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Confluence: October 2002, Vol. 4, No. 6
Upcoming Events

Ongoing
Nationwide
Technical Assistance Training in Forestry and Watershed Work
The focus of this TA is on community-based forestry and watershed work and the use of co-op agreements for public-private partnerships to accomplish new and innovative programs and projects. Trainings will occur at workshops around the country, in collaboration with the National Network of Forest Practitioners and other partners, as part of the national outreach surrounding the National Fire Plan. Training and TA can also happen individually via email, phone conversations, and in some limited cases through direct site visits where budgets will allow. Contact Sungnome Mandrone at 707.269.2065 or email sungnome@rcaa.org. Send contact information and a summary of the issues, ideas, and needs you may have.

October 16-19
Canaan Valley State Park and Resort, WV
Canaan Valley & Its Environs: Heritage Landscape Celebration
The Heritage Landscape Celebration features: photographs by Joe Henry and Jim Clark; an exhibit by the West Virginia Historical Art Collection of original 19th century sketches by David Hunter Strother; a portrayal of Port Canyon by folklorist Noel Tenney; West Virginia crafts exhibits and sales; mountain music by Gandydancer; book sales; an historical play, and much more. There will also be a technical symposium with various scientific and technical presentations, as well as an open forum and public tours. For more information or a detailed conference schedule, call 800.922.3601. Registration material are available by contacting celebration@canaanvi.org or by visiting the website at www.canaanvi.org/canaanvalleycelebration

October 18
Nationwide
National Water Monitoring Day
On the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, volunteer monitors, water quality professionals, students, the public, and government leaders will test their local waters for four key characteristics. Stream and beach clean-ups, educational events, and water festivals will be part of the event. For information, visit the Clean Water website at www.yearofcleanwater.org and click on National Events. For questions on the US EPA’s role and activities, visit www.epa.gov/water/yearofcleanwater

October 21-22
Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center, Mt. Sterling, OH
Bringing It Home: Lessons from the Field for Making Watershed Management Work
This workshop will bring together watershed coordinators, state agency representatives, and regional and national watershed experts to discuss a number of issues critical to watershed management. Attendees to the workshop will gain access to a number of experienced professionals and other resources, and have a chance to interact with others facing similar situations. The workshop will cover such topics as land use planning, working with local government, integrating watershed planning within a regulator framework, financial management, watershed analysis tools, and TMDL development. There will also be a site tour of innovative BMPs in central Ohio. Cost is $60 per day or $100 for both days. For details and registration materials, visit www.glc.org/watershed or contact Sarah Whitney (swhitney@slc.org). Elizabeth Moore (emoore@glc.org), or Ric Lawson (rlawson@glc.org).

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