experience in water resource management and watershed planning with tour participants for the purpose of ensuring EPA compliance\, improving community well-being and providing economic value to stakeholders. The hands-on educational tour showcases nearby green infrastructure sites (with up to 15 years of performance history) and cost-effective best management practices that stack environmental and regulatory benefits. \nTour Sites Demonstrate:\nAlternative stormwater management techniques\nGroundwater infiltration in karst geology\nNutrient and sediment pollution reduction\nWater quality improvement to meet municipal MS4 and TMDL requirements\nPollution reductions in accordance with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan\nIncreased stormwater attenuation to potentially reduce localized peak flooding\nTour Features:\nQuantified water quality and quantity benefits\nEcological restoration with environmental and regulatory benefits\nCost-benefit analysis for each project\nComparison of various techniques\nLessons learned
URL:https://landstudies.com/event/green-infrastructures-stormwater-best-management-practices/
LOCATION:LandStudies Headquarters\,  315 North Street\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,LS Tours
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