Schuylkill Action Network

SBN GSI Partners Meeting
2025-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
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 creating pathways to careers in the communities they serve. In 2020, Rodriguez launched the “Rodriguez University” initiative in partnership with local non-profits to provide young adults in under-served communities with training for careers in infrastructure. Rodriguez leads the training, while the non-profits recruit participants and provide additional support, such as social services, outside the classroom.

Attendees will learn more about Rodriguez University, hear about the successes of the programs and projects directly from the Rodriguez team, network with peers in the GSI community, and enjoy light refreshments.

Small business owners are encouraged to stay after the program for an optional, informal conversation with Lou Rodriguez, CEO & Founder of Rodriguez, to exchange insights and build connections.

Webinar: Expert Panel of Forest Carbon Markets and Payment Programs
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
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 essential topics, such as project development, verification and auditing processes, and various payment schemes and structures, providing a comprehensive look at how forest landowners and managers can engage with these programs.

SAN Watershed Land Collaborative Workgroup Meeting
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania
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 you have an agenda item to discuss or would like more information, please email Meghan Rogalus. You can receive email reminders for the SAN WLC workgroup meetings by signing up here.

SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Pennsylvania
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.
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Webinar: Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement
2025-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
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
2025-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania
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 performance. Whether you’re a livestock owner, farmer, or animal health professional, this session offers practical insights to help you make informed decisions about your animals’ water supply.

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia's Annual Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 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:

Build meaningful relationships with fellow business owners and change makers during dedicated networking sessions over light bites and refreshments.

Reflect on SBN’s achievements from the past year and explore exciting plans for the year ahead.

Cast your vote in the election of new Board Members, shaping the future of our impactful network.

Witness the announcement of this year’s Triple Bottom Champion Award, honoring a business that exemplifies the harmony of people, planet, and profit.

$65 for members | $85 for non-members

SAN Ag Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
2025-02-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Pennsylvania
SAN Ag Workgroup Agenda 02.19.2025Download

Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup Meeting
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Pennsylvania
Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup

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SAN Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup Virtual Meeting
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Pennsylvania
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Scrub & Pub
2025-03-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania
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Hearing: Flood Risk and Mitigation
2025-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Muhlenberg Township Building, 210 George Street, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19605, 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, business owners, and environmental experts on the potential flood risks in Pennsylvania and how the state can be better prepared to handle these natural disasters. The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. at the Muhlenberg Township Building, 210 George St., Reading, PA 19605.

The hearing will also be livestreamed here.

Sojourn Scholar 2025 Application Due
2025-05-09 17:00 | Pennsylvania
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.

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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 seven days of the Sojourn and be a full-trip participant along with hundreds of other paddlers. Please know that the sojourn is physically arduous and the Sojourn Scholar must be able to paddle approximately 15 miles a day along with the other physical tasks required to get down the river. This includes navigating portages around dams and carrying kayaks at put-ins and take-outs, as well as setting up a tent each night.

The Sojourn Scholar is welcome to bring their own kayak, paddle and PFD if they own one. However, Schuylkill River Greenways (SRG) and their outfitter would be happy to set you up with all of the paddling gear you will need for the week free of charge.

The Sojourn Scholar will need all camping gear for a full week including a tent, rainfly, tarp, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, dry bag, etc. If the Sojourn Scholar can not supply those items, they will be provided through the Sojourn outfitter free of charge.

3 meals are provided each day. The Sojourn host communities work very hard to ensure many options at each meal. Vegetarian options will be available at all meals. If you have additional dietary requirements beyond a vegetarian option, you will need to provide those items for yourself for the week. SRG would be happy to discuss transport of items that do not need to be refrigerated.

Sojourn Scholar 2025 Application

Community Science Tool to Track Stream Health
2025-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Pennsylvania
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 to explore a stream and share their findings with the scientific community. Join us for an introduction to the new and improved mobile app, online reporting tool, and paper data sheets.

Who is this for?

Individuals interested in water resources

Professionals working in the water field

Anyone with a general interest in water

Volunteers interested in monitoring water quality

What will you learn?

How to use the First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool

Some of the habitat characteristics important for a healthy stream

The different methods of entering data, including a new mobile app

Where to access additional survey resources

Register Here

The Schuylkill River Sojourn
2025-06-14 12:00 - 2025-06-20 12:00 | Pennsylvania
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 storage, shuttles, and more.

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EPA’s Flood Cleanup Resources: Promoting Community Resilience through Risk Communication
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
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 the risk communication and human-centered design strategies used to develop the Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance website and provide an overview of the website and its key features.

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Conservation Cornerstone: Pennsylvania Right to Farm Laws
2025-06-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Pennsylvania
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 Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will provide insights into how these laws function and their impact on farming in Pennsylvania.

Who is this for?

New agricultural conservation district employees

New agricultural conservation professionals

Those involved with ACAP

Those involved with other conservation financial assistance programs

What will you learn?

Legislative checks on municipal authority over farm uses

Overview of ACRE and Right to Farm laws

Operation of these laws in Pennsylvania

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Manayunk Canal Reopening Community Event
2025-06-26 11:00 - 14:00 | 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

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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.

11:00 am – Event starts

11:30 am–12:30 pm – Presentations in the theater

12:30–2:00 pm – Tabling & refreshments

1:00 pm – Ceremonial ribbon cutting on Lock St Bridge.

A small gate opening ceremony will take place at the nearby site of the Flat Rock Dam.

Request a Canvas: Trash Free Waters Art Contest
2025-06-30 12:00 | Pennsylvania
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, where attendees will be able to vote for their favorite works!

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Agriculture Workgroup & Berks County Fair
2025-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 | 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

Stormwater Workgroup Survey and Meeting
2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania
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.

Stormwater Workgroup Survey

Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup Meeting
2025-09-16 10:00 - 23:30 | Pennsylvania

Engagement and Stewardship Workgroup
2025-09-17 10:00 - 23:30 | Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference
2025-10-14 07:45 - 16:00 | Ben Franklin Technology Center on Mountaintop at Lehigh University, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015
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
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Berks Nature, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19607, 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 river threats.

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Berks Nature will be leading this workshop and they encourage you to come ready with questions and to engage for a cleaner Schuylkill River and Berks County streams! This workshop is made possible by a mini grant from the Berks County Community Foundation.

Anyone can join their Community Activist-In-Training Workshops. These will be a combination of in-person and virtual meetings for all registered participants over the next few months. Dates and opportunities to engage in real issues facing the watershed and Berks Co will be emailed to you as they are announced!

The physical address to the beautiful nature center is 575 St Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607.

The workshop will begin at 10:00 am and wrap up around 1:00 pm. After the workshop there will be an optional walk along Angelica Creek with Faith Zerbe, Water Watch Director for the Delaware Riverkeeper Network.

Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting: Virtual
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Pennsylvania

SANnual Meeting 2025
2025-11-07 09:30 - 14:30 | Pennsylvania
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!

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📅 When: November 7th📍 Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright College, Reading, PA💲 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 learn. Registration is required by October 31st— secure your spot today!

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, which administers the SAN , is committed to providing equal access to information about its programs, events and activities, including document translation services for all individuals. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact us at least 1 week before the event.

Any requests for reasonable accommodations or questions about any of PDE’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures can be directed to PDE’s designated civil rights coordinator: Brian Yerger, Director of Business Operations, 110 South Poplar St. Suite 202 Wilmington DE 19801, 302.655.4990 Byerger@delawareestuary.org

Agriculture Workgroup Meeting: Virtual
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Pennsylvania

Engagement and Stewardship Work Group Meeting: Schuylkill River Greenways Watershed Map Showcase
2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121
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, Philadelphia, PA 19121)

Please RSVP by clicking the link below.

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SAN- "Stormwater Workgroup Meeting: Virtual"
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania
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.

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