EPA Region 3 is hosting a webinar, Road Salt Management Strategies, on Wednesday, March 31st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.   The Road Salt Management Strategies webinar will showcase two case studies about successful strategies to reduce road salts. Both presenters will provide an overview of the localized problem and solutions, with key takeaways for those interested in developing a similar management strategy. The presenters are Daniel Kelting, Executive Director of the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith’s College and Scott Simons, Division Chief […]

Trees and forests play a significant role in reducing stormwater and pollutant loads and can be one of the most cost-effective and greenest approaches to managing stormwater. Explore the multiple ways that trees and forests reduce stormwater and associated nutrient and pollutant loads while they provide so many additional community benefits such as reducing summer temperatures and saving energy; sequestering carbon and removing air pollutants; increasing property values; and improving human health and mental wellness. Learn how MS4 communities can […]

On April 6, Dickinson College is hosting a free event to discuss challenges and opportunities related to your health, pollution exposure, and access to food. Marginalized communities across Pennsylvanian are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and have historically been excluded from or underrepresented in environmental justice activities. Environmental justice means that all are included in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental regulations, laws, and policies. EJ in PA aims to educate and empower residents regarding environmental justice issues throughout […]

Haverford College is hosting a virtual conference on the topic of Building Higher Educational Alliances in a Time of Climate Crisis. There is one session in particular that might be of interest to watershed organizations. Blurring Lines: Social Movements, Community Collaborations, and Arts Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST Global challenges including climate change, pandemic, and mass extinction challenge the conventional distinctions among institutions, social movements, and community organizations. In this session, participants discuss how we can transform higher […]

The birds in our yards, the food on our plates and the money in our wallets all benefit from native plants and pollinators. What to learn more? Join the Chesapeake Bay Program for a free, online open forum where you’ll learn from experts and take part in a discussion about the native plants in your garden, visiting pollinators and more.    The webinar will be via Zoom. To access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81214346009?pwd=b1FxVmc4eU9leUdENDFWNUtCWCtHdz09 and please enter pass code: 863961

Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar “Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution,” which will take place on April 21, 2021. This webinar will include a broad introduction on plastic pollution and its resulting impacts, a discussion on the need for systemic change, and solutions and initiatives that can be implemented to combat this urgent issue. Speakers will also discuss current and anticipated federal strategies to address plastic pollution. Webinar Informational Sheet To register visit: https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/upcoming-webcast-seminars. For more information […]

Art has played an essential role at Stroud Water Research Center from the beginning. Stroud Center co-founders Joan and Dick Stroud believed that art inspired the scientific mind and encouraged creativity. Join us for the first episode in our 2021 webinar series exploring the intersection of art and science. Eco-revelatory artist Stacy Levy will tell the story of how many environmental issues can be solved through art. She will show how artful collaborations with engineers, ecologists, and landscape architects can begin to change […]

Penn State Extension will host another in its Water Cooler Talk Series April 28 on Leveraging The Power Of Community and Science from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Developing a community-based science project can be an effective means of collecting data and reaching diverse audiences while providing education on how to use science to understand the world around us. It is also an opportunity to engage local communities and volunteers in collecting data that can lead to results in understanding, protecting, and restoring local environments. Explore […]

Please see this CNRAC Conversations Flyer for more details about  this event which will explore social barriers to engagement, enjoyment, and participation in PA's outdoor activities. Register HERE

Join Rachel Stahlman, WIP 3 County Action Plan Coordinator for York County Planning Commission for a presentation followed by a "connection and networking" hour to learn about and discuss topics including the Federal Clean Water Act, the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), the PA Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), and the importance of these 3 initiatives as they relate to water quality and the health of local streams, creeks, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. While some of […]