Welcome!
Of the 1,400 communities in the river basin, 1,160 have residents who live in flood-prone areas. For these residents, flood warning and flood management and protection are of utmost concern.
GOAL
This symposium brings together scientists, engineers, planners, and community leaders to discuss flooding in the Susquehanna watershed and its impacts on human and aquatic life, infrastructure, tributary stream channels, and the Chesapeake Bay. Time permitting, we'll also explore the latest technologies and approaches to flood forecasting, floodplain management, and risk reduction.
WHERE
Terrace Room of the Elaine Langone Center on the campus of Bucknell University. More information the building location and parking are contained on this website.
WHEN
Friday's events are from 7pm to 10 pm.
Saturday's events are from 9 am until 2 pm
An optional showing of the flood documentary will be given on Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:15 pm.
COST
All presentations are FREE and open to the public.
REGISTRATION
Registration is NOT required for this event. Welcome tables will be located at the entrance to the Terrace Room (Rm. 256) in the Langone Center. Staff will be present to help answer questions on Friday from 4:30 to 6:45 pm and Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 am. They will provide everyone name tags and a folder containing a copy of symposium program and other materials.
FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE
Terrace Room, Elaine Langone Center
Bucknell University
7:00 pm
Opening
Dr. Peter Wilshusen
Executive Director
Bucknell University Environmental Center
7:10 pm
Welcome
Dr. John C. Bravman
President
Bucknell University
7:20 pm
Exploring the watershed through university research and collaborative partnerships
H. W. “Skip” Wieder
Executive Director
Susquehanna River Heartland Coalition
for Environmental Studies
7:30 pm
Keynote Address
“Floods, Droughts, and Everything In Between”
Paul Swartz
Executive Director
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
8:00 pm
The Connection to the Chesapeake Bay
Matthew J. Ehrhart,
PA Executive Director
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
8:30 - 10:00 pm
Student research posters,
agency exhibits, and evening social
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Download a symposium schedule here.
Susquehanna River Symposium