The Penn State Extension will host a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 9, detailing the Master Watershed Steward program, which educates and empowers volunteers to carry out watershed projects and education in their communities.
The workshop is intended for anyone interested in improving the health of Pennsylvania’s waterways and will specifically address issues facing the Lower Susquehanna region of Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties.
The information session will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will cover the Master Watershed Steward program training, structure, commitment, and requirements; the types of projects in which the volunteer team engages; valuable program partners; and Penn State Extension and the land-grant university system.
Among other projects, Master Watershed Stewards are expected to teach others about water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment; develop educational materials; organize and conduct educational events, stream clean-ups and invasive plant removal projects; design and maintain demonstration gardens; conduct stream monitoring projects and research; research and write newsletters and online articles; and partner with municipal officials on projects such as bioswales, rain gardens, native meadows, and other green stormwater management solutions.
The workshop is offered free of charge. However, participants must register by Jan. 8 to receive the link to access the webinar. For more information about the sessions and to register online, please visit the Penn State Extension website.
Contact program coordinator Jim Lewis at jml8093@psu.edu with questions.
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