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SUMMARY:SAN Ag Workgroup Agroforestry Site Tour
DESCRIPTION: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\nAdditional Details: \nParking is available on site but we strongly encourage carpooling to reduce your impact on the environment and our hosts!\nIn the event of forecasted heavy rain or inclement weather a backup date is planned for Wednesday May 8\, 2024. We will email at least 48 hours in advance if we switch dates!\nPlease pack your own water\, snacks and/or lunch\nPlease dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nPlease come prepared to walk along uneven terrain \nWe hope to see you there!\nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-ag-workgroup-agroforestry-site-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T153000
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SUMMARY:U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar: PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nA certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar\nOverview of EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation\nPresenter: Ashley Greene\, EPA’s Office of Water\nThis 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 drinking water primacy agencies to comply with these requirements\, background on the regulation development\, and funding information to support rule implementation.\nRemoval of PFAS Compounds from Drinking Water: Fundamentals and Applications\nPresenter: Nicholas Dugan\, P.E.\, EPA’s Office of Research and Development\nThis presentation will focus on the three treatment processes designated as best available technologies for PFAS removal from drinking water: granular activated carbon (GAC)\, ion exchange (IX)\, and membranes (NF/RO). There will be a brief discussion on the fundamentals of each process followed by basic considerations of process selection\, process design\, and costing.\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/u-s-epa-small-drinking-water-systems-webinar-pfas-drinking-water-regulation-and-treatment-methods-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
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UID:881-1714219200-1733140800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Montco Trail Challenge
DESCRIPTION:How to Register\nJoin us for the 9th annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montco Trail Challenge will run April 27 – December 2\, 2024. Registration is open!\n1. Sign-up\, registration is open! \nPrint your official Montco Trail Challenge card (Spanish\, Korean) or look for them at Montgomery County park and trail kiosks.\nRegister yourself or any members of your household (including dogs). \n2. Get Out and Go! \nGet out and go! Visit any of the 18 participating trails and look for special markers at the entrance (trailheads).\nRecord each symbol you find on your trail card. \n3. Turn in Your Results! \nOnce you have visited as many trails as you can\, return your completed card to a designated dropbox or submit results online. \nYou do not have to walk\, run or bike the entire trail to get credit for the challenge – just visit and enjoy to earn your recognitions!  
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/montco-trail-challenge-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175732Z
UID:938-1714212000-1714219200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Spring Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 SPRING MILL ROAD\, GLADWYNE PA  19035 for their spring planting event\nSpring 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 to the Schuylkill River watershed.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/spring-adopt-a-tree-tree-planting-event-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join April’s NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar to learn more about the wildlife benefits associated with cover crops:\nAs 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 provide needed habitat for grassland birds\, a group that has experienced widespread population decline in recent decades? What is the value of cover crop fields to grassland birds during the winter\, spring migration\, and breeding periods compared to cropland fields without cover crops or areas of perennial cover?\nOn April 25 at 2:00 p.m. eastern\, Dr. Adam Janke of Iowa State University and Dr. David Buehler of the University of Tennessee will provide answers to these questions and more during our free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. This webinar will share findings from recent studies examining bird use of cover crops in Iowa and Tennessee conducted in partnership with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project. Findings may be used to support on-the-ground cropland management decisions informed by a better understanding of the potential role of cover crops in grassland bird conservation efforts.\nNo registration is required. Visit NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar page to find the link to join the meeting\nYou may also join via audio only:\nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 554 587 395#
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-emerging-findings-on-the-effects-of-cover-crops-on-grassland-birds-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T133000
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CREATED:20241004T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175529Z
UID:930-1713866400-1713879000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:SAN AMD Workgroup Tour
DESCRIPTION:**Please note the date change from April 16 to April 23**\nJoin SAN AMD Workgroup Partners in person for a tour of an active mining operation.\nWe’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 vehicles on site.\nImportant Safety Considerations \nTrucks and vans are preferred vehicles considering rough road conditions\nParticipants must wear boots/sturdy footwear suitable for muddy and wet conditions\nWeather conditions might vary throughout the day so please dress accordingly \nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-amd-workgroup-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
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CREATED:20241004T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:907-1713790800-1713796200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands
DESCRIPTION: 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 water stakeholders.  Hear directly from USFS staff regarding how these funds can be used on USFS and non-USFS lands for drinking water protection and wildfire mitigation projects. Learn about the highly successful Drinking Water Providers Partnership. Then hear about two examples of collaborative groups that conserve and manage forested lands for source water protection:  Denver Water and Rio Grande Water Fund. (Please register for the webinar here)
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/leveraging-u-s-forest-service-bil-funds-for-source-water-protection-on-forested-lands-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174826Z
UID:914-1713607200-1713621600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fest at Bartram's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Bartram’s Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years: \nPlant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale\nGarden tours\nVendor marketplace and community resource tables\nChildren’s activities \nPlus special presentations and activities from community partners \n10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring\, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary\n11am: Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Network\, interviewed by Lailah Lindsey of Sankofa Community Farm\n12-2pm: Seed Exchange hosted by Nate Kleinman of Experimental Farm Network\n1-3pm: What’s The Deal With Native Plants?\, a workshop presented by Goda Trakumaite \nClick here for directions to the Garden
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/spring-fest-at-bartrams-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175128Z
UID:924-1713553200-1713556800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Uses and Benefits of Rain Barrels
DESCRIPTION: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.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-uses-and-benefits-of-rain-barrels-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:918-1713513600-1713517200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Urban Gardens and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Extension for this webinar on urban gardening and soil health!\nThe 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 can be found in these polluted soils. During Urban Gardens and Soil Health\, participants will learn how they can test their soil\, examine soil health\, and help ensure they are growing healthy food. There will also be a chance to ask a soil scientist\, Stephen Dadio\, questions about urban soil health.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-urban-gardens-and-soil-health-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:915-1713450600-1713456000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:NNCR Advanced Training: Effluent Exceedance (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 effluent exceedance violations\, and a demonstration of searching and filtering effluent exceedance violations on the quarterly NNCR.\nNote: This training is an advanced training and assumes you have attended or watched a recording of the quarterly NNCR training before attending (https://echo.epa.gov/help/training#Series).\n**If you need any special accommodations for this webinar\, please email Madeline LaPatra (lapatra.madeline@epa.gov).\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/nncr-advanced-training-effluent-exceedance-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241213T174725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:2832-1713441600-1713447000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture
DESCRIPTION: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 high priority source water protection areas and agricultural and forestry practices landowners can implement to get up to 90 percent incentive payments to protect drinking water sources under the Farm Bill. The webinar will also address the selection/update of watersheds under the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) and Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI). In addition\, participants will learn about a drinking water utility’s successful experience working with NRCS State Technical Committees and NRCS staff. register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/new-opportunities-to-partner-with-nrcs-for-source-water-protection-and-climate-smart-agriculture-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T204322Z
UID:908-1713441600-1713447000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture
DESCRIPTION: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 high priority source water protection areas and agricultural and forestry practices landowners can implement to get up to 90 percent incentive payments to protect drinking water sources under the Farm Bill. The webinar will also address the selection/update of watersheds under the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) and Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI). In addition\, participants will learn about a drinking water utility’s successful experience working with NRCS State Technical Committees and NRCS staff. register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/new-opportunities-to-partner-with-nrcs-for-source-water-protection-and-climate-smart-agriculture-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:916-1713366000-1713369600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:ECHO Biosolids Facility Searches and Reports Training
DESCRIPTION: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 implementation of the NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule (eRule)\, facilities in the 41 states where EPA implements the Federal Biosolids Program\, and three authorized states (SD\, TX\, UT) began submitting electronic reports. This training provides an overview of the electronic reporting of biosolids annual reports\, describes the biosolids data available on EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO)\, and includes a demonstration of navigating the Biosolids Facility and Annual Report search form\, search results\, and Biosolids Facility Report.\n**If you need any special accommodations for this webinar\, please email Madeline LaPatra (lapatra.madeline@epa.gov).\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/echo-biosolids-facility-searches-and-reports-training-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175932Z
UID:941-1713294000-1713301200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - GIS Options for Environmental Advisory Councils
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-gis-options-for-environmental-advisory-councils-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175128Z
UID:921-1713290400-1713297600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Choose Native Mini-Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 natural lands and waterways. Once established\, invasive species can degrade natural habitats by outcompeting native species for space\, light\, and nutrients. Invasive species can impact the food web by altering the plant community and decreasing the diversity of plants available for food sources\, habitat\, and shelter. Preventing invasive plant introductions by utilizing native alternatives in landscapes and water gardens is a viable solution. This Choose Native mini-workshop will introduce participants to native species options and creative ways to include native species in landscapes and aquatic designs. Click here to learn more and register\nWho is this for? \nProperty owners\nLandscapers\nThose wanting to learn more about invasive and native plants\nNative plant enthusiasts \nWhat will you learn? \nThe importance of Pennsylvania native species\nImpacts of invasive species in the built environment Ideas for utilizing native plants in the landscape\nManaging native species in landscapes and water gardens \nThis mini-workshop is hosted by Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State Extension with a special guest presentation by Native Creations Landscaping Services.\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and the Great Lakes Commission.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-choose-native-mini-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T180329Z
UID:947-1712995200-1712995200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Perkiomen Stream Clean-up
DESCRIPTION: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 stream clean-up in the state of Pennsylvania with 1\,700 volunteers participating in 2023!\n2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this event – help make it the biggest one yet! Learn more and sign up here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/perkiomen-stream-clean-up-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174725Z
UID:909-1712840400-1712844000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE) Toolkit Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\, includes an overview of the contents and functionality of the Toolkit\, and demonstrates how users can get started planning an exercise of their own with access to EPA support. (register here)
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/analytical-preparedness-full-scale-exercise-ap-fse-toolkit-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174825Z
UID:911-1712772000-1712777400@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Community-based Watershed Organizations Webinar & Survey Kickoff
DESCRIPTION: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 reclamation (AMR) projects in Pennsylvania.  A large focus of this study is to identify solutions to barriers that may be preventing watershed groups from participating in these projects.\nThis webinar will discuss the study\, introduce an information-gathering survey\, and seek initial input.\nPlease click here to register.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pa-abandoned-mine-reclamation-community-based-watershed-organizations-webinar-survey-kickoff-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174825Z
UID:910-1712761200-1712761200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Phosphorus Management and Water Quality Management
DESCRIPTION: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 of ag BMPs and their efficacy for reducing P loss.\nFeatured Speakers: \nGurbir Singh\, Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist\, Soil Science\, Agroecology and Landscape Management\, University of Missouri-Novelty\nRebecca Logsdon Muenich\, Associate Professor\, Biological and Agricultural Engineering\, University of Arkansas\nPeter Tomlinson\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Environmental Quality\, Kansas State University \nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/phosphorus-management-and-water-quality-management-2/
CATEGORIES:SAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175329Z
UID:926-1712759400-1712764800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Demystifying How to Access BIL Funds for Source Water Protection and Natural Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease click here to learn more and register for the webinar.\nThe webinar will cover the following topics: \nEPA’s free Water Technical Assistance programs (new and longstanding)\nBIL funding and Environmental Finance Centers\nClean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) eligible projects for source water protection\nCase studies from the New England Environmental Finance Center \nSpeakers: \nBev Vazquez (they/them)\, Water Infrastructure & Resiliency Finance Center\, U.S. EPA\nAddison Chau\, Water Infrastructure & Resiliency Finance Center\, U.S. EPA\nMartha Sheils\, Director\, New England Environmental Finance Center\, University of Maine\nKira Jacobs\, Source Water Protection Program\, U.S. EPA Region 1 (Facilitator)\nMichelle Tucker\, Source Water Protection Program\, U.S. EPA Region 10 (Facilitator) \nExpected Webinar Audience: The webinar is targeted to states\, water utilities\, source water protection staff\, state SRF funding program staff\, municipal officials\, source water collaboratives\, federal agencies\, watershed groups\, and other water stakeholders.\nPlease click here to learn more and register for the webinar.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-demystifying-how-to-access-bil-funds-for-source-water-protection-and-natural-infrastructure-6/
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UID:925-1712757600-1712764800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee - Public and Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWritten comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024 via email to UrbanAgricultureFederalAdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov.\nThe meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar. Pre-registration is required to attend the UAIPAC meeting and access informaton will be provided to registered individuals via email. Registration details can be found at: https://www.usda.gov/​partnerships/​federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production-advisory-committee-public-and-virtual-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175128Z
UID:922-1712757600-1712761200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Oil Spill Response: Advances in Detection Capabilities (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/oil-spill-response-advances-in-detection-capabilities-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175027Z
UID:917-1712667600-1712667600@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Creating Age-Friendly Communities with Green Infrastructure: How Addressing Needs of Children and Older Adults Benefits All (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Check out the latest installment of EPA’s Green Infrastructure Webcast Series:\nDescription: 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 exposure to environmental factors such as excessive heat and flooding. In this webinar we will hear about the risk factors facing those older and younger among us and how age-friendly resilience strategies that include green infrastructure can mitigate risks while strengthening a community’s social infrastructure and benefit all.\nSPEAKERS: \nDanielle Arigoni\, Managing Director for Policy and Solutions\, National Housing Trust\nSharon Danks\, Founder and CEO of Green Schoolyards America\nJuan Mireles\, Director\, School Facilities and Transportation Services Division\, California Department of Education \nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/creating-age-friendly-communities-with-green-infrastructure-how-addressing-needs-of-children-and-older-adults-benefits-all-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174825Z
UID:913-1712224800-1712230200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions for Agriculture: Taking a Closer Look at Apprenticeships (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLearn more and register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/workforce-solutions-for-agriculture-taking-a-closer-look-at-apprenticeships-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
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UID:920-1712149200-1712149200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:From Drought to Deluge: Use of Multiple Sampling Modalities to Understand Microcystis Dynamics in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta\, CA (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/from-drought-to-deluge-use-of-multiple-sampling-modalities-to-understand-microcystis-dynamics-in-the-sacramento-san-joaquin-delta-ca-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175932Z
UID:943-1712059200-1712062800@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Regulations\, Soup to Nuts Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 of PFAS on biosolids management\, and the cost of PFAS compliance and federal/state funding programs.\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pfas-regulations-soup-to-nuts-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204354Z
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UID:923-1711792800-1711807200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Pottstown Keystone Drive Community Cleanup Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: 567 Keystone Blvd\, Pottstown\, PA \nGreat opportunity to earn Community Service hours.\nCall 484.781.1748 to get involved\n 
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pottstown-keystone-drive-community-cleanup-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170745
CREATED:20241004T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175732Z
UID:937-1711713600-1711717200@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Flood Mitigation: A Roadmap for Pennsylvania (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 play in directly mitigating damage caused by these natural disasters.\nWe will also cover resources farmers can access to reduce exposure\, take preventive measures\, and help downstream neighbors. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and share your own flood impact stories and solutions. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/flood-mitigation-a-roadmap-for-pennsylvania-virtual-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T153000
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CREATED:20241004T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175530Z
UID:933-1711461600-1711467000@schuylkillwaters.org
SUMMARY:Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Harmful Algal Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Establishing an Algal Toxin Rule and Regulatory Program in\nRhode Island\, an Informal Case Study\nShannon Harrower-Nakama\, Rhode Island Department of Health\nIn 2019\, Rhode Island was one of the earliest states to establish a HAB/cyanotoxin rule in the state public drinking water regulations\, which also required the development of surrounding program infrastructure. This  presentation will serve as a brief\, small-scale case study of a state-level Algal Toxin program from its inception onward\, including topics such as an overview of the rule’s regulatory language\, toxin selection and health  limits\, implementation\, challenges\, and other resources/information.\nInsights on HAB Dynamics in Urban Lakes and an Introduction to\nBenthic Sample Preparation\nHeath Mash and Toby Sanan\, EPA Office of Research and Development\nHABs in recreational and drinking water sources can cause adverse health effects in humans and animals but are understudied in the urban environment. This presentation discusses the investigation of urban lakes in three metropolitan areas to determine if there are parameters that are unique to these lakes and investigate the correlation between urban watershed characteristics and cyanobacterial HABs.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CKP-COkmSHGy3-6SeOYSAQ#/registration
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/small-drinking-water-systems-webinar-series-harmful-algal-blooms-2/
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