Organization: SAN
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About the Schuylkill
The Schuylkill River is at the forefront of our regional collaborative effort to ensure clean and safe drinking water. overview The Schuylkill River is the largest tributary to the Delaware River. The river originates in the rolling hills of Schuylkill County and runs approximately 130 miles to where it flows into the Delaware River in…
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Schuylkill Scrub: Over the Years
back to overview 2019 1,107,506 Pounds of litter and bulk waste removed from the Schuylkill watershed 412 Number of Schuylkill Scrub events held from March to May 28,433 Number of volunteers who participated in our Schuylkill Scrub events 727 Number of tires removed from the Schuylkill watershed 2018 959,917 Pounds of litter and bulk waste…
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Schuylkill Scrub: History
back to overview History of the Schuylkill Scrub In 2009, the need for a more cooperative watershed based approach to solve the problem of litter and illegal dumping was identified by the Hopewell Big Woods Partnership (Hay and French Creek Watersheds). This need was addressed by promoting and encouraging more groups, and an increased diversity…
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Schuylkill Scrub: Resources
back to overview Resources for Cleanup Event Organizers Supplies Trash Disposal Flyer Template Cleanup Handbook #BreakFreeFromPlastic Audit Form Plastic Infographic Community Cleanup Resource Guide Cover photo credit: United By Blue
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Schuylkill Scrub: Overview
The Schuylkill Scrub is a watershed-wide clean-up initiative that takes place from March 1st through May 31st every spring. about The Schuylkill Action Network coordinates the initiative, but gives credit to the many partners with the common goal to clean as many miles of road, stream, and parkland in the Schuylkill watershed. Their efforts will help prevent trash from…
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Delaware River Improvement Partnership: Overview
The Delaware River Improvement Partnership is working to improve and preserve source water quality in the Delaware River. Initiated in 2003 by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) has become a paradigm of effective collaboration, safeguarding the drinking water of the Schuylkill River Watershed. Today, SAN’s legacy of stewardship involves over…
Cover photo credit: Ed Bacon