• Webinar: Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Source Water Using BIL Grants and Forgivable Loans

    Join the Source Water Collaborative for this webinar is part of a new series of webinars on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, designed to help access historic levels of funding.  This webinar is designed for states, water utilities, source water protection staff, state BIL funding program staff, source water collaboratives, federal agencies, and other water stakeholders.  […]

  • Stormwater Workgroup Meeting Q1 2024

    Join us for our first quarter virtual Stormwater Workgroup Meeting. We look forward to a presentation by Virginia Smith of Villanova University entitled, “Needs, Challenges, and Solutions for Green Stormwater […]

  • Agriculture Workgroup Meeting Q1 2024

    Join us for our Agriculture 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 Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup Meeting

    Join us for our Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup meeting to connect utility and regulatory partners in the Schuylkill Watershed! If you have an agenda item to discuss, plan to attend, or would […]

  • Live Webinar: Introducing the Pennsylvania Community Conservation Partnerships Program

    Join Penn State Extension and participating partners US Forest Service, State, and Private Forestry; Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of Forestry; and Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Program, Pennsylvania Community Trees for a webinar highlighting how the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Conservation and Recreation Community Conservation Partnership Program can help make your community forestry project a reality. This annual grant program […]

  • Planning for Flood Resilience: Integrating Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Planning Webinar

    Join FEMA for this webinar highlighting how local-level planning provides a framework for local governments to lessen the impacts of natural disasters, including flooding. Many local governments undertake multi-hazard mitigation planning to engage their community in understanding risks and developing mitigation actions. They can increase benefits of their planning process by designing it to also meet the […]

  • Draft Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan Open House

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host an open house on Feb. 29, 2024, to share details on a draft revision of the Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan. […]

  • Choose Native Workshop for Landscape Professionals – Philadelphia

    Calling all Landscape Professionals! Professional landscapers and water gardeners are invited to register for one of three regional workshops provided by Pennsylvania Sea Grant, Penn State Extension, and regional partners focused on replacing invasive species with those native to Pennsylvania, in landscaping and water gardens. The March 2024 “Choose Native” workshops are free and continuing […]

  • Perkiomen Stormwater Symposium 2024

    Join the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and their regional partners to dive deeper into the world of stormwater! Discover the different methods local organizations are using to tackle stormwater issues. Municipalities will walk away with educational materials and volunteer opportunities for their residents. This training is also designed to be a one-stop-shop for municipal staff, covering all six […]

  • Streambank Stabilization and Stream Crossings on Farms

    Join this live virtual webinar offered by Penn State Extension and learn about conservation practices used to stabilize eroding streambanks, improve instream habitat, and provide suitable crossings on farms and […]

  • Webinar: Water Quality Data in the Delaware River Basin

    Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in partnership with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) for an informative webinar on Water quality data in the Delaware River Basin (DRB) – the river and its tributaries. Learn how to access and use data for restoration, conservation, and recreation efforts. Click here to register

  • Webinar – Five Steps for a Healthier Farm Pond

    Click here to learn more and register. Penn State Ext. Webinar: Learn about management steps you can take to reduce problems with algae and aquatic plants, water quality, nuisance wildlife, and […]

  • PA Rural Water Association Annual Conference

    Location: Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel 215 Innovation Boulevard State College, PA 16803   Join PA Rural Water Association for the largest training and exhibit conference for water & wastewater utilities. […]

  • WEBINAR: What You Need to Know About Microplastics in Our Waters

    DESCRIPTION Microplastics are emerging contaminants in the water environment. These manufactured polymer particles have been found across water matrices, capturing the attention of consumers and regulators, raising questions about potential human and ecosystem hazards. A major challenge for understanding microplastic fate and transport is that these are complex particle mixtures of varying size and shape. […]

  • Scrub and Pub 2024

    Join us at the 2024 Scrub and Pub in Upper Merion Township where the community and partners gather to clean before it’s green. This event is registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful in support of Pick Up PA, the Annual Spring Initiative — and the Schuylkill Scrub.  Thursday March 21st 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm  followed by a Happy […]

  • 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