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SUMMARY:PA Environment Digest Blog: Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPick your preferred kit online and select the most convenient curbside fall pickup location from 17 sites across the state. \nProceeds from the Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kits will support the Master Watershed Steward program providing volunteer-driven education and restoration work in that region. \nEach of the Watershed-Friendly kits are designed to help you incorporate more native plants into your property for habitat creation\, stormwater management\, pollutant reduction\, and other positive ecological services.\nReducing stormwater runoff\, reducing water pollution\, conserving water\, and supporting wildlife and pollinators are critical elements of healthy watershed-friendly properties and the focus areas of the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly certification\, a collaboration with Nurture Nature Center. \nNative plants are woven throughout the certification criteria because of all the benefits that native plant gardens can provide.\nKits are composed of plant plugs from carefully selected species grown by Kind Earth Growers using locally collected open-source pollinated seeds and 50% peat-free growing media. \nPlant plugs are smaller than what is typically found in nurseries\, allowing for easier transportation and planting within existing vegetation. \nThe plugs have healthy root systems which will establish this fall so that your plants can flourish next growing season.\nClick Here to order and for all the details.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pa-environment-digest-blog-master-watershed-steward-watershed-friendly-native-plant-kit-sale-6/
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SUMMARY:EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join EPA for a public listening session on water affordability needs for households and utilities. Water affordability is a growing issue that impacts millions of households throughout the United States. Low-income households are struggling to pay their water bills\, and some utilities also struggle to meet rising costs for operations and maintenance and upgrading aging infrastructure.\nA cornerstone of EPA’s work to address water affordability will be the development of a Water Affordability Needs Assessment and Report to Congress. The report will characterize the extent and scope of water burden impacts to households and utilities across the country.\nThis listening session will focus on hearing from communities\, utilities and advocacy groups who have not yet been involved in the report’s development. We invite you to share your experiences\, perspectives\, and ideas regarding these questions: \nHow are people in your community impacted by water affordability challenges?\nWhat recommendations do you have for how EPA can support communities where households struggle with water bills?\nWhat do you think is important for EPA to understand about water affordability? \nYour feedback is crucial as we gather input that will help inform the Report to Congress. Please join us on June 3\, 2024\, from 1 – 3pm EDT!\nRegister for the listening session – HERE
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-water-affordability-needs-assessment-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000
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SUMMARY:EPA Informational Webinar: Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule
DESCRIPTION:EPA will provide an overview of the proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule (WSRAR) which outlines a framework for states\, public water systems\, and the communities they serve to evaluate options for restructuring to help ensure safe\, reliable drinking water.  Water system restructuring changes may include operational changes\, upgrades to or replacement of water system infrastructure\, interconnection with another system\, consolidation\, or transfer of ownership. This webinar will identify the primary elements of the rulemaking\, key principles of restructuring\, and identified topics for public comment on the proposal.\nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-informational-webinar-proposed-water-system-restructuring-assessment-rule-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T140000
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SUMMARY:Tools and Techniques for Increasing Traffic to Your Website and Improve Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Our organizations put a lot of work into keeping our website up-to-date\, so how can we increase traffic to our website to more people? Join this webinar\, presented by Rob Pierson of Piercing Digital\, to learn more about free and low-cost tools to market your website\, improve your search engine ranking\, and make your website more accessible.\nJune 6\, 2024\, at 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister Now: Save Your Spot Here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/tools-and-techniques-for-increasing-traffic-to-your-website-and-improve-accessibility-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T130000
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Invasive Species: Aquatic Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania has identified over 150 invasive plants\, insects\, pathogens\, and animals that significantly impact both the environment and agricultural production\, resulting in annual economic losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species webinar series is committed to addressing this critical issue Throughout the session\, we will highlight some of the most problematic invasive species found in Pennsylvania\, examine their methods of establishment\, and discuss effective strategies to mitigate their spread. By delving into the complexities of invasive species challenges\, our goal is to empower communities and spotlight the ongoing efforts led by state agencies. Join us as we showcase ongoing efforts and empower communities to combat this threat. Register here
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/pennsylvania-invasive-species-aquatic-invasive-species-2/
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SUMMARY:SAN Pathogens & Point Source and Stormwater Workgroups Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person at Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center (7 Lock St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19127) for a tour of the Manayunk Canal and discussion of Philadelphia Water Department’s Flatrock Dam Improvement Project. This in-person event offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into PWD’s ongoing infrastructure rehabilitation efforts to improve water quality\, spotlighting GSI at Venice Island Performing Arts Center\, the Flat Rock Dam Project and the Freshwater Mussel Reintroduction Pilot Study.\nAdditional Details: \nMetered parking (approx. $6.50 for 2 hours) is available on-site at the Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center and free street parking is available in the surrounding area. We encourage carpooling when possible\nPlease dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking long distances\nPlease come prepared to walk along uneven terrain\nCoffee and light refreshments will be provided in the morning\, but please pack your own water and snacks \nClick here to register \nThe Partnership for the Delaware Estuary\, which administers the SAN\, is committed to providing equal access to information about its programs\, events and activities\, including document translation services for all individuals. If you require accommodations to participate in this event\, please contact us at least 1 week before the event.\nAny requests for reasonable accommodations or questions about any of PDE’s non-discrimination programs\, policies\, or procedures can be directed to PDE’s designated civil rights coordinator: Brian Yerger\, Director of Business Operations\, 110 South Poplar St. Suite 202 Wilmington DE 19801\, 302.655.4990 Byerger@delawareestuary.org
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/san-pathogens-point-source-and-stormwater-workgroups-tour-3/
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) will be held at the Penn Stater Conference Center\, State College\, PA from June 16-19\, 2024.\nThis event boasts an average annual attendance of roughly 700 water quality professionals across Pennsylvania.\nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/2024-annual-conference-of-the-pennsylvania-water-environment-association-pwea-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Testing Emerging Contaminant Mixtures in Pennsylvania Private Wells
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Extension for this free webinar. Despite the growing concern of the occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs)\, and pesticides in drinking water in the United States\, there is limited focus on private wells despite serving over 13 million people in the US and approximately 26% of the population in Pennsylvania. Many CECs are endocrine disruptors that have potential to cause human and/or ecological health effects at trace-level concentrations. This study evaluated potential links between occurrence of CECs in drinking water from private wells and corresponding toxicological impacts. By partnering with the Pennsylvania Master Well Owner Network (MWON)\, water samples were collected from 70 private wells across PA and analyzed for a suite of PFAS\, PPCPs\, and pesticides. To assess the potential ecological and human-health impacts of the detected compounds a wide range of cell-based bioassays as well as exposure-activity ratio (EAR) and Toxicological Prioritization index (ToxPi) was used prioritizing CECs\, sites\, and hazard concerns in these water samples. \nClick here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-testing-emerging-contaminant-mixtures-in-pennsylvania-private-wells-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000
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SUMMARY:Flower Punk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Laura and the Storm and collaborating artists at Cosmic Arts Studio (310 E High St Pottstown\, PA 19464) for an incredible celebration of the Summer Solstice! Tickets are $20 per person.\nClick here to learn more and purchase tickets
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/flower-punk-festival-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Infrastructure Funding for Water Reuse
DESCRIPTION:The EPA’s Water Reuse Program is hosting a webinar on June 26\, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on infrastructure funding for water reuse. Join the webinar to learn about how programs across the federal government can be used to fund water reuse projects. Presenters will be sharing information from the from US EPA\, USDA\, FEMA\, and Bureau of Reclamation. For more information and to register for the webinar\, click here.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/webinar-infrastructure-funding-for-water-reuse-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T151500
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SUMMARY:EPA ORD Water Research Webinar: Emerging Environmental Impacts of Tire Wear Particles and Their Chemical Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-ord-water-research-webinar-emerging-environmental-impacts-of-tire-wear-particles-and-their-chemical-cocktails-3/
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SUMMARY:EPA Webinar: Ecosystem and Human Health Risks from Tires as a Complex Pollutant
DESCRIPTION:Check here for more information\nAttendees will have the option of receiving a certificate of attendance for live webinars. Acceptance of certificates is contingent on state and/or organization requirements—EPA cannot guarantee acceptance.
URL:https://schuylkillwaters.org/event/epa-webinar-ecosystem-and-human-health-risks-from-tires-as-a-complex-pollutant-3/
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