PCPG upcoming events

Exam Rebate Application for October 2026 FG Exam (October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Application for Pennsylvania Fundamental of Geology Exam Rebate

Note: Only apply after having received notification that you passed the October 2026 FG Exam. Application deadline is 2/28/27.

Barbara J Dunst Memorial Fund

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PCPG has established a Memorial Fund in memory of Barbara Dunst, PG and PCPG Past President in conjunction with the Dunst family. Barb, throughout her career, was a strong supporter of geology education and the Profession of Geology in Pennsylvania. A strong advocate of all students and women in particular, her career embodied everything a Professional Geologist should be – a consummate professional, mentor, educator and supporter of the Geosciences in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Purpose: The fund was established to offset the cost for the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination fee administered in PA. This fund is directed to young professionals and students who desire to obtain a license to practice geology in PA and have completed the courses needed to fulfill the requirements for taking the FG exam. Upon passing the PA FG examination and completing this application within the required time frame, the applicant will be reimbursed the cost of the FG examination fee on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadline: This application must be submitted within six (5) months of the exam date.

Fund Review: The Fund will accept applications within the required time frame on a first-come first-served basis.

Exclusions: No reimbursements will be awarded to applicants whose employer offers an exam fee reimbursement benefit.

Special Considerations: Special circumstances (e.g. state of residency) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

PCPG will verify license issuance by accessing PA DOS BPOA online verification system.

If you prefer to submit the application and required documentation by email, download the FG Exam rebate application. Instructions are provided on the form.

Webinar: PFAS Investigations in Surface and Groundwater in the Piedmont (60 mins.) (November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

PFAS Investigations in Surface and Groundwater in the Piedmont

Presenter

Nathan Stevens, Principal Hydrogeologist

Kleinfelder, Inc.

Within four business days and after auditing participation, PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 60 minutes.

Level: Intermediate

Who should attend: This session will be applicable to geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental professionals interested in developing large-scale monitoring networks, in PFAS fate and transport, or in bedrock characterization. A wide variety of techniques and methods were included in this work, and interest in much more important than expertise to enjoy this presentation.

Webinar Overview: Kleinfelder and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have conducted an integrated investigation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in surface waters and groundwater in the Delaware Piedmont, a physiographic province which extends into Pennsylvania. This presentation will cover the bedrock well site selection process, unmanned aerial vehicle surveys with thermal imaging, and borehole characterization using an integrated suite of geophysical surveys and modeling.

About our presenter: Nathan Stevens is a hydrogeologist with Kleinfelder, working out of Worcester (“Woostah”), Massachusetts. He will be discussing the development and execution of an integrated surface water and groundwater study of PFAS occurrence in the Piedmont terrane of Delaware. Nathan holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Boston College, and an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Maine. His current professional focuses include geochemistry, pollutant fate and transport, environmental liability management, and mentoring.

Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' email within 60 seconds of registering, here; or ask IT to release the Email. If you use Gmail, our system workflow emails are received into some other Gmail folder. Please check all Gmail folders and white-list @pcpg.org emails, or don't use a Gmail email address when registering.

CRANBERRY TWP Act 2 Deep Dive: Case Studies & Compliance (380 mins.) (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Save the date! We hope to have registration open by 10/12/26 for PCPG members, and 10/27/26 for non-members.

Act 2 Deep Dive: Case Studies & Compliance

Thursday, December 3, 2026 • Cranberry Twp.

Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods
850 Cranberry Woods Dr. DIRECTIONS
Cranberry Twp., PA

7:30-8:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
8:30-4:30 Seminar (lunch included)

4:30 Evaluations, Adjournment & Sign out

4:30-6:00 Continental Drifters Networking (location to be announced)

Bios and Agenda Coming Soon

READING Act 2 Deep Dive: Case Studies & Compliance (380 mins.) (January 14, 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 12:30:00 GMT

Save the date! We hope to have registration open by 10/12/26 for PCPG members, and 10/27/26 for non-members.

Act 2 Deep Dive: Case Studies & Compliance

Thursday, January 14, 2027 • Reading, PA

Join PCPG and PADEP for an in person Act 2 Land Recycling Program workshop, focusing on case studies related to site specific standards, vapor intrusion, and combination of standards. This session will also provide multiple Q&A sessions with PADEP on each of these topics as well as further discussion on the One Cleanup Program. The event will conclude with a PADEP E&A Panel and will be followed by a PCPG Continental Drifters event. This training is for environmental professionals of all levels and those that are interested in hearing directly from PADEP about the Act 2 Land Recycling Program.

Double Tree by Hilton
701 Penn Street DIRECTIONS
Reading, PA

7:30-8:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
8:30-4:30 Seminar (lunch included)

4:30 Adjournment & Sign out

4:30-6:00 Continental Drifters Networking

Bios and Agenda Coming Soon

Hotel Overnight Room Block: PCPG has secured a room block at Reading DoubleTree by Hilton at the rate of $149+++ for the night of Wednesday, January 13. Check in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The block expires Monday, December 14, 2026, or when sold out. To secure a room, visit the PCPG hotel room block dedicated web page, or telephone the Hitlon by dialing 610-375-8001 and ask for the special rate for code CPG or PA Council of Professional Geologists.

PCPG 2027 Annual Meeting & Education Sessions (February 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

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PCPG 2027 Annual Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2027

The Best Western Central Hotel & Conference Center

Ballroom A/B/C

800 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

8:00-9:00—Arrivals, Registration, Networking, Morning Refreshments

9:00-4:30—Program

4:30-6:00—Continental Drifters Networking Event

PDH certificates

You must sign-in and sign-out at the registration table to receive a certificate. Certificates will be distributed electronically within 72 business hours.

Be sure to visit our Associate member tables during the day.

Hotel Room Block: PCPG hotel room Rrate of $149.95++ expires 12/30/26, or when the block is sold out. Telephone the hotel by dialing (717) 561-2800, dial 0, and request a reservation under the PA Council of Professional Geologist's room block. Be sure to provide your check-in and check out dates. Or visit the hotel's PCPG Room block web page. Breakfast is not included. Confirm the cancellation policy with the hotel.

PCPG Memorial Fund Honoring Barbara J. Dunst, P.G., C.P.G. (December 31, 2027)

Fri, 31 Dec 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Barbara J. Dunst, P.G., C.P.G. Memorial Fund

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Dear PCPG Community,

Barb passed away unexpectedly at Akron General Hospital on August 29, 2022.

PCPG extends its deepest condolences to her husband Brian, their four children, her professional colleagues at Musser Engineering, Inc., where she was employed as Senior Regional Director, and all in the geologic community who had the privilege and honor to know and work with Barb throughout her career.

With her husband’s support and guidance, PCPG plans to establish a memorial initiative honoring Barb’s boundless energy and passion both for PCPG, and geology.

A champion of PCPG’s mission, Barb was currently serving as Communications Committee co-chair and past president. She spent nearly a decade sharing her passion through service to PCPG. While winding down her term this year, she continued to be a dedicated participant preparing for PCPG’s November strategic planning session and recently delivered the Economic Geology-Mining component of the PCPG PG Review Course webinar series. Barb served two 3-year terms as an elected board member (2013-2018), five years as Membership Services chair (2014-2018), President Elect (2019), and two 1-year terms PCPG President (2020, 2021).

Barb will be dearly missed by the PCPG community and will be remembered in many ways, but perhaps most notably by our members as a friendly, well-respected Professional Geologist who was a continuous source of wonderful ideas – ideas that greatly strengthened and advanced our organization.

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Certificate Replacement (January 01, 2028)

Sat, 01 Jan 2028 05:00:00 GMT

To order a replacement certificate for a previously attended PCPG event, please complete the order form and remit payment.

Replacement will occur only if attendee initialed the sign-in/sign-out sheet.

During busy periods, certificate replacement may take 7-10 days.

Questions? Contact Rose Jeffries by phoning (717) 730-9745.