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15th Annual Delaware River Watershed Education
Youth Eco-Leadership Summit

A Conference for Middle and High School Students (6th-12th Graders) Focusing on
Research and Activities in the Delaware River Watershed

April 20-22, 2008
Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pa.

Recognized in 2001 as the Outstanding Environmental Education Program
by the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education!

View 2008 Summit Materials

Students and teachers studying aspects of the Delaware River Watershed are invited to share research and stewardship initiatives on local watersheds as they network and participate in educational seminars with other students and professionals during this three-day event.

This year the focus of the summit is Make Waves - Join forces to create a better environment and celebrate your power to change the world. For additional information, please check out the 2008 Summit's flyer with attached intent form (free Adobe reader required to view).

Schools are each encouraged to send a team of approximately six to ten students to represent their watershed by conducting a 15-minute presentation and sharing an exhibit of their watershed research/action project.

One or more designated adults from the school district must be in attendance and responsible for students at all times during the conference.

The primary sponsor of this event is the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of State Parks - Delaware River Watershed Education. The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is pleased to support this very worthwhile, educational program.

The cost for the entire Summit (all three days) is $130.00 per person. This includes two overnights, two breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners, field trips, and extras! There is also the option of attending only on Monday, April 21, 2008 to hear the presentations and have lunch (or for teachers attending to observe); this cost is $50 per person.

Please respond ASAP to receive the registration packet; no fees are due at this time. Simply print, fill out, and mail in the intent form found at the above link! The deadline for receipt of school registration including student names is Monday, April 7, 2008.

2001 Student Leadership Summit (host school: Easton Area High School)

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