Watershed Education
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ArticlesLearn, Protect, and Promote Water Lesson Plan and Demonstration
Comprehensive Water Quality and Pesticide Stewardship Outreach lesson plan on water sources, pollution, and best management practices, including engaging groundwater recharge and pollution activity. -
ArticlesRain to Drain: Slow the Flow Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
The following is a list of Middle School Level performance expectations from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*, which are addressed by Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow. -
ArticlesRain to Drain: Slow the Flow Curriculum
Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow is a hands-on stormwater education curriculum available from Penn State Extension Youth Water Resources and 4-H. -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties
When 12/04/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
NewsAngler Input Needed to Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Round Goby
Date Posted 10/17/2025Upcoming session on December 6 seeks angler input to help stop the spread of invasive species. -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Berks and Schuylkill Counties
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info Lehigh and Northampton Counties
When 11/14/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Northwest Pennsylvania
When 11/05/2025Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong Counties
When 11/13/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
ArticlesRain Garden Resources from Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension has many resources for property owners, municipal staff, and anyone else who wants to learn more about building, planting, and maintaining rain gardens. -
ArticlesWhat are Stormwater Pollutants?
Stormwater can cause water pollution because it often contains harmful materials picked up when it washed across the land. -
ArticlesIs Stormwater Damaging My Property?
Have you ever wondered why your basement keeps flooding or your driveway is washing away? Stormwater could be damaging your property. -
ArticlesHow Can I Control Stormwater on My Property?
Want to control stormwater on your property? There are many different things you can do. -
ArticlesHow Can I Be a Good Stormwater Neighbor?
It is important to realize that activities on your property can adversely affect your neighbor's property, because water does not follow property boundaries -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Adams County
When 12/09/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format In-PersonDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Allegheny County
When 11/14/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
ArticlesWhy Should I Care About Stormwater?
Does stormwater really affect me? Why should I care? Whether you live in a town, the country, a city, or the suburbs – when it rains, the water that runs off needs somewhere to go. Stormwater affects everyone! -
ArticlesWhat is Stormwater?
While you may be familiar with the term, have you ever wondered what stormwater is? -
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Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Philadelphia County
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
NewsA Weekend about Water
Date Posted 8/15/2025Summer camp for adults or a professional conference? The recent biannual Master Watershed Steward retreat held at the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport fit both descriptions. -
WebinarsMaster Watershed Steward Training Info for Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties
Length 1 hourDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
ArticlesWhat Is Sediment and Why Is It a Stormwater Pollutant?
Sediment is a stormwater pollutant made up of soil particles detached from the land by erosion and is Pennsylvania's largest surface water pollutant by volume. -
ArticlesIntroduction 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. -
ArticlesUnderstanding Transparency Tube Measurements
Transparency tubes are popular for use in stream monitoring programs. They are also part of the "First Investigation of Stream Health" activity.


