The Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) and our partners hosted a diverse water resource symposium on October 11, 2006 at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.  The purpose of this symposium was to provide a forum for geologists, scientists, engineers, water professionals, attorneys, regulators and watershed groups to present their recent advances, ideas and experiences in water related topics.  This event focused on the future of water resources in  Pennsylvania and beyond.

PCPG assembled an excellent slate of speakers for this event.  Dr. Robert Hirsch, Associate Director for Water and responsible for all U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) water science programs, served as our Keynote Speaker and moderated a panel comprised of regulatory, environmental, and industry representatives.  Our panel guests included John Hines, Director (DEP Water Planning Office); Brian Hill, President & CEO (PA Environmental Council), and Drew Hadley (invited), Global Environmental Manager (The Procter & Gamble Co.).

The Symposium offered 20 presentations during five concurrent sessions covering topics from advances in technologies, regulatory guidance and watershed protection.  Presentation themes included:

·         Water Availability

·         Water Quality

·         Water Treatment

·         Site Investigations

·         Water Quality and Storm Water Management

·         Modeling, Remote Sensing Methodologies

These are exciting times in the water resource field with advances in science and the reformation of the State Water Plan. Water resources are playing a prominent role in the future of Pennsylvania from watershed protection to economic revitalization.  PCPG's 2006 Water Resources Symposium was an ideal opportunity for technical exchange and networking.