Organization: SAN
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Community Science Tool to Track Stream Health
Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it more closely or monitor changes over time? Have you recently taken steps to improve your stream and now want to measure the results? The First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, volunteer groups, youth, and adults…
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Conservation Cornerstone: Pennsylvania Right to Farm Laws
Conservation Cornerstone is a webinar series designed for agriculture professionals beginning their conservation journey. Pennsylvania’s Right to Farm Act (1982) and ACRE law (2005) limit municipal actions against certain farming practices, shaping the regulatory landscape for agriculture. Understanding these laws is key to navigating township and county ordinances affecting farm operations. Experts from Penn State Dickinson Law’s…
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EPA’s Flood Cleanup Resources: Promoting Community Resilience through Risk Communication
On June 18th, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 (ET), EPA is hosting a tools and resources webinar. EPA’s Office of Research Development and Region 4 (Southeast) used the EPA’s risk communication framework and human-centered design techniques to figure out what information people affected by a flood need and how they make cleanup decisions. The webinar will review…
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Manayunk Canal Reopening Community Event
Join Philadelphia Water Department to celebrate the completion of the Flat Rock Dam project The Community event begins at 11 am, with speakers and presentations starting at 11:30 am. Educational tables, activities, and refreshments will be in the lobby and by the Canal. A small gate opening ceremony will take place at the nearby site of the Flat…
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Hearing: Flood Risk and Mitigation
The House Majority Policy Committee will convene a hearing on Tuesday, April 29 to explore flood risk and mitigation, hosted by Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock. Members will hear testimony from local township officials, business owners, and environmental experts on the potential flood risks in Pennsylvania and how the state can be better prepared to handle these natural disasters.…
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PA Environment Digest Blog: New Report: Role Of Community-Based Watershed Organizations In Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Mine Drainage Treatment In Pennsylvania – Barriers & Recommendations
Link to article Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage
Cover photo credit: Ed Bacon