Watershed Protection and Restoration
Guides and Publications
Watershed Decisions Activity Kit
A hands-on, inquiry based activity kit that helps older youth and adults learn about water quality issues in small watersheds and the decision making processes that go into improving those water quality issues.
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Featured Articles
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A Healthy Stream Has Low Embeddedness
Embeddedness is a complex word to describe a simple concept. Are the rocks, gravel, and boulders in the stream bed exposed? Or are they buried by sediment, surrounded by soils, and barely visible?
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Riparian Buffers: Pennsylvania's Best Solution for Protecting Its Waters
This article explains the benefits of using riparian buffers to protect the health of waterways, livestock, adjacent property, and all who drink and use water downstream.
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Live Staking for Stream Restoration
A brief introduction and instructional guide to using live staking as an inexpensive and simple technique to restoring eroding stream banks.
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Introduction to Watersheds
Have you ever passed a sign welcoming you to a watershed and wondered what it means? Here are some basic facts about watersheds to help you out.
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The April Freeze and Pennsylvania Agritourism: Impacts and Support Options
Date Posted 6/8/2026
This article highlights how agritourism farms are responding to crop loss and navigating recovery.
Webinars
Master Gardener Training Info for Carbon County
When 07/22/2026
Length 1 hour, 30 minutes
Event Format Virtual | Live
Learn how to become a Penn State Extension Master Gardener during this free webinar covering the application process, training, and volunteer roles.
Free
Webinars
Short Videos, Big Results for Your Farm Business
When 08/04/2026
Length 30 minutes
Event Format Virtual | Live
Explore short-form video strategies for small businesses using YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more to grow audience engagement and brand awareness for small business growth.
Free
Webinars
Flock Talks: Hot Weather Management
When 07/29/2026
Length 1 hour, 30 minutes
Event Format Virtual | Live
Learn to recognize and prevent heat stress in poultry, including physiology, warning signs, and practical strategies to keep flocks healthy during hot weather.
Free
Webinars
Transitioning the Farm: Service Provider Training
When 07/27/2026
Length 30 minutes
Event Format Virtual | Live
Webinar equips agricultural service providers with practical tools and strategies to support farm families through transition planning, succession, and decision-making.
Free
Webinars
Flock Talks: Predator Control
When 08/25/2026
Length 1 hour, 30 minutes
Event Format Virtual | Live
Learn practical strategies for protecting backyard poultry from predators, including coop security, wildlife deterrents, regulations, and predator identification.
Free
Webinars
Essential Tips for Summer Recordkeeping
When 07/13/2026
Length .5
Event Format Virtual | Live
Learn four key strategies to streamline your summer financials and boost your business's success during this brief webinar!
Free
Workshops
4-H Summer Gear Sale
When 06/02/2026
Event Format Non-Event
Shop the 4-H Summer Gear Sale for exclusive apparel before it’s gone! Limited sizes and quantities make each item a rare find—perfect for showing your 4-H pride all summer long.
$10.00
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Enjoying the Outdoors This Summer Without Mosquitoes
By following these steps, you can reduce your risk of mosquito bites while grilling, gardening, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors around the home and yard.
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Can Investment in Genetics Boost My Dairy Farm's Profitability?
The availability of genetic information gives producers options and opportunities to shape their herd's genetic composition. Research results indicated that genetic selection can be an effective management strategy for dairy producers.
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Everyday Grief on the Pennsylvania Farm
Gain an understanding of grief in everyday life and on the farm, including different forms of grief, such as ambiguous loss, along with suggested strategies and resources.
Webinars
AgWorks: Giving and Receiving Instructions
When 08/25/2026
Length 2 hours
Event Format Virtual | Live
Strengthen workplace communication skills by learning to give clear instructions, listen actively, seek clarification, and overcome common barriers that can lead to confusion and errors.
Free
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2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report June 4, 2026
Date Posted 6/3/2026
Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty
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AgWorks: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
When 08/18/2026
Length 2 hours
Event Format Virtual | Live
Build effective problem-solving skills through critical thinking strategies, decision-making tools, and practical techniques for addressing workplace challenges.
Free
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AgWorks: Quick Guide to Critical Thinking
When 07/28/2026
Length 2 hours
Event Format Virtual | Live
Strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills by learning to identify biases, evaluate information objectively, and apply practical problem-solving strategies.
Free
News
Fertilizer Recap: It Pays to Pay Attention to Prices
Date Posted 6/2/2026
Input prices are higher than historical averages. Even so, producers still have opportunities to protect their profitability.
News
Caetano Sales joins Agronomy Team in York County
Date Posted 6/2/2026
The newest member of the Field and Forage Crops Team, Caetano Sales, is eager to support York County producers.
Educators
Cae Sales
Job Extension Educator, Agronomy
Expertise Weed Science
Integrated Pest Management
Nutrient Management
Field and Forage Crop Production
Pesticide Education
Extension Educator, Agronomy
Webinars
The Biology of the Wild Solitary Bees
When 09/15/2026
Length 8 Days - 1 hour each
Event Format Virtual | Live
Explore the biology, ecology, and evolution of wild solitary bees and learn how to support pollinator conservation through science-based research and stewardship.
$75.00
Workshops
Watershed-Friendly Native Container Gardening
When 06/25/2026
Length 1 hour
Event Format In-Person
Learn practical ways to support healthier waterways through home practices, native plants, and optional hands-on container gardening with Master Watershed Stewards.
$10.00
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Everyone lives in a watershed. Learn what makes a stream healthy, how you can make a difference with conservation practices in your community, and discover watershed education tools and resources you can use to help teach others.
Youth Education: Water
Penn State Extension assists educators and teachers in obtaining comprehensive information on youth water education. The Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow, for instance, is a hands-on stormwater educational curriculum designed to provide youth and adults with a better understanding of stormwater movement. It can be used in classrooms, 4-H clubs, scout meetings, and afterschool programs.
In-depth resources and water education tools are provided, as well. Discover more about innovative teaching, activities that engage youth in watershed efforts, and safe drinking water education.
