The latest edition of the Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension offers articles on a variety of water-related topics.

To Flush Or Not To Flush

For those who use an on-lot septic system for home wastewater treatment, flushing things that shouldn't go down the toilet can negatively impact the system's functioning.

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Pennsylvania Wetland Bogs

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

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Pond & Lake Wildlife: Canada Geese

A common visitor to Pennsylvania ponds and lakes, Canada Geese can present challenges to pond owners.

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Brooke Meets A Stream Doctor

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

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Upcoming Events

-- October 28: Lancaster Master Watershed Stewards Water Ways On Wheels Bike Tour

-- October 30: Safe Drinking Water Clinic For Well Owners

-- November 16: Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program Training  [Multiple Dates]

Webinars

-- November 1: Sources of Information for Well and Spring Owners

-- November 8: Nitrogen in Groundwater - Where It Comes From And Health Risks

-- November 14: Residential Stormwater Solutions: Watershed Friendly Recommendations

-- November 16: Residential Stormwater Solutions: Use & Benefits Of Rain Barrels

-- November 21: Residential Stormwater Solutions: Rain Gardens- A Stormwater Slam Dunk

-- Other online water courses.

Watershed Steward

-- How To Become A Master Watershed Steward

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Related Articles - Watersheds:

-- DEP 2024 Water Quality Report Shows 28,820 Miles Of Streams With Impaired Water Quality In PA (34%) - An Increase From 27,886 In 2022  [PaEN]

-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: As Miles Of Water Quality Impaired Streams Increase, CBF Sees Opportunities And Momentum In Pennsylvania  [PaEN]

-- Deadline Change: DEP Accepting Applications For Next Round Of Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project Grants Until Nov. 8  [PaEN]

-- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Holding Online Proposal Coaching Sessions For Prospective Delaware Watershed Grant Applicants  [PaEN]

-- Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Announces 12th Annual Watershed Milestones Award Winners  [PaEN]

-- Bay Journal: Accepting Leadership Gavel, Maryland Governor Vows New Approach Toward Chesapeake Bay Watershed Cleanup - By Jeremy Cox, Chesapeake Bay Journal  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center, Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake, Other Partners Help Reduce Water Pollution In Lower Susquehanna Basin  [PaEN]

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper, Partners Establish ‘Vernal School’ To Support The Montour Preserve In Montour County  [PaEN]

-- PA Chapter Of American Fisheries Society Hosts Online Student Career/Jobs Program Nov. 9  [PaEN]

-- Buffalo Creek Coalition: Dec. 7 One Day Hybrid Summit - Buffalo Creek Confluence: Coming Together For Shared Solutions  [PaEN]

-- Lancaster Clean Water Partners Share Wetland Restoration, Streamside Forest Buffer Success Stories  [PaEN]

-- Lancaster Farming: Perdue Partners With Alliance For Chesapeake Bay On Conservation Grant

-- Lebanon County Conservation District Hosts Successful Swatara Creek Water Quality Field Day  [PaEN]

-- The Daily Review: Dairy Farm Checkoff Partners With Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay, PA Dairy Farm

-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: Challenges Of Tackling Water Pollution Hotspots In Lancaster County

-- Delaware River Basin Commission To Hold Nov. 8 Hearing, Dec. 6 Business Meeting  [PaEN]

-- Nov. 13 Hearing On Proposed Changes To Delaware River Basin Commission Rules Of Practice And Procedure  [PaEN]

-- ​​Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Cuts Ribbon On New Education & Research Field Station In Montgomery County  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Watershed Winds: What To Flush Or Not To Flush Into Your Septic System; Brooke Meets A Stream Doctor; More Education Opportunities  [PaEN]

-- USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center Newsletter: PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals;’ Orphan Oil & Gas Wells; Hurricane Ida Impacts; More!  [PaEN]

-- Senate Appropriations Reports Out ‘Stream Cleaning’ Bills  [PaEN]

NewsClips - Watersheds:

-- WNEP: Watershed Specialists In Susquehanna County Raising Awareness Of Riparian Stream Buffers

-- Wilkes-Barre Times: Earth Conservancy Receives $17.5 Million DEP Federal Abandoned Mine Lands Grant For Restoration Of Nanticoke Creek

-- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Thumbs Up To Nanticoke Creek Watershed Restoration Project

-- LancasterOnline: Conewago, Conowingo, Pequea Creek Watersheds Gain State Funds For Pollution Cleanup

-- Reading Eagle: Native Trees Given Away In Berks County As Part Of 10 Million Trees Project

-- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Nonprofits Expand Tree Planting Efforts

-- TribLive: Youngsters From Monroeville School Contribute To Greenway Reforestation In Allegheny County

-- Public News Service: Halfmoon, Pequea Creek Restoration Projects Aim To Restore Watershed Health

-- LancasterOnline: 80 PA Farms Eligible For Conservation Practices Grants, Including Lancaster County Poultry Farms

-- Lancaster Farming: Perdue Partners With Alliance For Chesapeake Bay On Conservation Grant

-- The Daily Review: Dairy Farm Checkoff Partners With Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay, PA Dairy Farm

-- WHYY: DCNR Program Helps Residents, Businesses Convert Lawns To Meadows

-- Republican Herald: DEP Awards Grants To 2 Projects In Schuylkill County For Restoring Health Of Local Watersheds

-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: Challenges Of Tackling Water Pollution Hotspots In Lancaster County

-- The Daily Review: Dairy Farm Checkoff Partners With Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay, PA Dairy Farm

-- Inside Climate News: Can Latest $10 Million In EPA Grants Make A Difference In Achieving Chesapeake Bay Restoration Goals?

-- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby Visits 2 Farms In Pittsburgh As Part Of PA Visit

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper: 500+ Learn About River Thru 2023 Floating Classroom Programs

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: Partnership Can Foster New Opportunities At Montour Preserve For Those Willing To Get Creative

-- Williamsport Sun: Final Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Floating Classroom Focused On Raptors

-- Wilkes-Barre Times: Collaborative Emergency Flooding Solution For Spencer Lane Announced, Including ‘Beaver Deceiver’

-- Scranton Times: Scranton To Carry Out Stormwater Improvements Across 9 Sections Of East Mountain

-- Inquirer Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Leaders Must Protect Our Wetlands

-- York Dispatch: Chesapeake Bay Faces Water Quality Setback Following Recent Lawsuit Settlement

-- Delaware RiverKeeper Oct. 27 RiverWatch Video Report

[Posted: October 25, 2023]

10/30/2023