Watershed Education

As we gear up for Fourth of July celebrations on our beloved lakes and rivers, it's essential to remember the importance of protecting our aquatic ecosystems.

Introduce children to Dr. Watt R. Shedd in this new book that shows readers aged 8–10 how they, too, can be stream doctors.

Watershed-friendly native plants support the local ecosystem, including soil health, water quality, and native wildlife. Learn about incorporating these plants into your garden space!

Pennsylvania is home to many fascinating wetlands, vernal pools hold many treasures and are only around for a limited time.

Ready-to-Use Educational Toolkit for Stormwater Management

Extension staff lead an experiment with youth to gauge stream health using a Stream Health Chart.

What is the condition of the small stream on your property? Are the banks eroding? Do you notice increased sediment in the water? Is it prone to rising and falling quickly during rain events?

Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, the Montgomery School, Chester County Conservation District, and Keystone Ten Million Trees Project incorporate a riparian buffer tree planting into the school curriculum.

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

A handy, step-by-step checklist of considerations when preparing to plant trees.

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Pennsylvania is home to many fascinating wetlands, one of the most distinctive being bogs.

Dragonflies and Damselflies make up an important part of a backyard pond ecosystem.

Introduce children to Dr. Watt R. Shedd in this new book that shows readers aged 8–10 how they, too, can be stream doctors.

Take a bike tour with our Master Watershed Stewards on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, learn about the trail history, discover watershed features, and more!

Routine spraying of individual lawns with non-selective insecticides to reduce mosquito populations can easily enter waterways, harming non-target organisms.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System refers to a collection of structures designed to gather stormwater and discharge it into local streams and rivers.

This video shows movements of water under the earth and how pollution might affect drinking water. (Modelo de Agua Subterranea)

During the First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) activity, one optional data field records the number of frogs and toads observed or heard. Different species are active during different months in Pennsylvania.

Manure impacts water quality. In Pennsylvania, everyone who produces manure needs a plan. That includes 4-H youth!

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!