Tag: Agriculture
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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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Virtual Live Webinar: Livestock Drinking Water Quality
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…
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Agriculture Workgroup Meeting Q1 2024
Join us for our Agriculture Workgroup meeting to connect partners and 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, SAN Manager, at mrogalus@delawareestuary.org. You can receive email reminders for workgroup meetings by signing up here. This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. Click here to…
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A Deep Dive into the Delaware River Bacteria Study (webinar)
The Water Center is has released a new report, Delaware River Bacteria Study: An Evaluation of the Occurrence and Sources of Fecal Indicator Bacteria in the Camden-Chester-Philadelphia Region and Opportunities for Remediation. The Delaware River Bacteria Study is an independent, science-based water quality and water policy study. It evaluates the occurrence and sources of fecal indicator…
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2024 Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)
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. This event boasts an average annual attendance of roughly 700 water quality professionals across Pennsylvania. Click here to learn more and register.
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SAN Annual (SANnual) Meeting 2024
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…
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New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture
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…
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Delaware River Basin Commission Public Hearing on Persistent Dry Conditions in the Basin
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…
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Webinar: Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Source Water Using BIL Grants and Forgivable Loans
Join the Source Water Collaborative for this webinar is part of a new series of webinars on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, designed to help access historic levels of funding. This webinar is designed for states, water utilities, source water protection staff, state BIL funding program staff, source water collaboratives, federal agencies, and other water stakeholders. …
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