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.

  • December 4: DGLVR Policy Discussion and Q&A: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (Chapter 3): Since CDs will have had several weeks to review the proposed policy changes, we wanted to provide a session for Q&A and discussion. Please feel free to submit questions ahead of time. This session will focus on the administrative and Program management changes in Chapter 3 (combined funding, admin/edu funds, grant administration, etc.).
  • December 11: DGLVR Policy Discussion and Q&A – Additional Policies: Chapter 7 & Attachments: The session will focus on changes to the additional policies in Chapter 7 (traffic counts, road surfacing, stream crossing, etc.), and additional attachments (contract, grant app, etc.). Please feel free to submit questions ahead of time.

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.

2025 Webinars

  • 11/10: Overview of Major Proposed Policy Changes and Opening of CD Comment Period
  • 10/7: New GIS Feature for District Manager and Financial Roles
  • 3/23: Allocations and GIS Updates
  • 3/13: DSA Season Primer
  • 3/6: DGLVR Annual Summary Report Overview and Funding Update
  • 2/27: Working Outside the Right-of-Way
  • 2/20: NEW Infiltration Practices for ESM Training
  • 2/13: DGLVR Program Update
  • 2/6: Stream Crossing Replacement Site Prioritization
  • 1/30: Trout Unlimited Update
  • 1/16: Education and Outreach Ideas for CDs
  • 1/9: Project Spotlight: Stream Crossings to Standard