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Students and teachers studying aspects of the Delaware River Watershed shared research and stewardship initiatives on local watersheds as they networked and participated in educational seminars with other students and professionals during the three-day event.

The 2002 conference included a river experience, keynote speakers, student presentations, watershed discussions, social and cultural activities, and hands-on workshops for students. A teacher workshop for Act 48 hours also took place during the conference.

The host school for the 2002 youth summit was Northampton Area High School, Northampton, Pa. (teachers: Pam Hoffner and Gene Thrash).

Schools sent teams of approximately six students to represent their watershed by conducting a 20-minute presentation and preparing an exhibit of their watershed project. Presentations represented how school projects reflected the theme, "Improving Our World: One Watershed at a Time." One or more designated adults from the school district were in attendance and responsible for students during the conference.

Sponsors and supporters included the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks - Delaware River Watershed Education; Delaware River Basin Commission; and host school, Northampton Area High School.