EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Program is excited to announce the second meeting of our new webinar series, the Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchanges. The upcoming call on Wednesday, May 29th at 1 PM EST will feature examples of local implementation of watershed protection from the following speakers. Visit our webpage for more information about this webinar series and use this link to register. Previous webinar recordings […]
This webinar will introduce water technical assistance (WaterTA) and funding available through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address stormwater-related challenges. Participants will learn about stormwater solutions, including green infrastructure or nature-based solutions, implemented through WaterTA and EPA funding sources. The webinar will cover the following topics: EPA’s free water technical assistance programs (WaterTA) BIL […]
EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division is offering a webinar training for utilities to understand how to use the WCAT tool. Applications have been submitted for all water and wastewater operators to receive continuing education units (CEUs) for participating in the training. Please check the registration pages for the most up-to-date list of state […]
Join the Great Lakes HABs Collaborative for a webinar focused on HABs treatment and remediation through bacteria and their by-products. Contact Connor Roessler at croessler@glc.org if you have any questions. Speakers List: Mrs. Brianna Fernando, Research Biologist, USACE ERDC Dr. Lyndsay Carrigee, Research Microbiologist, USACE ERDC Learn more and register here
Please join the CERC National webinar, “Collaborate and Elevate: Building and Maintaining Strategic Partnerships,” on Thursday, May 30 at 1 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on how to identify potential partners, establish productive relationships and collaborate effectively across organizations. This webinar has been approved by ASFPM for 1 CEC. Please register through Zoom: https://ogilvy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LMnjwBCGTJuIaX5IQ-lg_w#/registration * Please plan to […]
On May 30, 2024, from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time, the Source Water Collaborative is hosting the 4th webinar in its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Webinar Series titled, Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the […]
The Source Water Collaborative is hosting its 4th webinar as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Webinar Series on May 30, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time titled Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era. Please register for the webinar here. BIL created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the […]
You are invited to join EPA for a public listening session on water affordability needs for households and utilities. Water affordability is a growing issue that impacts millions of households throughout the United States. Low-income households are struggling to pay their water bills, and some utilities also struggle to meet rising costs for operations and […]
Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and National Wildlife Federation (NWF) on June 3 at 3PM for an insightful webinar on the Farm Bill. Delve into the critical aspects of this legislation and its profound implications for conservation initiatives and communities across the nation. Don’t miss […]
Uncover the profound impacts of the Farm Bill on conservation efforts and communities. Join us as we navigate its implications together. June 3, 2024 at 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register Now: Save Your Spot Here
Where: Toftrees Golf Resort, One Country Club Lane, State College, Pennsylvania 16803 Registration deadline: May 31, 2024, 11:45 p.m. Click here to register This conference is designed for conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals from the public and private sectors, and anyone associated with the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program or other conservation financial assistance programs. Participants can: […]
EPA will provide an overview of the proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule (WSRAR) which outlines a framework for states, public water systems, and the communities they serve to evaluate options for restructuring to help ensure safe, reliable drinking water. Water system restructuring changes may include operational changes, upgrades to or replacement of water system […]
Landscapes planted with native, locally-adapted plants have wide-ranging benefits including ecosystem connectivity, soil health, water infiltration, and more. As adoption of native, locally-adapted landscaping grows nationwide, the availability of suitable seed, plant starts, and skilled, knowledgeable tradespeople to plan, install, and maintain these landscapes presents an obstacle. At the same time, harmful effects of […]
Our organizations put a lot of work into keeping our website up-to-date, so how can we increase traffic to our website to more people? Join this webinar, presented by Rob Pierson of Piercing Digital, to learn more about free and low-cost tools to market your website, improve your search engine ranking, and make your website […]
Pennsylvania has identified over 150 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals that significantly impact both the environment and agricultural production, resulting in annual economic losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species webinar series is committed to addressing this critical issue Throughout the session, we will highlight some of the most problematic invasive […]
Join us in-person at Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center (7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127) for a tour of the Manayunk Canal and discussion of Philadelphia Water Department’s Flatrock Dam Improvement Project. This in-person event offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into PWD’s ongoing infrastructure rehabilitation efforts to improve water quality, spotlighting GSI at […]
Join us for the SAN Watershed Land Collaborative + Schuylkill Highlands Cluster Meeting at Berks Nature/The Nature Place. This in-person event brings together stakeholders passionate about preserving our watershed land and enhancing the Schuylkill Highlands. Network, share ideas, and collaborate on ways to protect our natural resources. Click here to register. Lunch will be provided for […]
The 2024 Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) will be held at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA from June 16-19, 2024. This event boasts an […]
Join Penn State Extension for this free webinar. Despite the growing concern of the occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals and […]
Horse farms have the potential to affect nearby surface water like streams and ponds. Runoff from farms can contain manure nutrients and soil, which are considered pollutants and impair nearby […]
Join Laura and the Storm and collaborating artists at Cosmic Arts Studio (310 E High St Pottstown, PA 19464) for an incredible celebration of the Summer Solstice! Tickets are $20 per person. Click […]
The EPA’s Water Reuse Program is hosting a webinar on June 26, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on infrastructure funding for water reuse. Join the webinar to learn […]
Check here for more information Attendees will have the option of receiving a certificate of attendance for live webinars. Acceptance of certificates is contingent on state and/or organization requirements—EPA cannot […]
The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives Program is pleased to be hosting a new survey event this summer called the “Jumping Worm Jamboree”. The event invites natural resource professionals and members of the […]
The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives Program will once again be hosting its annual “Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt” During the month of August, challenge yourself to identify, search for, and report your findings of five invasive species […]
Join us for a hybrid 3rd quarter 2024 SAN Ag workgroup meeting In person at the Berks County Agriculture Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA) or online via Zoom […]
Registration Link: Coming Soon Moderator: Sherri Hunt, EPA’s Office of Research and Development
EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will provide training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to […]
Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at our annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our […]
The month of July has been designated as Lakes Appreciation Month in the state of Pennsylvania and across the country. Lakes provide valuable environmental and economic benefits, but perhaps more […]
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is thrilled to announce newly designated landscapes from the 2024 Sentinel Landscape Designation Cycle. This process, informed by ten years of lessons learned in building innovative […]
The 2024 Virtual Conservation District and PA Agency Ag. Meeting will be held via Teams on July 25th and July 31st. The annual meeting is being led by DEP staff […]
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 […]
Join us for our Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed! If you have an agenda item to discuss, plan to attend, or would like more information, please […]
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 […]
Hosting an in-person event, where all can come together to connect Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join PASA to learn more about House Bill 920, a current proposal in the Pennsylvania General Assembly aimed at strengthening support for urban producers. Urban Ag Incentive Zones could help open up a world […]
EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division is offering training that builds upon the foundational principles explained in the Cybersecurity 101 training. Click here to register
Join us on a tour to see the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund’s impact in Philadelphia. We’ll visit a river access and riparian buffer project and a community garden and learn about how these projects help protect and connect people to the Schuylkill River. We’ll also highlight grants awarded for the 2024 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund. Participants should […]
Join Philadelphia Water Department from 7 to 11 a.m. at Schuylkill Banks between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition at the Schuylkill Banks (on the Schuylkill River Trail between Walnut and Chestnut Streets). The Fishing Fest is for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. No fishing license is required […]
PENNVEST’s Delaware County Training will be held at: Chester Township Building 1150 Engle Street Chester, PA 19013 Click here to register for the Sept 10 training Each year, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects. Participants of these events will learn answers to: How can […]
Join the SAN Engagement and Stewardship Workgroup at Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in Schwenksville PA for the Watershed Game Workshop, a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the vital connection between land use and water quality. This interactive session will equip you with the tools and confidence to facilitate the Watershed Game within your community or classroom, […]
PENNVEST’s Lancaster County Training will be held at: Providence Township Municipal Office 200 Mt. Airy Road New Providence, PA 17560 Click here to register for the Sept 12 training Each year, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects. Participants in these events will learn answers to: How […]
Join fellow educators and the amazing team at Stroud Water Research Center for this fun and educational workshop When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311 Audience: Middle and high school teachers, environmental educators, and anyone interested in community science. Cost: Free! Registration is required Learn […]
In partnership with the National Technical Training Program, the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation will host a Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Course at the Ramada […]
This year’s Eastern PA Greenways & Trails Summit, happening for the first time in Bradford County in the scenic endless mountains, will include several mobile sessions, including a paddle along the […]
Collaboration between local governments is an important strategy in the toolkit of local and regional leaders working to address stormwater impacts on water quality and flooding. This hour-long webinar will […]
Albright College – Reading, PA Calling all water and wastewater utilities! Join us at the Southeast PA Water Utility Forum to discuss utility success stories around our area! The Schuylkill Action Network’s […]
Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed on September 26th and 27th, 2024, at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, PA. This year’s forum promises to be a remarkable occasion filled […]
Join the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association for this 1-day conference at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA Conference Overview: Communities are experiencing the perfect storm – more intense rainfall […]
Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week will be widely promoted as a way to celebrate and spotlight how citizens can get involved with stewardship of their favorite park, forest, museum, cultural center, and points of […]
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust invites you to join in a guided site tour for the French Creek – South Branch restoration project. This tour will take place on […]
Join us for our final quarterly Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting of 2024 to connect regarding AMD projects in the Schuylkill Watershed! If you have an agenda item to discuss, plan to attend, […]
The Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership (VUSP) Stormwater Symposium is a biennial event at the forefront of advancing sustainable stormwater management. Hosted on the picturesque campus of Villanova University, the Symposium will […]
Registration is now open for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship to be held in coordination with the departments of Environmental Protection, Transportation and Community and Economic Development on October 16 and 17 at the Hilton in the City of Scranton. The theme of this year’s Summit is– Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation. […]
The PA AMR Conference is the longest-running annual environmental conference in Pennsylvania focused on abandoned mine reclamation and the associated issues our communities face. The PA AMR Conference provides a […]
The theme, ONE BLOOM, seeks to identify and highlight commonalities across diverse study systems and disciplines within Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) research. Sessions and discussions will foster a unified understanding […]
The purpose behind this event is to provide Delaware River Basin tribal, state and local climate implementors and influencers with practical information about how to build and execute climate adaptation projects that […]
Join us to discuss land protection in the Schuylkill Watershed! Meeting will be held in-person at Welkinweir. Please RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-watershed-land-protection-collaborative… All are welcome.
Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting! When: November 1st Where: […]
Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting! When: November 1st Where: […]
Join us via Zoom for the final SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting of 2024 to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed! This meeting will be virtual on Zoom. If you have an […]
DCNR will host a November 7 virtual grants workshop to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2025 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). […]
Join the Center for Watershed Protection for a FREE lunch and learn to hear about the results of the CWP National Watershed Research Network’s first project Accounting for Climate Change […]
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding […]
The Nature Conservancy, with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, is pleased to announce a free, one-day NJ Dam Removal Partnership Fish Passage Training […]
Join us for the final SAN Stormwater Workgroup meeting of 2024 at Wissahickon Trails (12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA). During this meeting we will tour the newly renovated Wissahickon Trails barn […]
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on the matter of persistent dry conditions in the […]
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding […]
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding […]
Join this free webinar hosted by Stormwater University Climate change is significantly altering precipitation patterns and intensifying extreme weather events, posing a growing threat to stormwater quality. This webinar will […]
The PA Association of Environmental Professionals are hosting a December 10 webinar on PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Management – Philadelphia Water Department Approach starting at Noon. After some brief background information […]
The North Central Region Water Network’s Algal Bloom Action team will host the 5th annual virtual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) symposium again in 2025! This year’s event will focus on […]
SBN GSI Partners and friends are invited to join the next Quarterly Meeting, held in-person at Rodriguez Consulting, LLC’s office at 100 W Oxford St, Suite E-4000, Philadelphia, PA 19122. […]
Join Penn State and Michigan State for a webinar panel featuring representatives from leading forest carbon payment programs, including the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), Finite Carbon, and Climate Action […]
Join the SAN Watershed Land Collaborative workgroup for an in-person meeting at Schuylkill River Greenways. Bring your maps! We are going to take this opportunity to discuss institutional guiding principles […]
Join us for our first quarterly Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting of 2025 to connect regarding AMD projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!If you have an agenda item to discuss, plan […]
This special extended webinar event includes talks given at the EPA 21st Annual Drinking Water Workshop held on September 17-19, 2024. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation. Certificates of attendance will be […]
Water is the most essential nutrient for livestock, directly influencing their health and performance. Ensuring high-quality drinking water requires regular testing to identify potential contaminants. This webinar will explore the […]
Join SBN for their annual meeting to kick off 2025! Connect, learn, and engage with a community of businesses and individuals focused on driving change through economic growth, social equity, […]
Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 212 450 499 011 Passcode: bc2gT2Nm
Are you a teacher? Do you love to kayak and camp? Join the Schuylkill River Sojourn, an annual 112-mile guided kayak/canoe trip from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Action […]
Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it more closely or monitor changes over time? Have you recently taken steps to improve your stream and now want to […]
Conservation Cornerstone is a webinar series designed for agriculture professionals beginning their conservation journey. Pennsylvania’s Right to Farm Act (1982) and ACRE law (2005) limit municipal actions against certain farming practices, shaping […]
Are you a Philly resident who loves art and the environment? Enter the 2025 Trash Free Waters Art Contest today, hosted by the Philadelphia Water Department (@phillyh2o) and the Partnership […]
Join us for the 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference to be held at the Ben Franklin Technology Center on Mountaintop at Lehigh University on October 14th. Register for the conference here.
Join Berks Nature for the first in-person workshop that is a part of their Activist-In-Training Program running through April 2026! Discussions will cover various community organizing skills and topics, including […]
The Penn State Extension “CropEd: Continuing Education for Crop Professionals” webinar offers an opportunity to explore timely agricultural topics while earning pesticide certification credits. This webinar will feature Extension field and forage […]
Join us on Tuesday, December 16th for an update on land conservation projects across our watershed.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1433, revised by America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) section 2013, requires community water systems (CWS) serving over 3,300 people to prepare (or revise) and […]
Join the Stormwater Workgroup for their first meeting of the year! John Jackson from the Stroud Water Research Center will build on his presentation from the 2025 SANnual Meeting, discussing […]
About the Live Webinar Protecting soil on agricultural lands is vital to both food production and environmental sustainability. Around the world, soils are eroding faster than they are forming, and conventional practices can accelerate this loss. Bare or highly disturbed soils are especially vulnerable to wind and water erosion, allowing nutrients and sediments to wash […]
Join us via Microsoft Teams for the first SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting of 2026 to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!This meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft […]
Date: Thursday, March 26thTime: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Followed by happy hour at Puddler’s Kitchen Conshohocken Brewing in Bridgeport, PALocation: Meet at Ross Road Field (Corner of Henderson & Ross Roads)Join the Schuylkill Action Network and partners for a cleanup of Upper Merion Township’s streams & streets, and the Schuylkill River! The cleanup will be followed by a […]
Are you a teacher? Do you love to kayak and camp? Join the Schuylkill River Sojourn, an annual 112-mile guided kayak/canoe trip from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Action Network is funding one teacher to participate in this one-week trip and bring their experience back to the classroom. The Sojourn Scholar will paddle all […]
