The House Majority Policy Committee will convene a hearing on Tuesday, April 29 to explore flood risk and mitigation, hosted by Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock. Members will hear testimony from local township officials, business owners, and environmental experts on the potential flood risks in Pennsylvania and how the state can be better prepared to handle these natural disasters. […]
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 […]
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 measure the results? The First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, volunteer groups, youth, and adults […]
The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the annual 112-mile guided kayak/canoe trip that begins where the water trail does, in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The trip ends seven days later at the end of the iconic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, just miles from where the Schuylkill connects with the Delaware River. The Sojourn includes meals, camping, gear […]
On June 18th, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 (ET), EPA is hosting a tools and resources webinar. EPA’s Office of Research Development and Region 4 (Southeast) used the EPA’s risk communication framework and human-centered design techniques to figure out what information people affected by a flood need and how they make cleanup decisions. The webinar will review […]
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 the regulatory landscape for agriculture. Understanding these laws is key to navigating township and county ordinances affecting farm operations. Experts from Penn State Dickinson Law’s […]
Join Philadelphia Water Department to celebrate the completion of the Flat Rock Dam project The Community event begins at 11 am, with speakers and presentations starting at 11:30 am. Educational tables, activities, and […]
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 our upcoming Agriculture Workgroup meeting, where we’ll share project updates and enjoy a visit to the Berks County Fair. Date: Thursday, July 10thTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: 1238 County […]
In preparation for our upcoming meeting, we strongly encourage you to complete the survey linked below. Your input is essential in shaping the direction and priorities of this workgroup. This is a key […]
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 […]
You’re Invited!Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 22 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2025 SANnual Meeting! đź“… When: November 7thđź“Ť Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright […]
Join us for the next Engagement & Stewardship Workgroup meeting, where Schuylkill River Greenways will showcase their newly developed watershed map and accompanying K–12 programming. This is a great opportunity […]
Join us on Thursday for a conversation about the resources available to stormwater managers. We’ll discuss how historic records can help us understand modern challenges and explore current virtual tools, such as Model My Watershed.
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 crop specialists and educators, who will review the 2025 crop production season and share insights on innovations for the year ahead. Participants will gain access […]
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 certify risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every five years. Recertification deadlines are occurring […]
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 road salt and the challenges of dissolved pollutants entering waterways through green stormwater infrastructure.
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 fellow stormwater professionals at Glen Foerd for the first meeting of the DRIP Stormwater Workgroup. Discuss MS4 permit changes, storm drain marking, and other stormwater issues.
Join us at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope for the first meeting of the Engagement and Stewardship Workgroup. Connect with fellow environmental educators working throughout the Delaware Watershed.
