2024 Keystone Coldwater Conference

The conference attracts around 200 peole each year to network, share current science and research findings, discuss topics of concern, explore opportunties for collaboration and community engagement, and share success stories - all related to the conservation of Pennsylvania's cold-water resources. Folks from all walks of life attend including college students and faculty, conservation professionals, anglers, watershed volunteers, and others - all are welcome!

The 2024 conference theme is Shared Priorities: Ensuring Cold, Clean Water for All through Community and Collaboration. If you care about cold, clean water, this conference is for you! You will learn about current efforts to protect and restore our state's cold-water resources and have the opportunity to connect with like-minded folks from around the Commonwealth while learning strategies for effective advocacy and community engagement surrounding conservation of cold-water ecosystems.

Friday, February 23, the conference will kick off with a series of educational workshops, followed by an evening social and student poster session. A film screening is also in the works. 

Saturday, February 24, will begin with a plenary panel discussion facilitated by Derek Eberly, Director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation. During the panel discussion, we will hear from a diverse array of voices working in the conservation sphere across Pennsylvania and learn of opportunities to engage in advocacy and decision making processes surrounding conservation issues. The remainder of the day will consist of a series of breakout sessions on a variety of topics related to stream restoration and protection, education, and community engagement. Student poster awards will also be presented.

Additional details can be found at www.coldwaterconference.org. 

A block of rooms with a special rate of $92/night has been reserved at the Ramada for conference attendees. To take advantage of the reduced rate, please follow these instructions to reserve your accommodations by February 1, 2024.

Early bird registration rates are in effect until February 1, 2024, after which time fees will increase. The last day to register is February 15, 2024, by 11:55 pm. Tickets will not be sold at the door.