Live PAEP Webinar - Navigating IPaC for Transportation Project in Pennsylvania (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Navigating IPaC for Transportation Project in Pennsylvania

May 21, 2026

at 12:00 (Noon) Eastern

The first part of this presentation will begin by covering the basics of the United Stated Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) website and will address questions such as “What is IPac?”, “Where did it Come From”, and “Why do I need an IPaC?”. Additionally, we will discuss the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how it relates to the IPaC process.

The second part of the presentation will provide an in-depth overview of the IPaC process as it relates specifically to USFWS projects in Pennsylvania with emphasis on how to obtain federal ESA clearance for projects. The presentation will focus on completing federal ESA reviews for transportation projects completed on behalf of PennDOT/FHWA and will discuss PennDOT’s policies and procedures for completing the federal ESA process. We will try to address common questions encountered during the project process including those such as “When Do I Need an IPaC?”, “Who is my Designated Federal Representative at PennDOT?”, and “What if My Project Has No Federal Funding?”. The presentation will contain an optional interactive portion, so please bring your laptop if you would like to follow along with our example project.

Presenter: Elizabeth Grietzer - is a Staff Scientist at Terracon (formerly Skelly and Loy). She has been with the company for 8 years and is a NEPA Project Manager and Threatened and Endangered Species Bat Biologist. During her years at Terracon, she has assisted with a number of threatened endangered species surveys including bog turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), and various plants. However, her primary focus is related to a variety of surveys for federally and state-listed bat species, including mist-netting, acoustical surveys, winter hibernacula surveys, emergence surveys, and bridge inspections. Furthermore, Ms. Grietzer is well versed in obtaining threatened and endangered clearances (state and federal) level for a variety of projects. She has completed Endangered Species Clearance (ESA) clearances and in-depth consultations for a number of projects and is familiar with multiple state level systems such as the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) reports and the USFWS’s, Information, Planning, and Consultation (IPaC) reviews. Ms. Grietzer has worked directly with PennDOT personal regarding PennDOT’s approach to IPaC/USFWS consultation and has created instructions and tool aimed at helping other consultants with the federal ESA process.

Registration Deadline: May 19, 2026

Note: Registration is for one entrant. Any other individuals who would like to join this session are required to complete their own registration forms. The registration fee is set per person, not per connection.

PAEP Members - Webinars are free to current members but you will still need to register.

Non-Members – the fee for the webinar is $20 per person.

Government/Agency - the fee for webinar is $10 per person.

Registrants will be sent an email confirming registration with log in information to event. You will also get another email closer to the date of the event, providing information on how to join the webinar.

“The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals aims to promote environmental education, research, planning, assessment, review, and management through the formation and operation of a nonpolitical multidisciplinary professional society.” The content of our webinar series is not developed by PAEP, but by the presenters themselves.

Recording PAEP Webinar - Business Ethics in a Rapidly Changing World (24 Mar 2031)

Mon, 24 Mar 2031 16:00:00 GMT

BUSINESS ETHICS

IN A RAPIDLY

CHANGING WORLD

March 24, 2026

at 12:00 (Noon) Eastern

Join us for a focused Lunch & Learn session exploring the role of ethics in modern environmental professional leadership. We’ll discuss why a clear understanding of business ethics is essential in today’s rapidly changing landscape, define what ethical leadership truly looks like in practice, and introduce practical ethical frameworks you can apply to guide complex decisions. We’ll also look ahead to emerging trends shaping the future of ethical leadership and how leaders can prepare now to stay grounded, accountable, and effective.

Presenter: Cytha Guynes - Cytha joined the RETTEW team in January after spending time as an elementary, middle, and high school math teacher and serving as an elementary principal. Most recently Cytha worked in the non-profit world, developing impactful professional development courses, events, and resources for education leaders. Guynes is incredibly passionate about building and sustaining strong work cultures, the power of mentorship as a tool for growth, team goal-setting, and human-centered leadership. She is also a life-long learner who completed her doctoral degree in 2024 and continues to seek out opportunities to become a better teammate, professional, and leader.

Outside of work, Cytha is an avid sports fan, voracious reader, amateur foodie, and enthusiastic traveler. She lives in Shippensburg with her partner Andy, their two children Diana and Teddy, and their rescue dog Gidget.

Registration Deadline: March 23, 2026

PAEP Members - Webinars are free to current members but you will still need to register.

Non-Members – the fee for the webinar is $20 per person.

Government/Agency - the fee for webinar is $10 per person.

Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals upcoming events

Live PAEP Webinar - Navigating IPaC for Transportation Project in Pennsylvania (21 May 2026)

Navigating IPaC for Transportation Project in Pennsylvania

May 21, 2026

at 12:00 (Noon) Eastern

Recording PAEP Webinar - Business Ethics in a Rapidly Changing World (24 Mar 2031)

BUSINESS ETHICS

IN A RAPIDLY

CHANGING WORLD

March 24, 2026

at 12:00 (Noon) Eastern