The Center periodically presents topic-specific webinars directed at Conservation District personnel. Webinars begin promptly at the scheduled time and typically include 20-30 minutes of presentation followed by Q&A. Webinars are free, and anyone can join without creating an account. Past webinar recordings and presentations are provided below for District educational use.

Webinar Platform

Penn State uses Zoom for webinars and remote meetings.

  • Joining the Webinar: Each webinar now has a common link, unless otherwise supplied with the webinar. Simply click on the link to join. You are NOT required to pre-register or create an account, although you will be asked for your name and e-mail when you log in.
  • Webinar Audio:  The integrated webinar system audio will be used so attendees can listen through their computer. In addition, we will also provide a common Zoom phone line, unless otherwise supplied with the webinar, open for audio in case you have computer issues, or are joining from an office environment where listening over the phone is preferred.

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Upcoming Webinars

All webinars begin at 9 am unless noted below.

  • April 25: Tips For Keeping Up With Spending Requirements
    • Conservation districts are required to spend each annual allocation of DGR and LVR funds within 2 years to be eligible for future allocations. This webinar will share tips and tricks to help districts establish a local annual grant cycle to get ahead of these spending deadlines.
  • May 16: DGLVR Policy and Spending Updates
    • This webinar will review the status of two important issues. First, the status of the proposed policy updates and the required changes to the GIS system due to changes in contract forms. Second, the status of Conservation District Spending as the deadline for spending funds for the 5-year contact draws near 6/30/24.

Past Webinars

Located here is a list all of the past webinars from the current year. You can view/download the respective presentations, where applicable.

2024 Webinars

  • April 11: QAQC Round 4 Summary and Updates
  • March 21: DSA Season Primer
  • March 7: DGLVR Annual Summary Report Overview
  • February 29: New Hire Guide for CD DGLVR Technicians
  • February 22: Admin/Policy Changes Review
  • February 15: ESM Spotlight – Underdrain, Infiltration, and Storm Sewers
  • February 8: Stream Crossings – Status Update and Emerging Issues
  • January 25: 2023 QAQC Project Showcase
  • January 11: DGLVR Admin Manual Proposed Updates
  • January 4: Online Longitudinal Profile Tool