The community event will be held at the Halfmoon Township Office, 100 Municipal Lane, Port Matilda, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It will be hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Centre County Conservation District, and ClearWater Conservancy.
“It is a chance for people to learn about funding opportunities and practical steps to implement conservation practices on their own properties,” said CBF Halfmoon Conservation Coordinator Mariah Saunders. “There will also be nature walks, farm tours, free native plant seeds, and free picnic lunch.”
The five-year Halfmoon Creek Watershed Renewal Project is working to reduce pollution and restore the health of streams that are impaired by nonpoint source runoff, like some agricultural activities.
The project continues momentum created by the Halfmoon Creek Watershed Implementation Plan, coordinated by CBF.
The Halfmoon plan was approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2021 and, subsequently, awarded federal funding.
At Halfmoon Field & Stream Day, conservation organizations like CBF, Centre County Conservation District, and ClearWater Conservancy will connect those attending with ongoing projects, volunteer opportunities, and available conservation funding in the watershed.
There will also be tours of nearby properties that have added conservation practices like streamside buffers and in-stream restoration projects.
A guided walk through ClearWater Conservancy’s Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor will also be offered.
For more information about the day’s activities or the Halfmoon Creek Watershed Renewal Project, contact Saunders at MSaunders@cbf.org.
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[Posted: September 17, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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