Penn State Extension Recruiting Pennsylvania Pond Owners To Join A Community Science Study

The Penn State Extension Water Resources Team is recruiting private pond owners or managers to participate in a six-month pond monitoring study. 

Pennsylvania ponds are integral parts of the landscape. They support wildlife and community recreational activities while contributing to the overall health of Pennsylvania's watersheds. 

However, privately owned ponds are often excluded from research and monitoring efforts.

This project brings together Penn State researchers, Extension educators, and pond owners to document how pond water quality conditions and aquatic life characteristics vary across the state.

No prior experience is needed. Participants will go through live interactive online training sessions and be provided with all monitoring tools and protocols designed for non-experts. 

Additionally, all participants will receive a free pond water kit for laboratory testing.

Click Here fill out a recruitment survey and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about a wide variety of educational opportunities.

(Reprinted from the latest Penn State Extension Watershed Winds newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy (bottom of page).)

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[Posted: April 22, 2026]  PA Environment Digest