Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship
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PFAS levels in ground and air could be higher than expected, research suggests
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/26/pfas-ground-air-pollution-study?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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Pottstown Rotary Cleans Riverfront Park, Supports Local Programs
Link: https://www.pottsmerc.com/2023/05/27/pottstown-rotary-cleans-riverfront-park-supports-local-programs/ Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship
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$490,000 EPA grant will pay for Pollock Park environmental cleanup in Pottstown
Link: https://www.pottsmerc.com/2023/05/26/490000-epa-grant-will-pay-for-pollock-park-environmental-cleanup-in-pottstown/?utm_email=849A24E8F4A53422A4A5344CA3&g2i_eui=fraL7OADfGlK3FrvmAUZvA%3d%3d&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=%c2%a0849A24E8F4A53422A4A5344CA3&activ Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Watershed Land Protection
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A new Supreme Court opinion is terrible news if you care about clean water
Link: https://www.vox.com/2023/5/25/23737426/supreme-court-clean-water-act-epa-pollution-wetlands-sackett-alito Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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Supreme Court Limits E.P.A.’s Power to Address Water Pollution
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/supreme-court-epa-water-pollution.html Workgroup: Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
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Whitemarsh Township receives grant of $200,000 towards parking lot at trailhead
Link: https://morethanthecurve.com/whitemarsh-township-receives-grant-of-200000-towards-parking-lot-at-trailhead/ Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship
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Schuylkill River Greenway summer events include pedal and paddle and Paddle with Your Pup
Link: https://www.pottsmerc.com/2023/05/23/schuylkill-river-greenway-summer-events-put-you-on-the-river-and-dogs-too/?utm_email=849A24E8F4A53422A4A5344CA3&g2i_eui=fraL7OADfGlK3FrvmAUZvA%3d%3d&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=%c2%a0849A24E8F4A53422A4A5344CA3&active=no Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship
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City of Reading to hold public meeting on next steps for Bernhart’s Dam & Park
Link: https://berksweekly.com/news/city-of-reading-to-hold-public-meeting-on-next-steps-for-bernharts-dam-park/ Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater
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Park to Perkiomen Connector Opens
Link: https://weconservepa.org/blog/park-to-perkiomen-connector-opens/ Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship
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Open space funds to improve Chester County parks, including adaptive kayak launch on Schuylkill River
Link: https://www.pottsmerc.com/2023/05/23/chesco-open-space-funds-to-improve-area-parks-including-adaptive-kayak-launch-on-schuylkill-river/?utm_email=849A24E8F4A53422A4A5344CA3&g2i_eui=fraL7OADfGlK3FrvmAUZvA%3d%3d&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=%c2%a0849A24E8F4A5 Workgroup: Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection
Cover photo credit: Ed Bacon