Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape Summit

We invite you to our annual Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape summit on December 5th at the National Clock and Watch Museum in Columbia. This year’s summit will feature:

(1) updates from PA Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Lancaster Conservancy on projects and initiatives impacting the region

(2) presentations from recipients of Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape mini-grants on their projects and the beneficial impact on the region

(3) a panel of local officials and regional stakeholders who will share and discuss the impact of conservation along the Susquehanna River.

Afterwards, there will be opportunities for attendees to network with speakers and other invitees.

Speakers include:

Lori Yeich, Recreation & Conservation Manager, PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Fritz Schroeder, President & CEO, Lancaster Conservancy

Mini-Grant Awardee: Kate Prisby, Manager of Events and Programs, Keystone Trails Association

Mini-Grant Awardee: Todd Roy, Executive Director, Conestoga River Club

Panelist: Gene Clark, CEO, Clark Associates

Panelist: Scott Peiffer, Borough Manager, Quarryville Borough

Panelist: Devin Winand, Chair, Hellam Township Planning Commission

Panelist: Hope Byers, VP of Visitor Engagement, Susquehanna National Heritage Area

Where:

National Watch & Clock Museum (514 Poplar St, Columbia, PA 17512)

When:

Thursday, December 5, 9am-12pm (light food and refreshments will be provided)

Who should attend:

Elected officials, municipal employees, business and nonprofit leaders including outfitters, along with trail, environmental, and cultural organizations are all welcome to attend this event. If you are unable to make this event, please consider passing it along to other leaders within your organization.

Questions?

Contact Jenn Teson, Lancaster Conservancy at 717-392-7891 ext. 204 or [email protected] with questions.

Cover image by Gregory Smolin

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Watch and Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, United States