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 Manager, at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for workgroup meetings by signing up here. This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. Click here to […]
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 like more information, please email Meghan Rogalus, SAN Manager, at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. If you haven’t already signed up to receive our email reminders for workgroup meetings you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join PA Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) for a virtual meeting with Sean Furjanic, PE, Environmental Program Manager for the DEP Bureau of Clean Water, for an update on the Department’s activities related to the MS4 program and NPDES permitting, followed by a Q & A session with attendees. Questions can be submitted both in […]
Register now for The State of Stormwater Symposium: Programs and Fees in a post-West Chester Landscape- a crash course on recent developments for stormwater management programs and fees, hosted and sponsored by the […]
Register now for The State of Stormwater Symposium: Programs and Fees in a post-West Chester Landscape- a crash course on recent developments for stormwater management programs and fees, hosted and sponsored by the […]
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. The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533. The public open […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senator Casey will join us for a comprehensive discussion on the intricate connection between conservation and agriculture in Pennsylvania. Together, we will explore the impact of the Farm Bill on […]
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
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 […]
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. The conference provides three full days of training, up to 18 contact hours. There are over 70 courses to choose from and 130+ vendor exhibits. vening entertainment and meals are provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Establishing an Algal Toxin Rule and Regulatory Program in Rhode Island, an Informal Case Study Shannon Harrower-Nakama, Rhode Island Department of Health In 2019, Rhode Island was one of the […]
In this panel presentation hosted by PASA, learn about the growing impact of severe floods and droughts on farms and other lands, and the role farmers and land stewards can […]
Location: 567 Keystone Blvd, Pottstown, PA Great opportunity to earn Community Service hours. Call 484.781.1748 to get involved
Pennsylvania Water Environment Association is hosting this presentation which will provide an overview of Pennsylvania’s regulatory program for PFAS, EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, and recent EPA PFAS-related initiatives affecting the water and wastewater sectors. Specific topics include PFAS drinking water standards, the significance of designating PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, NPDES permitting, the impact […]
This Algal Bloom Action Team webinar will feature Ellen Preece, Senior Scientist for the California Department of Water Resources. Dr. Preece will share her research on microcystin during drought and record wet years in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California. Click here to register
Join this webinar offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension to discover the basics of registered apprenticeships for agricultural workforce development, explore current opportunities in Pennsylvania, and learn how employers can connect and support apprenticeship programs. Learn more and register here
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 Pennsylvania in landscapes and water gardens. Landscaping and water gardening activities often lead to the unintended introduction and spread of invasive plant species to our […]
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 System (GIS) is a powerful tool that can be used for environmental management and protection.
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 […]
New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture hosted by the Source Water Collaborative (SWC). This webinar will focus on this year’s opportunity to update the USDA NRCS […]
New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture hosted by the Source Water Collaborative (SWC). This webinar will focus on this year’s opportunity to update the USDA NRCS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands hosted by the Source Water Collaborative. The webinar is designed for State and Tribal water and forestry programs, water utilities, source […]
**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 […]
Join April’s NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar to learn more about the wildlife benefits associated with cover crops: As the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality […]
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 […]
How to Register Join us for the 9th annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montco Trail Challenge will run April 27 – December 2, 2024. Registration is open! 1. Sign-up, registration […]
