Water and Agricultural local leadership committees share initial outcomes For nearly two years, a diverse group of stakeholders in Potter, Tioga and Mifflin counties have been working on a collaborative effort to address the water and agriculture is- sues that matter most to them. Their results, and on-going efforts, provide important lessons other counties or…
WHEN:Mon., Apr. 12, 2021 (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 11, 2021 11:59 p.m. Is your property watershed-friendly? Join the Watershed-Friendly Property Certification Program to learn how to follow a few simple guidelines to manage your property in a way that protects our streams and rivers. We will also discuss how you can apply…
The most recent edition of Watershed Winds includes a wide variety of helpful information and opportunities related to everything from the Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Manure Spreading to information related to ponds streams, well owners and more. You can find more information or to subscribe to this informative newsletter here. Watershed -Jan 21
Growing Great Buffers Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers. Riparian buffers are a great way to protect streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. They also serve as beneficial wildlife habitat. Newly planted riparian buffers need care and upkeep in order to…
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Roadside Guide to Clean Water Introduction Your neighbors and your community may already be taking big steps to help reduce water pollution. Farmers, townships and cities, businesses, and homeowners are using practices on their land to help protect our waterways. Many of these practices may look unfamiliar and go unnoticed. Recognizing what to look for…
The University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science has released its annual Chesapeake Bay Report Card for 2019. Data and scoring is available by both indicator (dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, turbidity, etc) and region for the entire Bay Watershed. The report card is available here.
January 29, 2020 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Flow rates and time of year must be taken into account to better understand the potential risks posed by emerging organic contaminants in rivers and streams, according to Penn State researchers who studied contaminant concentrations and flow characteristics at six locations near drinking water intakes in the Susquehanna…
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