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  • 2024 Watershed Congress

    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 […]

  • Barrels and Beer Rain Barrel Workshop

    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 a rain barrel to take home.  Pre-registration required!  To register and for more information contact Jennifer at Jennifer.brooks@berkscd.com  

  • Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Harmful Algal Blooms

    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 […]

  • Flood Mitigation: A Roadmap for Pennsylvania (Virtual)

    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 […]

  • PFAS Regulations, Soup to Nuts Webinar

    Pennsylvania Water Environment Association is hosting this presentation which will provide an overview of Pennsylvania’s regulatory program for PFAS, EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, and recent EPA PFAS-related initiatives affecting the water and wastewater sectors. Specific topics include PFAS drinking water standards, the significance of designating PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, NPDES permitting, the impact […]

  • Phosphorus Management and Water Quality Management

    Join the North Central Region Water Network for this webinar! Managing phosphorus (P) to both meet crop needs and reduce P loss from agricultural fields is critical to managing water […]

  • Perkiomen Stream Clean-up

    Every April, the Conservancy hosts a single-day watershed-wide event focused on removing litter, tires and other debris from regional waterways. This event brings together volunteers who work collaboratively to clean-up […]

  • Webinar: Choose Native Mini-Workshop

    Community members, volunteers, and interested professionals are invited to join Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State Extension for this virtual mini-workshop focused on replacing invasive species with those native to […]

  • Webinar – GIS Options for Environmental Advisory Councils

    From inventorying tree cover, to managing invasive species; from mapping riparian buffers, floodplains, recharge areas and other water-related resources, to inventorying municipal open space areas to improve management, Geographic Information […]

  • ECHO Biosolids Facility Searches and Reports Training

    This training hosted by USEPA focuses on the ECHO Facility Searches and Report under the Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program area biosolids. With the implementation of the NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule (eRule), facilities in the 41 states where EPA implements the Federal Biosolids Program, and three authorized states (SD, […]

  • New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture

    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 […]

  • New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture

    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 […]

  • NNCR Advanced Training: Effluent Exceedance (Webinar)

    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 […]

  • Webinar: Urban Gardens and Soil Health

    Join Penn State Extension for this webinar on urban gardening and soil health! The 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 […]

  • Webinar: Uses and Benefits of Rain Barrels

    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 […]

  • Spring Fest at Bartram’s Garden

    Join Bartram’s Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years: Plant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale Garden tours Vendor marketplace and community resource […]

  • SAN AMD Workgroup Tour

    **Please note the date change from April 16 to April 23** Join SAN AMD Workgroup Partners in person for a tour of an active mining operation. We’ll meet in Tamaqua […]

  • Webinar: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds

    Join April’s NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar to learn more about the wildlife benefits associated with cover crops: As 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 […]

  • Spring Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

    Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 SPRING MILL ROAD, GLADWYNE PA  19035 for their spring planting event Spring is a wonderful time to plant trees just as the preserve is coming back to […]

  • SAN Ag Workgroup Agroforestry Site Tour

    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 Additional Details: Parking is available […]

  • Berks County Conservation District Annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale

    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) The 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, […]