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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 their resolutions to the public. The training focuses on when effluent exceedance violations are generated, criteria for assigning Category I versus II noncompliance, resolution of […]
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 first time. While gardening in urban settings can be rewarding, it can come with the risk of exposure to heavy metals and other pollutants that […]
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 webinar will also cover a basic construction option for those interested in building a rain barrel on their property. Click here to learn more and register
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 tables Children’s activities Plus special presentations and activities from community partners 10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary […]
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 water collaboratives and watershed groups, watershed, aquatic, and wildfire staff in the ten USFS Regions and Headquarters, conservation groups, conservation districts, and other forest and […]
**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 and carpool to the site from there. Trucks and vans are preferred carpooling vehicles for rough road conditions and to limit the total number of […]
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 concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example, do cover crops […]
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 life. Planting trees at the preserve helps combat climate change and maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading […]
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 […]
Register Here A certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar Overview of EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Presenter: Ashley Greene, EPA’s Office of Water This presentation will provide an overview of the final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, including the key regulatory requirements and timing for water systems and […]
Join us for a fun and educational Agroforestry Site Tour organized by the SAN Ag Workgroup. Get ready to explore different agroforestry practices and learn from experts in the field. This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow ag professionals and gain insights into sustainable agriculture practices. Register here Additional Details: Parking is available […]
On May 4, 2024, the Berks County Conservation District will hold its annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale at Berks County Agricultural Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA) The day will be filled with live music by Golden Twine, a food truck by Schaeffer’s Catering, a rain barrel auction, Smokey Bear, the PA Woodmobile, […]
Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program is now accepting orders for their 2024 Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale through June 18 or until sold out. Pick your preferred kit online and select the most convenient curbside fall pickup location from 17 sites across the state. Proceeds from the Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kits will support […]
Start your 50 Acts for Nature Challenge today by downloading your score sheet here! Berks Nature has collected 50 actions for you to take – at home, at work, and […]
The contamination of wastewater with pathogens has become an ever-increasing concern for wastewater treatment plant operators since the 2001 Amerithrax incident, 2014 Ebola outbreak, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. A better understanding of how these pathogens move through the wastewater system and effective measures for removing them from materials and wastewater is crucial. This […]
Agroforestry practices can have a positive impact on water quality while simultaneously helping address agricultural resource concerns. Tune in next week Wednesday as we discuss the latest research on agroforestry and water resource management. Register here: Link Featured Speakers: Nate Lawrence, Ecosystem Scientist, The Savanna Institute Billy Beck, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist, Iowa […]
The US Geological Survey will host a May 9 webinar on the new USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This webinar will demonstrate how to access forecasts generated for active USGS streamgaging locations across the Nation. The webinar will also discuss the need for baseflow (low flow) information and possible […]
Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 Penn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free workshops aimed at enhancing water education. These workshops, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program, offer curriculum activity kits and […]
Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and National Wildlife Federation (NWF) for an insightful webinar on the Farm Bill. Delve into the critical aspects of this legislation and its profound implications for conservation initiatives and communities across the nation. Don’t miss out on this chance […]
