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Welcome nature lovers and artists! Join Swatara Watershed Association on Saturday, July 26 from 9 AM for a Nature Journaling Workshop at the Bordner Cabin. Artist in Residence Meg Lemieur will guide participants in a fun and creative nature journaling workshop – collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections and explanations about the natural world on paper, using words, pictures and numbers. You don’t need to be an artist, writer, or a naturalist to participate. In this workshop, you will be

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) is offering Healing the Planet Grants, funded by The GIANT Company, known locally as GIANT and MARTIN’S, which aim to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree planting projects this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.  KPB is accepting applications for grants of up to $4,000

The Manada Conservancy is hiring a part time (20 hrs/week) Outreach Specialist. The position description can be found here: https://www.manada.org/about/job-opportunities/ Manada Conservancy’s Outreach Specialist will engage potential, new, and existing Manada members by promoting activities and messaging via print, digital media and in-person engagement at community events. The specialist will promote organizational activities, initiatives, advocacy, and events and prepare the materials associated with outreach events. They will create print and digital marketing pieces, post promotions to digital outlets (social media,

The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is hosting the 2025 Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources conference on June 4-5, 2025 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. This event will gather experts from various backgrounds to discuss innovative approaches to mine pool utilization, management, and remediation strategies. Join us in sharing knowledge and fostering connections that can lead to sustainable solutions for our Coal Region communities. We look forward to your participation. Registration is OPEN and required to secure your spot. The

If you would like to learn more about Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program, specifically in Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties, plan to attend one of two information sessions. MWS training classes will begin on Thursday, February 20 and continue once per week until late May. Click HERE for the January 9 session link.

The Murrysville Area Watershed Association (MAWA) is looking to fill a mid to senior level position, Watershed Association Director of Operations – Program Manager.  This environmental professional will oversee implementation and maintenance of current Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation projects, manage and develop watershed stewardship programs, and guide the strategic growth of the organization. For Complete Job Description-Including Position Responsibilities and Requirements and to apply, visit MAWA’s Website at themawa.org 

The Franklin County Conservation District is partnering with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) to create a Stream Team. The Stream Team will consist of volunteers who will conduct chemical and biological stream monitoring. This includes water temperature, conductivity, nitrate-nitrogen, pH, stage and water clarity, and conduct biological (macroinvertebrate) and visual assessments of their assigned streams. To learn more about Stream Team visit the ALLARM website. ALLARM will be holding an information session for those interested in joining on September

Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) staff have benefited from the opportunity to attend River Rally for at least a decade and the event has never disappointed- 2024 was no different! As in 2022, POWR has the Campbell Foundation to thank for its support for this wonderful experience- an experience which directly benefited, Tali MacArthur, POWR Program Manager who traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, but which will indirectly benefit other staff at POWR (and PEC) as well POWR’s partners,

Titled Healthy Waters, Healthy Communities: from Headwaters to Mainstem, the ORBA Summit will be held at the University of Pittsburgh and will showcase the release of the final Ohio River Basin Restoration Plan. The Summit will feature sessions and workshops designed to bring together community, agency, academic, government, and non-profit groups around the initiatives of the Ohio River Basin. Major General Mark Quander, USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander has agreed to provide the keynote address. More details