A broad-ranging program including a presentation on the "value" of conservation will be featured at the Laurel Highlands Conservation Coalition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1847 Route 381, near Rector.

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The coalition was created last year by grass-roots conservation and environmental groups in Fayette, Westmoreland, Somerset and Cambria Counties to support funding for conservation efforts, provide information about key issues and to network.

The Conservation Coalition conference will have four featured presentations.

9:30 a.m: John Wenzel, Director for Biodiversity and Ecosystems at Powdermill, will exlain Powdermill's traditional research on birds and its explanding mission into areas such as biodiversity.

10:45 a.m: Davitt Woodwell, vice president of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, will provide a broad update on the Marcellus industry and issues, including the status of a proposed impact fee.

12:45 p.m: Dr. Tim Kelsey, professor of Agricultural Economics at Penn State University, will talk about the values of open space and conservation, including ways of assessing land-use options.

2:15 p.m: Michelle Chapkis of Women for a Healthy Environment, wil talk about potential health impacts of various environmental issues, including Marcellus shale.

There will also be a brief presentation on the economic impacts of State Parks in the Laurel Highlands and statewide, as well as a wrap-up discusion for feedback from participants at 3:15 p.m.

Conference registration

The cost for the Laurel Highlands Conservation Coalition conference will be $20, which will cover lunch, morning coffee, and water and soda for breaks.

Registration deadline: Saturday, Oct. 29.

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