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SUMMARY:Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease register for the webinar here.\nBIL created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the financing of water infrastructure. The law now requires SRF programs to provide 49% of BIL money to disadvantaged communities as principal forgiveness loans or grants. This allows additional communities that have struggled to access water infrastructure funding to receive the support they need. This webinar will share: \nhow the SRF programs are given authority to determine what constitutes a “disadvantaged community” and this varies greatly across the country.\nhow states have ensured their definitions bring about the most equitable outcome possible.\nthe role public participation requirements had in modifying their definitions.\nchallenges states have had in implementing the funding.\nwhat clean water advocates can do to help states achieve the most equitable process possible for source water protection in their programs. \nSpeakers: \nMichael Grange\, Infrastructure Funding Section Manager for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Drinking Water\nShannon Fisher\, Program Manager for the North Dakota Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program\nMarissa Jacobi\, Public Health Treatment Program Administrator for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program\nSean Jackson\, National Water Campaigns Coordinator for Clean Water Action (Facilitator) \nExpected Webinar Audience: The webinar is targeted to states\, water utilities\, source water protection staff\, state BIL funding program staff\, source water collaboratives\, federal agencies\, and other water stakeholders.\nBIL Learning Exchange \nVisit the BIL Learning Exchange to access recorded webinars and other resources to help water stakeholders use the new BIL funding for source water protection. The Learning Exchange: \nProvides information to member networks and others to spur increased use of BIL funding to support source water protection\nHighlights types of source water protection and green infrastructure projects eligible for funding\nIdentifies and addresses barriers for using BIL Emerging Contaminants funding for source water protection\nDevelops best practices for funding mechanisms to obtain and use BIL funds\, and\nHighlights case studies or example projects. \nSign up here to receive notification about future BIL-related information and other news from the national Source Water Collaborative.\nThere is no cost to participate in this webinar. Please share this information with your colleagues.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/redefining-disadvantaged-communities-in-a-new-water-infrastructure-era-4/
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SUMMARY:Redefining "Disadvantaged Communities" in a New Water Infrastructure Era
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the financing of water infrastructure. The law now requires State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to provide 49% of BIL money to disadvantaged communities as principal forgiveness loans or as grants. This allows additional communities that have struggled to access water infrastructure funding to receive the support they need.\nThe SRF programs are given authority to determine what constitutes a “disadvantaged community” and this varies greatly across the country. Many states have forged ahead and have worked diligently to ensure their definitions bring about the most equitable outcome possible and reach those communities most in need. In this webinar\, representatives from Utah\, Delaware\, and North Dakota Drinking Water SRFs will discuss how they approached redefining disadvantaged communities to meet the spirit of the BIL\, the role public participation requirements had in modifying their definitions\, and the degree to which these approaches have changed their programs. We will also discuss the challenges states have had in implementing the funding\, and what clean water advocates can do to help states achieve the most equitable process possible for source water protection in their programs.\nExpected Webinar Audience: The webinar is targeted to states\, water utilities\, source water protection staff\, state BIL funding program staff\, source water collaboratives\, federal agencies\, and other water stakeholders. Register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/redefining-disadvantaged-communities-in-a-new-water-infrastructure-era-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
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SUMMARY:CERC Webinar Collaborate and Elevate: Building and Maintaining Strategic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease register through Zoom: https://ogilvy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LMnjwBCGTJuIaX5IQ-lg_w#/registration\n* Please plan to sign in five minutes early. If you experience a problem\, please send a description of the issue (and a screenshot\, if possible) to CERCTraining@ogilvy.com. If you have questions\, please reach out to fema-ctp-admin@fema.dhs.gov.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/cerc-webinar-collaborate-and-elevate-building-and-maintaining-strategic-partnerships-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174422Z
UID:894-1717066800-1717070400@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Harmful Algal Bloom Treatment with Microbiology
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSpeakers List: \nMrs. Brianna Fernando\, Research Biologist\, USACE ERDC\nDr. Lyndsay Carrigee\, Research Microbiologist\, USACE ERDC \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/advancing-harmful-algal-bloom-treatment-with-microbiology-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T203857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174015Z
UID:868-1716991200-1717000200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:EPA Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training
DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division is offering a webinar training for utilities to understand how to use the WCAT tool.\nApplications 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 CEU approvals.\nRegister Here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-water-cybersecurity-assessment-tool-wcat-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174221Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Stormwater Challenges with EPA Technical Assistance and Funding
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe webinar will cover the following topics: \nEPA’s free water technical assistance programs (WaterTA)\nBIL funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)\nDetailed description of how WaterTA can assist communities in identifying solutions and addressing stormwater challenges from Delta Institute\, a WaterTA provider. \nThis webinar is intended for communities facing stormwater challenges\, as represented by utility staff\, stormwater program staff\, municipal officials\, community organizations\, and other stakeholders. The content is especially relevant for underserved communities and those that have not previously accessed SRF funding. Click here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/addressing-stormwater-challenges-with-epa-technical-assistance-and-funding-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
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CREATED:20241004T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174015Z
UID:872-1716987600-1716987600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchanges
DESCRIPTION: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 may be found on our YouTube channel. We hope to see you there! \nWednesday\, May 29\, 1:00 PM EST: Local Implementation of Watershed Protection \nHeather Amster\, NY Department of Environmental Conservation\nEmily Baldauff\, PA Trout Unlimited\nAna Gonzales\, City of Austin\, TX Watershed Protection Department\nModerated by Brian Fontenot\, EPA Region 6
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/healthy-watersheds-learning-exchanges-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T203857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174005Z
UID:867-1716985800-1717000200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:EPA’s Augmented Alternatives Analysis Workshop: EPA’s Water Infrastructure Planning Tool
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, virtual half-day workshop where you will learn more about the decision-making process and engage in discussions with your peers. Utilities should attend this workshop if you are facing a large capital investment and want to learn how to engage your community and evaluate the full range of potential economic\, environmental\, and social benefits for your project.\nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epas-augmented-alternatives-analysis-workshop-epas-water-infrastructure-planning-tool-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174423Z
UID:899-1716399000-1716402600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Tour the PECO Green Roof
DESCRIPTION:Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45\,000 square feet\, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass\, little bluestem grass\, Agastache\, and Amsonia.\nRegister Here: Link\nOther Tour Dates\nJune 26\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nJuly 24\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nAugust 28\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm -6:30 pm\nSeptember 25\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nOctober 23\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/tour-the-peco-green-roof-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174221Z
UID:884-1716300000-1716305400@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar - Technical Assistance for Lead
DESCRIPTION:Join EPA for this 2-part webinar focused on addressing lead in small community water systems. Click here to register \nService Line Inventory Technical Assistance for Small Community and Non-Community Water Systems in Wisconsin\nNearly 2\,000 public water systems in Wisconsin\, over 90% of which serve a population of 3\,330 consumers or less\, are regulated by the Lead and Copper Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Many of these small public water systems do not have staff with the technical expertise required to complete a service line inventory\, nor the financial resources required to hire someone. This presentation will provide an overview of Wisconsin DNR’s approach to providing service line technical assistance to small community and non-community public water systems. The multi-pronged approach includes hiring limited-term employees to conduct on-site materials inspections at non-transient non-community water systems\, and hiring a contractor to provide individual on-site assistance with records review to hundreds of small community public water systems. Successes so far\, lessons learned\, and collaborative partnerships will be highlighted. \n  \nLead Service Line Identification\, Replacement Planning\, Community Engagement\, and Funding Technical Assistance Programs\nThis presentation will include an overview of how EPA Water Technical Assistance (EPA WaterTA) can support communities with their efforts to achieve clean\, safe\, and reliable drinking water. It will then dive into two of EPA WaterTA’s programs focusing on the removal and replacement of lead service lines: the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators Program and the Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative. Information on how communities can request WaterTA will also be shared
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/u-s-epa-small-drinking-water-systems-webinar-technical-assistance-for-lead-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000
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CREATED:20241004T204203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174221Z
UID:888-1715853600-1715875200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:EPA 2024 Mid-Atlantic Virtual Summit: Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity
DESCRIPTION:EPA Region 3 is hosting the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Virtual Summit – Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity. Learn more and register at: https://cvent.me/2Waz8q. \n  \n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-2024-mid-atlantic-virtual-summit-empowering-communities-for-environmental-equity-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
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CREATED:20241004T204615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T180329Z
UID:950-1715853600-1715860800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event in Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:PENNVEST’s Montgomery County Training will be held at:\nAbington Township Crestmont Community Center\n2595 Rubicam Avenue\nWillow Grove\, PA 19090\nClick here to register for the May 16 training\nEach year\, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects. \nParticipants in these events will learn answers to: \nHow can PENNVEST help?\nWhat are the funding sources?\nWhy PENNVEST financing?\nHow do I apply for financing?\nWho can I contact for help?\nWhere do I find PENNVEST resources?\nHow do I stay informed of new information?
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pennvest-2024-educational-event-in-montgomery-county-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174525Z
UID:903-1715707800-1715716800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County\, 4184 Dorney Park Road\, Room 104\, Allentown\, Pennsylvania 18104\nPenn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free workshops aimed at enhancing water education. These workshops\, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program\, offer curriculum activity kits and training to integrate water topics across various subjects. As a critical resource\, water serves as a cross-curricular theme\, supporting science\, math\, literacy\, and more. With financial support\, these workshops aim to bolster Pennsylvania’s environmental literacy goals by empowering educators and volunteers. Led by Penn State Extension’s Water Resources Team\, comprising over 20 subject matter experts\, the initiative aims to address water quality and quantity issues\, reaching over 500\,000 individuals annually. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching and earn Act 48 Hours (pending approval).\nWhat will you learn? \nUnderstand the significance of teaching youth about water and its alignment with the new PA STEELS Standards and MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) framework\nReceive a free Rain to Drain Curriculum Kit and Book ($60 value)\, along with hands-on instruction on effectively utilizing the kit\nAccess a free Watershed Decisions Curriculum Kit ($39 value) and receive hands-on guidance on incorporating it into your teaching\nLearn about the new 2024 Future Master Watershed Stewards (FMWS) program and explore potential partnerships with trained FMWS volunteers for your classroom or program \nClick here to learn more and register for this FREE training!
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/watershed-teaching-tools-for-educators-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174120Z
UID:882-1715698800-1715698800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:CDRW Farm Bill Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and National Wildlife Federation (NWF) 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 out on this chance to gain valuable insights into the Farm Bill and its pivotal role in shaping conservation efforts. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/cdrw-farm-bill-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174525Z
UID:904-1715648400-1715700600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County\, 4184 Dorney Park Road\, Room 104\, Allentown\, Pennsylvania 18104\nPenn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free workshops aimed at enhancing water education. These workshops\, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program\, offer curriculum activity kits and training to integrate water topics across various subjects. As a critical resource\, water serves as a cross-curricular theme\, supporting science\, math\, literacy\, and more. With financial support\, these workshops aim to bolster Pennsylvania’s environmental literacy goals by empowering educators and volunteers. Led by Penn State Extension’s Water Resources Team\, comprising over 20 subject matter experts\, the initiative aims to address water quality and quantity issues\, reaching over 500\,000 individuals annually. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching and earn Act 48 Hours (pending approval).\nWhat will you learn? \nUnderstand the significance of teaching youth about water and its alignment with the new PA STEELS Standards and MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) framework\nReceive a free Rain to Drain Curriculum Kit and Book ($60 value)\, along with hands-on instruction on effectively utilizing the kit\nAccess a free Watershed Decisions Curriculum Kit ($39 value) and receive hands-on guidance on incorporating it into your teaching\nLearn about the new 2024 Future Master Watershed Stewards (FMWS) program and explore potential partnerships with trained FMWS volunteers for your classroom or program \nClick here to learn more and register for this FREE training!
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/watershed-teaching-tools-for-educators-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174422Z
UID:896-1715263200-1715263200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:US Geological Survey Hosts May 9 Webinar On New USGS Base Streamflow Forecasting Web Tool
DESCRIPTION: \nThe US Geological Survey will host a May 9 webinar on the new USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT.\nThis webinar will demonstrate how to access forecasts generated for active USGS streamgaging locations across the Nation. The webinar will also discuss the need for baseflow (low flow) information and possible applications of the tool. The baseflow forecast tool may be of interest to natural resource managers\, irrigation districts\, and water utilities\, as well as federal\, Tribal\, state\, and local agencies. We will present for 30 minutes and then leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.\nClick Here to register for the webinar.  Questions about this new tool should be directed to Christopher Konrad\, cpkonrad@usgs.gov.\n \nVisit the USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool page to start using this new resource.\nFor more information on water resources in Pennsylvania\, visit the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center webpage.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/us-geological-survey-hosts-may-9-webinar-on-new-usgs-base-streamflow-forecasting-web-tool-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174322Z
UID:893-1715180400-1715180400@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry and Water Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:Agroforestry practices can have a positive impact on water quality while simultaneously helping address agricultural resource concerns. Tune in next week Wednesday as we discuss the latest research on agroforestry and water resource management. Register here: Link\nFeatured Speakers: \nNate Lawrence\, Ecosystem Scientist\, The Savanna Institute\nBilly Beck\, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist\, Iowa State University Outreach and Extension\nRanjith Udawatta\, Research Professor\, University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/agroforestry-and-water-resource-management-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174422Z
UID:895-1715176800-1715180400@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:EPA ORD Emergency Response Webinar - Pathogen Contaminated Wastewater: Where Does It Go & How to Treat It
DESCRIPTION:The contamination of wastewater with pathogens has become an ever-increasing concern for wastewater treatment plant operators since the 2001 Amerithrax incident\, 2014 Ebola outbreak\, and most recently\, the COVID-19 pandemic. A better understanding of how these pathogens move through the wastewater system and effective measures for removing them from materials and wastewater is crucial.\nThis webinar presentation will showcase research conducted at EPA’s Test and Evaluation facility. It will discuss pathogen persistence in an activated sludge treatment system\, methods for treating biosolids contaminated with heat-resistant spores (i.e.\, lime stabilization\, composting\, and incineration) and what conditions might contribute to pathogens surviving treatment. Lastly\, the presentation will go over past and ongoing work on the characteristics and properties that govern bioaerosol emission from aeration basins at wastewater treatment plants.\nRegister Here: Link
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-ord-emergency-response-webinar-pathogen-contaminated-wastewater-where-does-it-go-how-to-treat-it-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
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CREATED:20241004T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174825Z
UID:912-1714820400-1714834800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Berks County Conservation District Annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:On May 4\, 2024\, the Berks County Conservation District will hold its annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale at Berks County Agricultural Center (1238 County Welfare Road\, Leesport\, PA)\nThe day will be filled with live music by Golden Twine\, a food truck by Schaeffer’s Catering\, a rain barrel auction\, Smokey Bear\, the PA Woodmobile\, and other environmental organizations such as the PA Bat Rescue\, the PA Game Commission\, Blue Marsh Lake\, Baird Ornithological Society\, and more.\nAt noon\, the BCCD will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new and much anticipated S.W.A.G Bus. The Soil\, Water\, and Agricultural Mobile Education Bus is filled with hands-on educational displays and will be used to teach children and adults about conserving natural resources in Berks County.\nA seedling sale dedication ceremony for Mark Wolfskill\, former board member\, will take place at 12:30 p.m.\nThe Conservation Celebration will take place at the Berks County Agricultural Center at 1238 County Welfare Road.  The event begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.\nFor more information\, please contact Jennifer Brooks\, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator\, via email at Jennifer.brooks@berkscd.com or via phone at 601-372-4657\, ext. 212.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/berks-county-conservation-district-annual-conservation-celebration-and-seedling-sale-4/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175329Z
UID:929-1714557600-1714564800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:SAN Ag Workgroup Agroforestry Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and educational Agroforestry Site Tour organized by the SAN Ag Workgroup. Get ready to explore different agroforestry practices and learn from experts in the field. This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow ag professionals and gain insights into sustainable agriculture practices.  Register here\nAdditional Details: \nParking is available on site but we strongly encourage carpooling to reduce your impact on the environment and our hosts!\nIn the event of forecasted heavy rain or inclement weather a backup date is planned for Wednesday May 8\, 2024. We will email at least 48 hours in advance if we switch dates!\nPlease pack your own water\, snacks and/or lunch\nPlease dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nPlease come prepared to walk along uneven terrain \nWe hope to see you there!\nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-ag-workgroup-agroforestry-site-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:906-1714485600-1714491000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar: PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nA certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar\nOverview of EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation\nPresenter: Ashley Greene\, EPA’s Office of Water\nThis presentation will provide an overview of the final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation\, including the key regulatory requirements and timing for water systems and drinking water primacy agencies to comply with these requirements\, background on the regulation development\, and funding information to support rule implementation.\nRemoval of PFAS Compounds from Drinking Water: Fundamentals and Applications\nPresenter: Nicholas Dugan\, P.E.\, EPA’s Office of Research and Development\nThis presentation will focus on the three treatment processes designated as best available technologies for PFAS removal from drinking water: granular activated carbon (GAC)\, ion exchange (IX)\, and membranes (NF/RO). There will be a brief discussion on the fundamentals of each process followed by basic considerations of process selection\, process design\, and costing.\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/u-s-epa-small-drinking-water-systems-webinar-pfas-drinking-water-regulation-and-treatment-methods-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175732Z
UID:938-1714212000-1714219200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Spring Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 SPRING MILL ROAD\, GLADWYNE PA  19035 for their spring planting event\nSpring is a wonderful time to plant trees just as the preserve is coming back to life. Planting trees at the preserve helps combat climate change and maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/spring-adopt-a-tree-tree-planting-event-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:919-1714053600-1714053600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join April’s NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar to learn more about the wildlife benefits associated with cover crops:\nAs the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years\, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example\, do cover crops provide needed habitat for grassland birds\, a group that has experienced widespread population decline in recent decades? What is the value of cover crop fields to grassland birds during the winter\, spring migration\, and breeding periods compared to cropland fields without cover crops or areas of perennial cover?\nOn April 25 at 2:00 p.m. eastern\, Dr. Adam Janke of Iowa State University and Dr. David Buehler of the University of Tennessee will provide answers to these questions and more during our free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. This webinar will share findings from recent studies examining bird use of cover crops in Iowa and Tennessee conducted in partnership with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project. Findings may be used to support on-the-ground cropland management decisions informed by a better understanding of the potential role of cover crops in grassland bird conservation efforts.\nNo registration is required. Visit NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar page to find the link to join the meeting\nYou may also join via audio only:\nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 554 587 395#
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-emerging-findings-on-the-effects-of-cover-crops-on-grassland-birds-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175529Z
UID:930-1713866400-1713879000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:SAN AMD Workgroup Tour
DESCRIPTION:**Please note the date change from April 16 to April 23**\nJoin SAN AMD Workgroup Partners in person for a tour of an active mining operation.\nWe’ll meet in Tamaqua and carpool to the site from there. Trucks and vans are preferred carpooling vehicles for rough road conditions and to limit the total number of vehicles on site.\nImportant Safety Considerations \nTrucks and vans are preferred vehicles considering rough road conditions\nParticipants must wear boots/sturdy footwear suitable for muddy and wet conditions\nWeather conditions might vary throughout the day so please dress accordingly \nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-amd-workgroup-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:907-1713790800-1713796200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands
DESCRIPTION: Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands hosted by the Source Water Collaborative. The webinar is designed for State and Tribal water and forestry programs\, water utilities\, source water collaboratives and watershed groups\, watershed\, aquatic\, and wildfire staff in the ten USFS Regions and Headquarters\, conservation groups\, conservation districts\, and other forest and water stakeholders.  Hear directly from USFS staff regarding how these funds can be used on USFS and non-USFS lands for drinking water protection and wildfire mitigation projects. Learn about the highly successful Drinking Water Providers Partnership. Then hear about two examples of collaborative groups that conserve and manage forested lands for source water protection:  Denver Water and Rio Grande Water Fund. (Please register for the webinar here)
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/leveraging-u-s-forest-service-bil-funds-for-source-water-protection-on-forested-lands-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174826Z
UID:914-1713607200-1713621600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fest at Bartram's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Bartram’s Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years: \nPlant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale\nGarden tours\nVendor marketplace and community resource tables\nChildren’s activities \nPlus special presentations and activities from community partners \n10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring\, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary\n11am: Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Network\, interviewed by Lailah Lindsey of Sankofa Community Farm\n12-2pm: Seed Exchange hosted by Nate Kleinman of Experimental Farm Network\n1-3pm: What’s The Deal With Native Plants?\, a workshop presented by Goda Trakumaite \nClick here for directions to the Garden
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/spring-fest-at-bartrams-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175128Z
UID:924-1713553200-1713556800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Uses and Benefits of Rain Barrels
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Extension for this webinar on the Uses and Benefits of Rain Barrels. They will cover the various uses and benefits of rain barrels for a homeowner. The webinar will also cover a basic construction option for those interested in building a rain barrel on their property.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-uses-and-benefits-of-rain-barrels-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:918-1713513600-1713517200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Urban Gardens and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Extension for this webinar on urban gardening and soil health!\nThe COVID-19 pandemic got a lot of folks engaged in gardening\, especially in urban settings\, for the first time. While gardening in urban settings can be rewarding\, it can come with the risk of exposure to heavy metals and other pollutants that can be found in these polluted soils. During Urban Gardens and Soil Health\, participants will learn how they can test their soil\, examine soil health\, and help ensure they are growing healthy food. There will also be a chance to ask a soil scientist\, Stephen Dadio\, questions about urban soil health.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-urban-gardens-and-soil-health-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:915-1713450600-1713456000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:NNCR Advanced Training: Effluent Exceedance (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on effluent exceedance violations on the quarterly National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Noncompliance Report (NNCR)\, which provides a comprehensive list of Clean Water Act violations and their resolutions to the public. The training focuses on when effluent exceedance violations are generated\, criteria for assigning Category I versus II noncompliance\, resolution of effluent exceedance violations\, and a demonstration of searching and filtering effluent exceedance violations on the quarterly NNCR.\nNote: This training is an advanced training and assumes you have attended or watched a recording of the quarterly NNCR training before attending (https://echo.epa.gov/help/training#Series).\n**If you need any special accommodations for this webinar\, please email Madeline LaPatra (lapatra.madeline@epa.gov).\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/nncr-advanced-training-effluent-exceedance-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182136
CREATED:20241213T174725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:2832-1713441600-1713447000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture hosted by the Source Water Collaborative (SWC).  This webinar will focus on this year’s opportunity to update the USDA NRCS high priority source water protection areas and agricultural and forestry practices landowners can implement to get up to 90 percent incentive payments to protect drinking water sources under the Farm Bill. The webinar will also address the selection/update of watersheds under the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) and Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI). In addition\, participants will learn about a drinking water utility’s successful experience working with NRCS State Technical Committees and NRCS staff. register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/new-opportunities-to-partner-with-nrcs-for-source-water-protection-and-climate-smart-agriculture-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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