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  • Creating Age-Friendly Communities with Green Infrastructure: How Addressing Needs of Children and Older Adults Benefits All (Webinar)

    Check out the latest installment of EPA’s Green Infrastructure Webcast Series: Description: As we are experiencing unpredictable conditions intensified by climate change, discussion on who is the most vulnerable has focused on race, income and zip codes. Age, however, must also be part of the conversation because children and older adults are at a higher risk for […]

  • Oil Spill Response: Advances in Detection Capabilities (Webinar)

    Join EPA for an overview of technologies and projects for tracking hydrocarbons underwater or in floating slicks. Additionally, this webinar will highlight the need for measurements that provide a better understanding of behavior and transport of spilled oil in water environments.  Click here to register

  • Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee – Public and Virtual Meeting

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC will convene to discuss proposed recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices. Written comments will be accepted […]

  • Webinar: Demystifying How to Access BIL Funds for Source Water Protection and Natural Infrastructure

    The Source Water Collaborative is hosting its 2nd webinar as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Webinar Series. The webinar is provided at no cost to attendees. Please click here to learn more and register for the webinar. The webinar will cover the following topics: EPA’s free Water Technical Assistance programs (new and longstanding) BIL funding and Environmental […]

  • 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 resources. This edition of The Current will focus on P management and water quality – the latest research on P transport modeling, and a review […]

  • PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Community-based Watershed Organizations Webinar & Survey Kickoff

    Stream Restoration Incorporated (SRI) is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR) and Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) to conduct a study on behalf of the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers about past, current, and future involvement of watershed groups, conservation districts, and others in abandoned mine […]

  • Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE) Toolkit Webinar

    Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE) Toolkit Webinar hosted by the Water Laboratory Alliance. The Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a multi-organizational exercise to simulate response to a water emergency, with a focus on tools and best practices for utility coordination of laboratory support. This webinar covers how an AP-FSE can increase preparedness, […]

  • 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 streamside sites, parks and open spaces throughout the watershed. Since its creation in 2004, the Perkiomen Stream Clean-up has grown to become the largest single-day […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Agroforestry and Water Resource Management

    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 Featured Speakers: Nate Lawrence, Ecosystem Scientist, The Savanna Institute Billy Beck, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist, Iowa […]

  • Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators Workshop

    Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 Penn 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 […]

  • CDRW Farm Bill Webinar

    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 […]

  • Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators Workshop

    Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 Penn 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 […]

  • PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event in Montgomery County

    PENNVEST’s Montgomery County Training will be held at: Abington Township Crestmont Community Center 2595 Rubicam Avenue Willow Grove, PA 19090 Click here to register for the May 16 training Each year, PENNVEST conducts […]

  • Tour the PECO Green Roof

    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 […]

  • Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchanges

    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 […]

  • Addressing Stormwater Challenges with EPA Technical Assistance and Funding

    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 Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training

    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 […]

  • Advancing Harmful Algal Bloom Treatment with Microbiology

    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: […]

  • EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment

    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 […]

  • Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed: Farm Bill Webinar

    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 […]

  • CDRW Farm Bill Webinar

    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

  • ACAP Ag Conservation Con

    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 Informational Webinar: Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule

    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 […]

  • Webinar – Planting for the Future: Native Plants, Green Jobs, and Equitable Climate Resilience

      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 […]

  • Tools and Techniques for Increasing Traffic to Your Website and Improve Accessibility

    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 Invasive Species: Aquatic Invasive Species

    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 […]

  • SAN Pathogens & Point Source and Stormwater Workgroups Tour

    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 […]

  • Watershed Land Collaborative + Schuylkill Highlands Cluster Meeting

    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 […]

  • 2024 Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)

    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 average annual attendance of roughly 700 water quality professionals across Pennsylvania. Click here to learn more and register.

  • Webinar: Testing Emerging Contaminant Mixtures in Pennsylvania Private Wells

    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 personal care products (PPCPs), and pesticides in drinking water in the United States, there is limited focus on private wells despite serving over 13 million people in […]