The Water Center is has released a new report, Delaware River Bacteria Study: An Evaluation of the Occurrence and Sources of Fecal Indicator Bacteria in the Camden-Chester-Philadelphia Region and Opportunities for Remediation. The Delaware River Bacteria Study is an independent, science-based water quality and water policy study. It evaluates the occurrence and sources of fecal indicator […]
Please join us for an exploration and training on new ways to steep your communications, outreach, and programming in equity and multiculturalism on January 30 at 1pm. Register in advance: https://bit.ly/MutliComms Authentic multicultural communications can help increase civic engagement – and community-driven solutions – in all of our work. We’ll provide an overview of core multicultural […]
Click here for more information and to register Forecasting Freshwater Cyanobacterial HABs for Sentinel-3 Satellite Resolved U.S. Lakes and Reservoirs Because cyanoHABs are a concern for health throughout the United States, there is a need for a large-scale prediction model. To address this need, we used a Bayesian model to estimate the probability of a […]
Join the Source Water Collaborative for this webinar is part of a new series of webinars on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, designed to help access historic levels of funding. This webinar is designed for states, water utilities, source water protection staff, state BIL funding program staff, source water collaboratives, federal agencies, and other water stakeholders. […]
Join us for our first quarter virtual Stormwater Workgroup Meeting. We look forward to a presentation by Virginia Smith of Villanova University entitled, “Needs, Challenges, and Solutions for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Implementation” Virginia’s presentation will discuss impacts of watershed development is reflected in the health of our streams, particularly headwater streams. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) […]
Join us for our Agriculture 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 email Meghan Rogalus, SAN Manager, at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for workgroup meetings by signing up here. This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. Click here to […]
Join us for our Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup meeting to connect utility and regulatory partners in the Schuylkill Watershed! If 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. If you haven’t already signed up to receive our email reminders for workgroup meetings you […]
Join Penn State Extension and participating partners US Forest Service, State, and Private Forestry; Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of Forestry; and Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Program, Pennsylvania Community Trees for a webinar highlighting how the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Conservation and Recreation Community Conservation Partnership Program can help make your community forestry project a reality. This annual grant program […]
Join FEMA for this webinar highlighting how local-level planning provides a framework for local governments to lessen the impacts of natural disasters, including flooding. Many local governments undertake multi-hazard mitigation planning to engage their community in understanding risks and developing mitigation actions. They can increase benefits of their planning process by designing it to also meet the […]
Join PA Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) for a virtual meeting with Sean Furjanic, PE, Environmental Program Manager for the DEP Bureau of Clean Water, for an update on the Department’s activities related to the MS4 program and NPDES permitting, followed by a Q & A session with attendees. Questions can be submitted both in […]
Register now for The State of Stormwater Symposium: Programs and Fees in a post-West Chester Landscape- a crash course on recent developments for stormwater management programs and fees, hosted and sponsored by the […]
Register now for The State of Stormwater Symposium: Programs and Fees in a post-West Chester Landscape- a crash course on recent developments for stormwater management programs and fees, hosted and sponsored by the […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host an open house on Feb. 29, 2024, to share details on a draft revision of the Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan. […]
Calling all Landscape Professionals! Professional landscapers and water gardeners are invited to register for one of three regional workshops provided by Pennsylvania Sea Grant, Penn State Extension, and regional partners […]
Join the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and their regional partners to dive deeper into the world of stormwater! Discover the different methods local organizations are using to tackle stormwater issues. Municipalities will […]
Join this live virtual webinar offered by Penn State Extension and learn about conservation practices used to stabilize eroding streambanks, improve instream habitat, and provide suitable crossings on farms and […]
Senator Casey will join us for a comprehensive discussion on the intricate connection between conservation and agriculture in Pennsylvania. Together, we will explore the impact of the Farm Bill on […]
Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in partnership with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) for an informative webinar on Water quality data in the Delaware River Basin (DRB) […]
Click here to learn more and register. Penn State Ext. Webinar: Learn about management steps you can take to reduce problems with algae and aquatic plants, water quality, nuisance wildlife, and […]
Location: Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel 215 Innovation Boulevard State College, PA 16803 Join PA Rural Water Association for the largest training and exhibit conference for water & wastewater utilities. […]
DESCRIPTION Microplastics are emerging contaminants in the water environment. These manufactured polymer particles have been found across water matrices, capturing the attention of consumers and regulators, raising questions about potential […]
Join us at the 2024 Scrub and Pub in Upper Merion Township where the community and partners gather to clean before it’s green. This event is registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful in support of Pick Up PA, the Annual Spring Initiative — and the Schuylkill Scrub. Thursday March 21st 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm followed by a Happy […]
Sharing information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration The Watershed Congress has evolved since 1998 to advance the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Watershed Congress melds science, policy, and practical applications into one program. As a result, the annual […]
Join Berks County Conservation District on March 23rd at Saucony Creek Brewery in Kutztown for “Barrels and Beer” a rain barrel workshop. Enjoy a delicious Saucony Creek Brew while painting […]
Establishing an Algal Toxin Rule and Regulatory Program in Rhode Island, an Informal Case Study Shannon Harrower-Nakama, Rhode Island Department of Health In 2019, Rhode Island was one of the earliest states to establish a HAB/cyanotoxin rule in the state public drinking water regulations, which also required the development of surrounding program infrastructure. This presentation […]
In this panel presentation hosted by PASA, learn about the growing impact of severe floods and droughts on farms and other lands, and the role farmers and land stewards can play in directly mitigating damage caused by these natural disasters. We will also cover resources farmers can access to reduce exposure, take preventive measures, and […]
Location: 567 Keystone Blvd, Pottstown, PA Great opportunity to earn Community Service hours. Call 484.781.1748 to get involved
