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  • EPA Webinar: Cybersecurity 102 for Utilities

    EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division is offering training that builds upon the foundational principles explained in the Cybersecurity 101 training. Click here to register

  • 2024 Bus Tour and Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Press Event

    Join us on a tour to see the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund’s impact in Philadelphia. We’ll visit a river access and riparian buffer project and a community garden and learn about how these projects help protect and connect people to the Schuylkill River. We’ll also highlight grants awarded for the 2024 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund. Participants should […]

  • Philly Fun Fishing Fest 2024

    Join Philadelphia Water Department from 7 to 11 a.m. at Schuylkill Banks between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition at the Schuylkill Banks (on the Schuylkill River Trail between Walnut and Chestnut Streets).  The Fishing Fest is for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. No fishing license is required […]

  • PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event in Delaware County

    PENNVEST’s Delaware County Training will be held at: ​Chester Township Building 1150 Engle Street Chester, PA 19013 Click here to register for the Sept 10 training Each year, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects.  Participants of these events will learn answers to: How can […]

  • The Watershed Game Training

    Join the SAN Engagement and Stewardship Workgroup at Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in Schwenksville PA for the Watershed Game Workshop, a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the vital connection between land use and water quality. This interactive session will equip you with the tools and confidence to facilitate the Watershed Game within your community or classroom, […]

  • PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event in Lancaster County

    PENNVEST’s Lancaster County Training will be held at: Providence Township Municipal Office 200 Mt. Airy Road New Providence, PA 17560 Click here to register for the Sept 12 training Each year, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects.  Participants in these events will learn answers to: How […]

  • Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Leaf Pack Network Workshop

    Join fellow educators and the amazing team at Stroud Water Research Center for this fun and educational workshop When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311 Audience: Middle and high school teachers, environmental educators, and anyone interested in community science. Cost: Free! Registration is required Learn […]

  • Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Course

    In partnership with the National Technical Training Program, the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation will host a Passive Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Course at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College on September 17-19. Taught by official NTTP instructors, the Passive Treatment Course is recommended for all persons developing, […]

  • Eastern PA Greenways and Trails Summit

    This year’s Eastern PA Greenways & Trails Summit, happening for the first time in Bradford County in the scenic endless mountains, will include several mobile sessions, including a paddle along the Susquehanna River North Branch, a hike through the ATV trails at Round Top Park, a leisurely walk down the local Diahoga Trail, and more! Throughout […]

  • Inter-Municipal Collaboration for Stormwater Management: Spotlight on Pennsylvania Communities

    Collaboration between local governments is an important strategy in the toolkit of local and regional leaders working to address stormwater impacts on water quality and flooding. This hour-long webinar will feature presentations and a discussion among the coordinators of collaborative intermunicipal efforts to manage stormwater, along with representatives from organizations – including WaterNow – working […]

  • Southeast PA Water Utility Forum

    Albright College –  Reading, PA Calling all water and wastewater utilities! Join us at the Southeast PA Water Utility Forum to discuss utility success stories around our area! The Schuylkill Action Network’s Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup is hosting a Water Utility Forum on Sept. 24th at Albright College for water and wastewater providers in Southeast PA. […]

  • 12th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum

    Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed on September 26th and 27th, 2024, at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, PA. This year’s forum promises to be a remarkable occasion filled with opportunities for networking, learning, celebration, and collaboration. Take advantage of our early registration rate of $250 for two-day registration, available through August 16th. Register […]

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Stormwater Summit: Treating Stormwater as a Utility in Pennsylvania

    Join the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association for this 1-day conference at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA Conference Overview: Communities are experiencing the perfect storm – more intense rainfall events, yet increasingly limited resources to effectively manage stormwater. This conference is organized by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association, and the 2024 Stormwater Summit is […]

  • PA Healthy Lands Week

    Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week will be widely promoted as a way to celebrate and spotlight how citizens can get involved with stewardship of their favorite park, forest, museum, cultural center, and points of interest. You can get in on the celebration and boost stewardship in your community by hosting your own special event during Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week. Events can be anything […]

  • South Branch French Creek Guided Site Tour

    French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust invites you to join in a guided site tour for the French Creek – South Branch restoration project. This tour will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 4:30pm at the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve. Join their expert team of scientists and learn about the exciting restoration work planned for […]

  • SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)

    Join us for our final quarterly Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting of 2024 to connect regarding AMD 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 at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for the AMD workgroup meetings by signing up here.

  • 2024 Stormwater Symposium “Emerging Issues in Stormwater Management”

    The Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership (VUSP) Stormwater Symposium is a biennial event at the forefront of advancing sustainable stormwater management. Hosted on the picturesque campus of Villanova University, the Symposium will take place on October 16-17, 2024. As a leading convener of experts dedicated to combating urban flooding and protecting environmental quality through green stormwater infrastructure, VUSP […]

  • Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship: Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation

    Registration is now open for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship to be held in coordination with the departments of Environmental Protection, Transportation and Community and Economic Development on October 16 and 17 at the Hilton in the City of Scranton. The theme of this year’s Summit is– Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation. […]

  • 2024 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference: Partnerships Leading the Way in Reclamation

    The PA AMR Conference is the longest-running annual environmental conference in Pennsylvania focused on abandoned mine reclamation and the associated issues our communities face.  The PA AMR Conference provides a forum for the dissemination of information and encourages discussion between industry, watershed groups, and decision-makers that can help to further innovations in public policy, abandoned […]

  • 12th Annual Symposium on Harmful Algae – One Bloom: Unifying HAB Science in Aquatic Ecosystems

    The theme, ONE BLOOM, seeks to identify and highlight commonalities across diverse study systems and disciplines within Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) research. Sessions and discussions will foster a unified understanding that integrates perspectives and approaches in HAB science, and equips researchers, managers, and policymakers with the knowledge needed to address this pressing environmental challenge. The […]

  • 2024 Delaware River Climate Practitioners Workshop

    The purpose behind this event is to provide Delaware River Basin tribal, state and local climate implementors and influencers with practical information about how to build and execute climate adaptation projects that reduce exposure to climate impacts, while strengthening networks of practitioners to address climate impacts at the watershed scale. CLICK HERE to REGISTER through EVENTBRITE The […]

  • Watershed Land Protection Collaboration Workgroup Meeting

    Join us to discuss land protection in the Schuylkill Watershed! Meeting will be held in-person at Welkinweir. Please RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-watershed-land-protection-collaborative… All are welcome.

  • SAN Annual Meeting

      Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting! When: November 1st Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright College, Reading, PA Cost: Free – Thanks to our amazing sponsors, the Philadelphia Water Department and Aqua! Don’t miss this opportunity […]

  • SAN Annual (SANnual) Meeting 2024

      Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting! When: November 1st Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright College, Reading, PA (#19 on the Albright College Campus Map) Cost: Free – Thanks to our hosts at Albright College and […]

  • SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)

    Join us via Zoom for the final SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting of 2024 to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!  This meeting will be virtual on Zoom.  If you have an agenda item to discuss or would like more information, please email Meghan Rogalus at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for the Ag workgroup meetings by signing up here.

  • DCNR Virtual Grant Workshop For Recreation, Conservation Projects Set For Nov. 7

    DCNR will host a November 7 virtual grants workshop to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2025 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).  DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation staff will present about grant program selection criteria, review current program priorities, and discuss eligible project types. 2025 potential […]

  • NJ Dam Removal Partnership Fish Passage Training

    The Nature Conservancy, with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, is pleased to announce a free, one-day NJ Dam Removal Partnership Fish Passage Training […]

  • SAN Stormwater Workgroup Meeting

    Join us for the final SAN Stormwater Workgroup meeting of 2024 at Wissahickon Trails (12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA). During this meeting we will tour the newly renovated Wissahickon Trails barn […]

  • Delaware River Basin Commission Public Hearing on Persistent Dry Conditions in the Basin

    The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on the matter of persistent dry conditions in the Basin. If conditions worsen, a special business meeting may follow on a date to be determined, or DRBC may take action at its regularly scheduled […]

  • Webinar: PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Management: Philadelphia Water Department Approach

    The PA Association of Environmental Professionals are hosting a December 10 webinar on PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Management – Philadelphia Water Department Approach starting at Noon. After some brief background information on PFAS compounds, the talk will focus on steps Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has taken to characterize PFAS in source water, plan for drinking water […]

  • 5th Annual Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium

    The North Central Region Water Network’s Algal Bloom Action team will host the 5th annual virtual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) symposium again in 2025! This year’s event will focus on three broad key themes: monitoring and detection, prediction, prevention and treatment, and human dimensions. Join in to hear about emergent research and how communities are […]

  • SBN GSI Partners Meeting

    SBN GSI Partners and friends are invited to join the next Quarterly Meeting, held in-person at Rodriguez Consulting, LLC’s office at 100 W Oxford St, Suite E-4000, Philadelphia, PA 19122. […]

  • Webinar: Expert Panel of Forest Carbon Markets and Payment Programs

    Join Penn State and Michigan State for a webinar panel featuring representatives from leading forest carbon payment programs, including the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), Finite Carbon, and Climate Action Reserve, along with a verification auditor who will share their expertise on the complexities of forest carbon markets and payment programs. This panel will cover […]

    Free
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    SAN Watershed Land Collaborative Workgroup Meeting

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    Join the SAN Watershed Land Collaborative workgroup for an in-person meeting at Schuylkill River Greenways. Bring your maps! We are going to take this opportunity to discuss institutional guiding principles for land protection and consider areas of interest for ongoing conservation. This meeting will be in-person at Schuylkill River Greenways office. RSVP at Eventbrite If […]

  • SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)

    Join us for our first quarterly Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup meeting of 2025 to connect regarding AMD 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. You can receive email reminders for the AMD workgroup meetings by signing up here. View […]

  • Webinar: Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement

    This special extended webinar event includes talks given at the EPA 21st Annual Drinking Water Workshop held on September 17-19, 2024. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation. Certificates of attendance will be offered for this webinar. 

  • Virtual Live Webinar: Livestock Drinking Water Quality

    Water is the most essential nutrient for livestock, directly influencing their health and performance. Ensuring high-quality drinking water requires regular testing to identify potential contaminants. This webinar will explore the critical role of water quality in livestock management, highlighting common water contaminants, effective testing methods, and interpreting test results to safeguard animal well-being and optimize […]

  • Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Meeting

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join SBN for their annual meeting to kick off 2025! Connect, learn, and engage with a community of businesses and individuals focused on driving change through economic growth, social equity, and environmental stewardship. This year’s Annual Meeting is your opportunity to: $65 for members | $85 for non-members

  • Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup Meeting

    Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 212 450 499 011 Passcode: bc2gT2Nm

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    Register today: https://signup.com/go/qkjLVkK

  • Hearing: Flood Risk and Mitigation

    Muhlenberg Township Building 210 George Street, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

    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, […]

  • Sojourn Scholar 2025 Application Due

    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 […]

  • Community Science Tool to Track Stream Health

    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

    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 […]

  • EPA’s Flood Cleanup Resources: Promoting Community Resilience through Risk Communication

    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: Pennsylvania Right to Farm Laws

    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 […]

  • Manayunk Canal Reopening Community Event

    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center 7 Lock St., Philadelphia, PA 19127

    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 refreshments will be in the lobby and by the Canal. A small gate opening ceremony will take place at the nearby site of the Flat […]

  • Request a Canvas: Trash Free Waters Art Contest

    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 […]

  • Agriculture Workgroup & Berks County Fair

    1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533

    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 Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533

    Free

  • Stormwater Workgroup Survey and Meeting

    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 opportunity to ensure your voice is heard and your ideas are reflected in our future efforts.

  • Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference

    Ben Franklin Technology Center on Mountaintop at Lehigh University 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    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.

  • Community Action Workshop

    Berks Nature 575 St Bernardine St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

    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 how to request information from government agencies, engaging at various levels of decision making, Berks County regional stream quality, and local and regional land and […]

    Free

  • SANnual Meeting 2025

    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 College, Reading, PAđź’˛ Cost: Free (Thanks to our amazing sponsors, the Philadelphia Water Department and Aqua, an essential utilities company!) Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and […]

  • Engagement and Stewardship Work Group Meeting: Schuylkill River Greenways Watershed Map Showcase

    Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 to explore innovative environmental education initiatives and connect with other educators. Date: Tuesday, 11/18Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, […]

  • SAN- “Stormwater Workgroup Meeting: Virtual”

    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.

  • PennState Extension- “CropEd: Continuing Education for Crop Professionals”

    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 […]

  • (EPA)- Addressing Natural Hazards in Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans

    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 […]

  • SAN Stormwater Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)

    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.

  • (Penn State Extension)- Water Cooler Talk: Soil Health Practices for Clean Water

    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 […]

  • DRIP Stormwater Workgroup Meeting

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    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.

  • DRIP Engagement and Stewardship Workgroup Meeting

    Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States

    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.

  • SAN- Virtual Agriculture Workgroup Meeting

    Join us via Microsoft Teams for the first SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting of 2026 to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!This meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft […]

  • 2026 Scrub and Pub

    Date: Thursday, March 26thTime: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Followed by happy hour at Puddler’s Kitchen Conshohocken Brewing in Bridgeport, PALocation: Meet at Ross Road Field (Corner of Henderson & Ross Roads)Join the Schuylkill Action Network and partners for a cleanup of Upper Merion Township’s streams & streets, and the Schuylkill River! The cleanup will be followed by a […]