• SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting

    Join us for a hybrid 3rd quarter 2024 SAN Ag workgroup meeting  In person at the Berks County Agriculture Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA) or  online via Zoom Share project updates, upcoming events and outreach opportunities and connect with your colleagues in the watershed. Meeting agenda (including Zoom connection details) will be shared […]

  • EPA Webinar: Cybersecurity Refresher for Utilities

    EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will provide training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector Click here to register

  • Organic Field Day

    Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at our annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our 386-acre experimental farm. July 19, 2024 8:30am – 4pm EDT Kutztown, PA Cost: $25 Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute […]

  • Love Your Lake 2024 at Blue Marsh Lake

    The month of July has been designated as Lakes Appreciation Month in the state of Pennsylvania and across the country. Lakes provide valuable environmental and economic benefits, but perhaps more importantly, are a place people enjoy visiting to recreate in many different ways.  Join the Blue Marsh Lake staff and partners to celebrate Blue Marsh […]

  • 2024 Designation Cycle Sentinel Landscapes Spotlight

    The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is thrilled to announce newly designated landscapes from the 2024 Sentinel Landscape Designation Cycle. This process, informed by ten years of lessons learned in building innovative connections between partners in conservation, working lands, climate resilience, and national defense, aims to set the stage for the next decade of impact in sentinel […]

  • The 2024 Virtual Conservation District and PA Agency Ag. Meeting

    The 2024 Virtual Conservation District and PA Agency Ag. Meeting will be held via Teams on July 25th and July 31st. The annual meeting is being led by DEP staff and presenters will bring the perspectives of our various partners in conservation. Staff from CCDs, DEP, SCC, NRCS, PACD, DCNR, Penn State, and other partners […]

  • SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)

    Join us for our Abandoned Mine Drainage 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 and Zoom details for the AMD workgroup meetings by signing up here. This meeting will be […]

  • Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring

    This workshop will help you learn the skills necessary to assemble, program, and deploy a water monitoring station, and give you the knowledge and resources to continue learning on your […]

  • Penn State Ag Progress Days

    Hosting an in-person event, where all can come together to connect Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With […]

  • Berks Nature- Paddle the Schuylkill!

    Come Paddle the Schuylkill with us! The Schuylkill River holds a long and storied history with the people who settled along its banks. There is perhaps no better way to […]

  • Urban Ag Incentive Zones Bill – Virtual Listening Session

    Join PASA to learn more about House Bill 920, a current proposal in the Pennsylvania General Assembly aimed at strengthening support for urban producers. Urban Ag Incentive Zones could help open up a world […]

  • 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

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study – Public Meeting

    Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall […]

  • 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 course led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please feel free to circulate among interested colleagues or with other organizations.  Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 […]

  • 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 which focused on improving flood resilience, creating accessible public programming and staff spaces, and preserving this historic building.  In addition this gathering will bring together partners across […]

  • 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 […]

  • Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study – Public Meeting

    Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall […]

  • Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study – Public Meeting

    Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall […]

  • Climate-Smart BMPs: Building Resilient Stormwater Quality Measures

    Join this free webinar hosted by Stormwater University Climate change is significantly altering precipitation patterns and intensifying extreme weather events, posing a growing threat to stormwater quality. This webinar will explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on stormwater systems, especially BMP design. We will delve into how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more […]

  • 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. Rodriguez’s mission is to deliver vital civil engineering, geospatial, and municipal services—such as PA One Call support, stormwater permit reviews, and inspections—that strengthen infrastructure while […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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

  • Scrub & Pub

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 for the Delaware Estuary. Eligible entries will be displayed during the Delaware River Festival (@delrivfest) at the Independence Seaport Museum (@phillyseaport) on September 27, 2025, […]

  • 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 7th📍 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 […]

  • 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 Teams.If you have an agenda item to discuss or would like more information, please email Marguerite DiGiorgio at mdigiorgio@delawareestuary.org or Allison Hartman at AHartman@delawareestuary.org.

  • 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 […]