DEP is hosting a series of five webinars as part of the State Water Plan Program. They offer new public forums to supplement the program’s committee engagement process in providing the public, water resource professionals, and decision-makers at all levels with clear, accessible information on priority issues affecting Pennsylvania’s water resources.
Click the links for registration to each webinar :
Act 167 Plan Webinar
April 2, 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Jamie Eberl, DEP
This session offers a clear overview of the Act 167 funding process and a concise introduction to what an Act 167 Plan includes, giving counties and partners a straightforward grounding in the core requirements outlined in the Act.
SRBC’s Dry Cooling Rule
April 15, 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Mike College, SRBC
A briefing on the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s updated Dry Cooling Resolution, including its purpose, technical basis, and implications for water use for power generation and data centers.
Developing Local Climate Action Plans
April 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Christopher Nafe, DEP
An introduction to the Local Climate Action Program and the process communities use to build climate action plans tailored to local needs.
PUC 101 (Water Focused)
April 23, 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Sean Donnelly, PUC
An overview of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) purpose, mission, history, and organizational structure with an emphasis on its regulation of water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities and the intersections with statewide water planning.
Coastal Zone Grants
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presenter: Shane Gutsie, DEP
A walkthrough of Pennsylvania’s Coastal Zone Management Grants, including funding priorities, eligibility, and the application process.