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EPCAMR to Post Presentations from the 13th Annual PA AMR Conference Shortly

rhughes — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:58:43 +0000

The EPCAMR Staff have posted all of the technical presentations from the recently convened 13th Annual PA AMR Conference held on August 4-6th, at the Genetti Inn & Suites, Hazleton, PA. 22 Presentations are currently being converted to .PDF documents to allow for easier access and your viewing pleasure through a free Adobe Acrobat Reader format that is probably more common to most of our audience rather than having multiple versions of PowerPoint presentations uploaded. Over 100 attendees attended the annual event and several dozen consultant, state, and partner exhibitors displayed their wares and several non-profit watershed organizations were also able to introduce others to their mission and goals to clean up AMD in their watersheds. While much of the keynote speakers discussions were informative and insightful, from both the State, Federal, and Lobbying level, their points were well taken, not very positive, related to the future of funding for AMD remediation work, treatment, and future operation and maintenance of existing systems being operated by volunteer groups across the State, and left the attendees with a call to action with their legislators.

Visit the presenters page to download or view online the presentations from the Conference.

EPCAMR Desperately Needs Final Registrations to Get a Handle on Meal Counts by Noon Today

rhughes — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:04:02 +0000

If you haven’t registered already, please make every effort to get them in within the next hour in order to allow for the EPCAMR Staff to have enough time to properly account for meals and the registrations for the upcoming Conference on Thursday thru Saturday of this week! Chef Joe is looking for his final answer on the meal counts for this week and EPCAMR doesn’t want to have to estimate too many overages on them to keep our costs down. Thank you! See the Registration link NOW!

Draft Conference Program Available in PDF Format

orange — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:19:02 +0000

EPCAMR staff and the rest of the AMR Conference Planning Committee (Special Thanks to our Editor, Missy) have been diligently working on the Conference Program and would like to provide it without further ado in PDF format. 2011 AMR Conference Program(Draft)

Genetti’s Blocked Rooms Are Filled! Overflow Can Register at the Comfort Inn, Hazleton

rhughes — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:46:47 +0000

Due to the added tourism pressure created by the NASCAR Race Weekend at Long Pond, in the Poconos, the Genetti’s Inn & Suites rooms are filled, if you have waited this long to reserve a room. However, EPCAMR has worked out an agreement with Genetti’s to direct any anticipated overflow reservations to the Comfort Inn, Hazleton, just down the road from the Conference Facility a few miles away. Get your rooms now and don’t wait! They are continuing to give us the $70/night, plus tax room rate and it is greatly appreciated. The number to call is 570-455-9300. Map and Directions.

Are You On Top of Things? The PA DEP Mine Subsidence Insurance Program becomes a Silver Sponsor

rhughes — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:34:43 +0000

Living in PA, if there is one thing that everyone should know about living in the Coalfields across the State, it’s whether or not you live on top of an underground mine or have your home built over the top of an abandoned or active mine. The PA DEP Mine Subsidence Insurance Program is something that all homeowners, businesses, and industry should consider before settling down in the Coal Regions. EPCAMR has been promoting this particular program for over a decade on our website and you are encouraged to look into it more closely, if you don’t currently have mine subsidence insurance or just aren’t sure if you live on top of a mine. We welcome the PA DEP Mine Subsidence Insurance Program to this year’s Conference as a first time Silver Sponsor of our annual event and hope that they will join us in years to come to continue to promote their program.

Tetra Tech Becomes A Silver Level Sponsor of the 13th Annual PA AMR Conference

rhughes — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:33:08 +0000

Tetra Tech provides responsible resource management and sustainable infrastructure services that encompass the full life cycle of solutions. They use their broad base of expert resources to dedicate themselves to their clients’ needs, offering innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex world problems. On behalf of the PA AMR Conference Planning Committee, we would like to thank Tetra Tech for sponsoring this year’s Conference at the Silver Level.

Tour is 1/2 full

orange — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:20:14 +0000

The tour bus is almost 1/2 full for the Pre Conference Tour. The tour is limited and is first come first serve. Hurry and get your seat before they are all taken up. Please visit the Tours Page on this site for more information and be sure to stop by surrounding attractions mentioned on that page that are offering discounts to AMR Conference Attendees.

Please keep in mind that the Conference Registration Deadline is July 29th. Please visit the Registration Page for more details.

The Foundation for PA Watersheds Deemed a Gold Level Sponsor for Offering Financial Support for Scholarships

rhughes — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:38:55 +0000

The PA AMR Conference Planning Committee would like to recognize the Foundation for PA Watersheds as a Gold Level Sponsor for their continual financial contributions towards scholarships and overall Conference coordination of the event.

Gannett Fleming Becomes a Silver Sponsor for the 13th Annual PA AMR Conference

rhughes — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:09:18 +0000

Gannett Fleming Companies, a long-time partner and experienced consulting firm, here in PA, that has a long tradition of assisting community groups with AMD assessments, design, construction, project management, project oversight, permitting, and treatment, has once again become a sponsor for our 13th Annual AMR Conference at the Silver Level. Please check out their exhibit display and website for more details on their areas of expertise other than mine drainage, if you think that they may have some technical assistance to offer your organization to help restore your AMD impacted watershed.

13th Annual PA AMR Conference Reminder

rhughes — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:59:11 +0000

By Robert E. Hughes-EPCAMR Executive Director

The 2011 PA AMR Conference is fast approaching. The deadline for making reservations fand receiving the discounted hotel accommodations at Genetti’s Hotel in Hazleton, PA, is June 30, 2011. The special conference rate is $70, plus tax/night. Contact Genetti Inn and Suites by phone 570-454-2494 or toll free 1-866-436-3884 to reserve a room.

Registration for the conference closes on July 29th. Click here to go to the registration page for the 2011 PA AMR Conference for all the updated information.