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SUMMARY:Montco Trail Challenge
DESCRIPTION:How to Register\nJoin us for the 9th annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montco Trail Challenge will run April 27 – December 2\, 2024. Registration is open!\n1. Sign-up\, registration is open! \nPrint your official Montco Trail Challenge card (Spanish\, Korean) or look for them at Montgomery County park and trail kiosks.\nRegister yourself or any members of your household (including dogs). \n2. Get Out and Go! \nGet out and go! Visit any of the 18 participating trails and look for special markers at the entrance (trailheads).\nRecord each symbol you find on your trail card. \n3. Turn in Your Results! \nOnce you have visited as many trails as you can\, return your completed card to a designated dropbox or submit results online. \nYou do not have to walk\, run or bike the entire trail to get credit for the challenge – just visit and enjoy to earn your recognitions!  
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/montco-trail-challenge-2/
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SUMMARY:Challenge yourself to live greener in 2024 with Berks Nature's 50 Acts for Nature Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:Start your 50 Acts for Nature Challenge today by downloading your score sheet here!\nBerks Nature has collected 50 actions for you to take – at home\, at work\, and in your community – to help you get started with some new\, greener habits this year! We challenge you to complete as many of these actions as you can this year\, and earn some cool prizes in the process!\nWill you rise to the challenge of greener living?\nIf you complete AT LEAST 25 of the Challenge’s actions\, submit your score sheet to Berks Nature to officially join the contest. All participants will receive a commemorative sticker and be entered to win a variety of prizes including goodie bags from The Nature Place shop\, Kimberton Whole Foods gift cards\, and tickets to Berks Nature’s annual State of the Environment Breakfast. One grand prize winner will score a rain barrel worth $130!\nAll winners will be notified in December to make arrangements for collecting their prizes.\nDeadline to submit your Challenge score sheet is November 8\, 2024
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/challenge-yourself-to-live-greener-in-2024-with-berks-natures-50-acts-for-nature-challenge-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T020000
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SUMMARY:Source Water Collaborative- Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources Webinar Aug 5th
DESCRIPTION:The Source Water Collaborative is hosting a webinar on August 5th at 2:00pm ET about a new tool – Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources – a guide to engaging in the water pollution discharge permitting process. The guide is designed to help drinking water utilities\, local government entities\, non-governmental organizations\, and other stakeholders understand and provide meaningful comments on Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for facilities that discharge PFAS chemicals and other pollutants that impact drinking water sources.\nRegister for the webinar here.\nParticipants will:\n  1.  Learn how participating in the permit process can reduce pollution that impacts drinking water sources\n  2.  Get tips on how to use the guide’s tools to identify relevant permits and provide meaningful comments\n  3.  Hear from drinking water utility professionals & other stakeholders who have commented on Clean Water Act permits.\nSpeakers:\n  *   Meg Parish\, Environmental Integrity Project\n  *   Erika Pauken\, American Water\n  *   Jennifer Peters\, Clean Water Action\n  *   Richard Stuck\, Greater Cincinnati Water Works\n  *   Deirdre White\, ASDWA
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/source-water-collaborative-using-clean-water-act-discharge-permits-to-protect-drinking-water-sources-webinar-aug-5th-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T100000
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SUMMARY:SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!\nIf you have an agenda item to discuss\, plan to attend\, or would like more information\, please email Meghan Rogalus\, SAN Manager\, at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders and Zoom details for the AMD workgroup meetings by signing up here.\nThis meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-abandoned-mine-drainage-workgroup-meeting-virtual-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T083000
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SUMMARY:Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you learn the skills necessary to assemble\, program\, and deploy a water monitoring station\, and give you the knowledge and resources to continue learning on your own.\nWhere: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311\nAudience: Beginners and those with intermediate experience programming data loggers and using environmental monitoring equipment. \nCost: $135 per person.\nRegistration is required and limited to 24 participants.\nLearn more and register here\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/do-it-yourself-electronics-for-environmental-monitoring-2/
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SUMMARY:Penn State Ag Progress Days
DESCRIPTION:Hosting an in-person event\, where all can come together to connect\nPenn State’s Ag Progress Days\, held annually during three days in August\, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With over 400 exhibitors from the United States and Canada\, there is something for everyone to enjoy at no cost as parking and admission are free. The show is hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and showcases educational programs\, current research\, and the latest innovations in agricultural equipment and technology. \n2024 Event Information (click here for more information)\nDates\nAugust 13\, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nAugust 14\, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nAugust 15 Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLocation\nRussell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center\n2710 W. Pine Grove Road\nPennsylvania Furnace\, PA 16865\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/penn-state-ag-progress-days-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T110000
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SUMMARY:Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Hosting Two Anniversary Webinars ASDWA40 ON 8/14 & SDWA50 on 8/21
DESCRIPTION:ASDWA40 Webinar: Join us on August 14 from 11 AM-12 PM EDT for a webinar featuring a panel discussion celebrating the 40th anniversary of ASDWA on December 14th. The panel will feature current and past presidents of ASDWA that will describe their experiences in working with water systems and the Headquarters and the Regional offices of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) implementation. ASDWA’s members have played a key role over the years in protecting public health with their 24/7/365 efforts with the over 150\,000 regulated public water systems (PWSs). The panelists will describe their personal and programmatic successes\, as well as the current and future challenges facing the water sector. Click here to register.\nSDWA50 Webinar: Join us on August 21 at 2:00-3:00 PM EDT for a webinar with a short series of presentations\, followed by a panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on December 16th. The panel will consist of Alan Roberson\, Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators\, Jennifer McLain\, Director of the Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water (OGWDW) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, and Peter Grevatt\, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Water Research Foundation (WRF) and former Director of OGWDW. Each panelist will provide a perspective on the successes of the SDWA\, as well as the current and future challenges facing the water sector. Click here to register.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/association-of-state-drinking-water-administrators-hosting-two-anniversary-webinars-asdwa40-on-8-14-sdwa50-on-8-21-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
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SUMMARY:Berks Nature- Paddle the Schuylkill!
DESCRIPTION:Come Paddle the Schuylkill with us! The Schuylkill River holds a long and storied history with the people who settled along its banks. There is perhaps no better way to experience the healing that has occurred in this watershed than by dipping into the river and paddling through its restored currents yourself. Go with the flow\, keep an eye out for riparian wildlife\, and enjoy a morning paddle with your friends at Berks Nature.\nBring your own kayak or rent one from us – we will be outfitted with kayaks from Take it Outdoors! Transportation back to your car after the paddle will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old to paddle in a double kayak and 14 years old to paddle solo in a single kayak.\nPlease note\, end times are approximate. \nBring a change of clothes and a bathing suit to make the most of this event.\nRegistration closes Thursday\, August 22nd\nBring your own kayak: $50\nRent a single kayak: $90\nRent a double kayak: $130
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/berks-nature-paddle-the-schuylkill-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T133000
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SUMMARY:Urban Ag Incentive Zones Bill - Virtual Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join PASA to learn more about House Bill 920\, a current proposal in the Pennsylvania General Assembly aimed at strengthening support for urban producers.\nUrban Ag Incentive Zones could help open up a world where zoning codes correctly recognize the benefit that farms and gardens bring to the city\, support them in overcoming their challenges\, and make it easier for growers to save money\, receive payment\, and feed their communities.\nIn this virtual listening session you will hear from HB 920’s sponsor\, Representative Chris Rabb\, about why he introduced the Urban Ag Incentive Zones bill and what he hopes the legislation will achieve. Following Rep. Rabb’s overview\, we’ll shift to a discussion to gather producer feedback. This webinar will offer opportunities to share your experiences and weigh in on possible areas for improvement.\nRegister here\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/urban-ag-incentive-zones-bill-virtual-listening-session-3/
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