Penn State Extension Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium Set For May 5 In Harrisburg
News Clippaenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com·Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA·4/1/2026
The Penn State Extension will host the 2026 Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium in Harrisburg, PA, on May 5, bringing together experts to discuss groundwater protection and management. The event's agenda includes a session on Pennsylvania water law, specifically addressing its implications for data center development. This symposium serves as a platform for researchers, professionals, and educators to exchange information and promote the stewardship of state groundwater resources.
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The 2026 Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium, organized by Penn State Extension, is scheduled for May 5 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This event aims to foster information exchange and promote groundwater resource protection among researchers, students, professionals, and educators across the state. Attendees will hear from various experts on topics such as groundwater management, recharge rate estimation, and the Pennsylvania Groundwater Information System.
A significant focus of the symposium will be a session led by Shirley Clarke P.E., a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State University, detailing efforts to establish new statewide well-driller licensing requirements. Crucially for data center stakeholders, this session will also address Pennsylvania water law as it relates to data center development.
The symposium is supported by Penn State Extension, the Department of Environmental Protection, the PA Water Resources Research Center, and the Penn State College of Agriculture Sciences, with major partners including the US Geological Survey and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Continuing education credits will be available for participants.