Schuylkill Action Network

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2025-03-27 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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SAN Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup Virtual Meeting
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup Meeting
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup

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SAN Ag Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
2025-02-19 10:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
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Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia's Annual Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Virtual Live Webinar: Livestock Drinking Water Quality
2025-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Webinar: Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement
2025-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.

SAN Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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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SAN Watershed Land Collaborative Workgroup Meeting
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Webinar: Expert Panel of Forest Carbon Markets and Payment Programs
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.

SBN GSI Partners Meeting
2025-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

5th Annual Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium
2025-01-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The North Central Region Water Network’s Algal Bloom Action team will host the 5th annual virtual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) symposium again in 2025! This year’s event will focus on three broad key themes: monitoring and detection, prediction, prevention and treatment, and human dimensions. Join in to hear about emergent research and how communities are tackling this issue.

Webinar: PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Management: Philadelphia Water Department Approach
2024-12-10 12:00 (America/New_York)
The PA Association of Environmental Professionals are hosting a December 10 webinar on PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Management – Philadelphia Water Department Approach starting at Noon.
After some brief background information on PFAS compounds, the talk will focus on steps Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has taken to characterize PFAS in source water, plan for drinking water MCL compliance, communicate with customers, navigate wastewater and residuals, and pilot treatment technologies.
The featured presenter will be Matthew Fritch who manages the Watershed Protection Program for the Philadelphia Water Department.
Webinars are free to current PAEP members. Non-member fee is $20 per person.
Click Here to register and for more information.

Climate-Smart BMPs: Building Resilient Stormwater Quality Measures
2024-12-04 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join this free webinar hosted by Stormwater University
Climate change is significantly altering precipitation patterns and intensifying extreme weather events, posing a growing threat to stormwater quality. This webinar will explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on stormwater systems, especially BMP design. We will delve into how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more frequent and intense storms are affecting runoff volumes, pollutant loads, and the overall health of our waterways.
Key topics to be covered include:
Understanding the relationship between climate change and stormwater quality.
Examining the specific impacts of climate change on stormwater systems, such as increased flooding, erosion and pollution.
Exploring innovative strategies for mitigating the negative effects of climate change on stormwater quality with an emphasis on innovative technologies.
Discussing the importance of sustainable stormwater management practices and the use of BMPs in treatment trains for building resilient communities.
Click here to learn more and register.

Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study - Public Meeting
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall 2024 to collect valuable community input on this project.
Join the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study team at Upper Perkiomen High School on November 21st from 6-9pm to learn more and share your experience with flooding in the Perkiomen.
Visit Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy’s website to learn more and view the latest updates on this study.

Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study - Public Meeting
2024-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall 2024 to collect valuable community input on this project.
Join the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study team at Pennridge North Middle School on November 19th from 6-9pm to learn more and share your experience with flooding in the Perkiomen.
Visit Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy’s website to learn more and view the latest updates on this study.

Delaware River Basin Commission Public Hearing on Persistent Dry Conditions in the Basin
2024-11-19 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on the matter of persistent dry conditions in the Basin.
If conditions worsen, a special business meeting may follow on a date to be determined, or DRBC may take action at its regularly scheduled Fourth-Quarter Business Meeting, to be held December 5 at 10:30 a.m. to provide for coordinated operation of Basin reservoirs to conserve water and support mainstem flows.
The hearing and, if needed, the special business meeting, will be open to the public and conducted virtually.
• View News Release (issued November 6, 2024)
The Commission’s special public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, will start at 1:30 p.m. and end no later than 3:30 p.m.
The special public hearing, which is being conducted via Zoom Webinar, is to collect public testimony on the persistent dry conditions in the Basin.
Visit https://www.nj.gov/drbc/meetings/proposed/notice_drought-conditions2024.html for more information on the hearing and how to view and/or provide written or oral testimony.

SAN Stormwater Workgroup Meeting
2024-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the final SAN Stormwater Workgroup meeting of 2024 at Wissahickon Trails (12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA).
During this meeting we will tour the newly renovated Wissahickon Trails barn which focused on improving flood resilience, creating accessible public programming and staff spaces, and preserving this historic building.
In addition this gathering will bring together partners across the watershed to discuss ongoing projects, share updates, and collaborate on strategies for reducing stormwater pollution in the Schuylkill River Watershed. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, network, and advance regional efforts for cleaner water!
Contact Meghan with any questions or if you have any items for the agenda.
Spaces are limited. Click here to register.

NJ Dam Removal Partnership Fish Passage Training
2024-11-13 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Nature Conservancy, with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, is pleased to announce a free, one-day NJ Dam Removal Partnership Fish Passage Training course led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please feel free to circulate among interested colleagues or with other organizations.
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Trenton, NJ
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service training course will benefit biologists, engineers, hydrologists, environmental scientists, and other practitioners involved in the evaluation and design of fish passage projects. The full-day program will feature technical instruction intermixed with case studies. Topics include dam removal considerations and constraints, site assessment, fish movement and fatigue, fishways, and stream gaging weirs.
Please take this survey by September 13 to apply for this training opportunity. Pre-registrants will be notified by September 20th, if they have been or not been selected for the workshop. Preference will be given to applicants who anticipate working on a dam removal in the Delaware River Basin in the next 18 months. A registration link will be sent out to those accepted for the training in September.

Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study - Public Meeting
2024-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Flooding in our communities can be devastating. The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is the first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions regarding how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects in the Perkiomen Watershed. A series of public meetings are being held in Fall 2024 to collect valuable community input on this project.
Join the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study team at Upper Providence Township on November 12th from 6-9pm to learn more and share your experience with flooding in the Perkiomen.
Visit Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy’s website to learn more and view the latest updates on this study.

Center for Watershed Protection FREE Lunch and Learn (Webinar)
2024-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Center for Watershed Protection for a FREE lunch and learn to hear about the results of the CWP National Watershed Research Network’s first project Accounting for Climate Change in Post-Construction Stormwater Standards. The Network funds applied research on topics determined by its members. Click here to register and learn more!

DCNR Virtual Grant Workshop For Recreation, Conservation Projects Set For Nov. 7
2024-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
DCNR will host a November 7 virtual grants workshop to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2025 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation staff will present about grant program selection criteria, review current program priorities, and discuss eligible project types.
2025 potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. The workshop is especially suited for municipal officials, consultants, board members, trail managers, land trust staff, and park and recreation professionals.
The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A general session for all applicants will begin at 9:00 a.m. Project type-specific breakout sessions will follow.
Applicants should plan on attending both the general session and the breakout session for the project type they plan on applying for.
There will be ample time for project-specific Q&A with DCNR’s professional grant managers and regional advisors.
Click Here to register and for more information.
Next Grant Rounds Open
— August 1: ATV/Snowmobile Projects, Programs Grants [Sept. 30 closes]
— January 21: Community Recreation & Conservation Planning [April 2 closes]
— January 21: Land Acquisition & Conservation [April 2 closes]
— January 21: Community & Watershed Forestry Grant Round Opens [April 2 closes]
— January 21: Motorized Trails [April 2 closes]
— January 21: Nonmotorized Trails [April 2 closes]
— January 21: Park Rehabilitation & Development [April 2 closes]
— January 21: State & Regional Partnerships [April 2 closes]
Visit the DCNR Grants webpage for more information.

SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting (Virtual)
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us via Zoom for the final SAN Agriculture Workgroup Meeting of 2024 to connect partners and projects in the Schuylkill Watershed!
This meeting will be virtual on Zoom.
If you have an agenda item to discuss or would like more information, please email Meghan Rogalus at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for the Ag workgroup meetings by signing up here.

SAN Annual (SANnual) Meeting 2024
2024-11-01 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting!
When: November 1st
Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright College, Reading, PA (#19 on the Albright College Campus Map)
Cost: Free – Thanks to our hosts at Albright College and our SAN sponsors, the Philadelphia Water Department and Aqua, an Essential Utiilities Company!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn.
Registration is required by October 25th —csecure your spot today. Click here to register
Click here to view the 2024 SANnual Agenda

SAN Annual Meeting
2024-11-01 09:30 - 14:30 UTC
Join partners from across the Schuylkill watershed as we celebrate 21 years of collaboration for a cleaner, healthier Schuylkill River at our 2024 SANnual Meeting!
When: November 1st
Where: McMillan Student Center, Albright College, Reading, PA
Cost: Free – Thanks to our amazing sponsors, the Philadelphia Water Department and Aqua!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn.
Registration is required—secure your spot today. Click here to register
Agenda coming soon!

Watershed Land Protection Collaboration Workgroup Meeting
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to discuss land protection in the Schuylkill Watershed! Meeting will be held in-person at Welkinweir. Please RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-watershed-land-protection-collaborative…
All are welcome.

2024 Delaware River Climate Practitioners Workshop
2024-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The purpose behind this event is to provide Delaware River Basin tribal, state and local climate implementors and influencers with practical information about how to build and execute climate adaptation projects that reduce exposure to climate impacts, while strengthening networks of practitioners to address climate impacts at the watershed scale.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER through EVENTBRITE
The agenda is organized by the 3 top climate impacts facing the Delaware River Basin: increasing temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and sea-level rise. Presenters will provide real world examples of planned or implemented climate adaptation projects representing scales that are urban, suburban and rural.
Draft Agenda – 2024 Delaware River Climate Practitioners Workshop (pdf) (351.9 KB, August 21, 2024)
The goals of the event are:
To give tribal, state and local leaders the information needed to execute climate adaptation projects and
To create an ongoing Delaware River climate community that connects partners who need to work collaboratively to solve complex climate challenges.

12th Annual Symposium on Harmful Algae - One Bloom: Unifying HAB Science in Aquatic Ecosystems
2024-10-27 09:00 - 2024-11-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
The theme, ONE BLOOM, seeks to identify and highlight commonalities across diverse study systems and disciplines within Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) research. Sessions and discussions will foster a unified understanding that integrates perspectives and approaches in HAB science, and equips researchers, managers, and policymakers with the knowledge needed to address this pressing environmental challenge.
The symposium is open to all registrants. Attendees include national representatives and researchers from academia; state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments; the private sector; and watershed organizations.
Early bird registration ends July 19, 2024. Standard registration closes on September 20, 2024.
Learn more and register here

2024 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference: Partnerships Leading the Way in Reclamation
2024-10-22 07:00 - 2024-10-24 17:00 (America/New_York)
The PA AMR Conference is the longest-running annual environmental conference in Pennsylvania focused on abandoned mine reclamation and the associated issues our communities face. The PA AMR Conference provides a forum for the dissemination of information and encourages discussion between industry, watershed groups, and decision-makers that can help to further innovations in public policy, abandoned mine reclamation, and restoration of PA’s watersheds and communities.
The PA AMR Conference Committee will host the 2024 conference at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College, PA from October 22-24, 2024. Visit the PA AMR Conference website for up to date information.
“Partnerships Leading the Way in Reclamation”
The 26th Annual PA AMR Conference will highlight initiatives underway to ensure the continuation and improvement of reclamation programs and policies related to:
New AMD treatment system technologies, tools, and products
Construction case studies and lessons learned
Land remediation, reforestation, and reuse
Water quality monitoring
Operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation of treatment systems
Non-profit organization capacity issues
Community involvement, special events, education, and outreach
Coal mining history and heritage preservation
Mapping, drones, equipment, and other helpful new technologies
Legislative updates and concerns at all levels of government
Economic redevelopment, health and safety, and quality of life topics
Climate change, energy, and AMD

Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship: Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation
2024-10-16 13:00 - 2024-10-17 16:00 (America/New_York)
Registration is now open for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship to be held in coordination with the departments of Environmental Protection, Transportation and Community and Economic Development on October 16 and 17 at the Hilton in the City of Scranton. The theme of this year’s Summit is– Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation.
The Summit provides state agencies, participating stakeholders and concerned residents of Pennsylvania an opportunity to convene and reflect on past work, share experiences, and learn together.
In addition to repeating breakout sessions on marine debris and policy levers for stewardship and education, attendees will hear from national community stewards about the link between community activism and stewardship from Kristine Zieglar, Planet Women and the Power of Beauty from Dave Forsell, Keep America Beautiful.
Bob Anderson from Closed Loop Partners will provide valuable insights on the evolution of community recycling infrastructure and how to empower communities to recycle more.
Plan to join Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, affiliates, volunteers and state agency and community partners as they shine a spotlight on Scranton and build on and celebrate our collective efforts to improve our communities across Pennsylvania.
To register and for more information, visit the 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship webpage.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Deb Wooley, dwoolley@keeppabeautiful.org.
