Our friends at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will discuss acquisition and development of easements both at access points and along neighboring parcels to provide fishing access to the public. The session will touch on the use of "conservation" versus "prescriptive" easements as useful tools. The discussion will also address planning for recreational access on waters undergoing cleanup from Acid Mine Drainage pollution.

Panelists

• Tali MacArthur, Program Manager for Watershed Outreach, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
• Penny Ayers, Division Chief, Public Access and Property Services, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Registration

On the second Tuesday of the month, the River Management Society hosts River Management Roundtables, facilitated virtual discussions with professional river and water trails managers. These peer-to-peer conversations provide an open forum to ask questions, share solutions, and build camaraderie. There is no fee or membership requirement to attend, though registration is required. Discussions are recorded and shared with registrants. 

Watch the Recording

About Our 2026 Water Trails Series

Our 2026 River Management Roundtable series includes a set of sessions designed specifically to support water trail managers. Topics were identified through a survey of water trail managers and are being developed in response to the priorities and challenges they shared. Together, these sessions form a connected series focused on practical, timely issues in river and water trail management, and will help inform ongoing collaboration through the RMS Water Trails Working Group. Anyone interested in these topics is encouraged to attend.

• Jan. 13: Easements and Public River Access
• March 10: Dam Removal and Mitigation—Trends and New Norms
• May 12: Recreational and Environmental Dam Releases
• July 14: Dam Awareness, Law Enforcement, Rescue Operations
• Sep. 8: River and Water Trail Accessibility
• Nov. 10: Managing Large-Scale Water Trail Networks