Discover the surprising truth about roadside springs in Pennsylvania during our upcoming Water Cooler Talk.
Often perceived as pristine drinking water sources, these unregulated springs can pose unexpected risks.
Join Penn State Extension experts as they share insights from a statewide water quality monitoring initiative that reveals what’s really flowing through these commonly used water sources.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how these findings may impact your health and community.
Who is this for?
-- Anyone interested in water resources
-- Those who work in the water field
-- Individuals with a general interest in water
-- Roadside spring users
-- Private water system users
-- Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts
What will you learn?
-- Current work happening in the water resource field
-- Insights into microbial and chemical contamination in springs
-- Opportunities to share ideas with professionals across Pennsylvania
-- The occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern in roadside springs
Click Here to register and for more information.
Visit the Penn State Extension website for information on many other educational opportunities.
Upcoming Penn State Extension Events
January 29-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 3 of 9) - Trees and Shrubs For Different Sites And Objectives. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
January 29-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Ice Melter Impacts And Reduction Strategy . Noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 4 of 9) - Forest Ecology and Woodlot Management Techniques. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
February 10-- Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient And Water Pollutant. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 11-- Penn State Extension (6 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Communication. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
February 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 5 of 9) - Providing and Enhancing Wildlife Habitat. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
February 14-- DCNR, Penn State Extension Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop At Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon County. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
February 19-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 6 of 9) - Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants In Small Woodlots. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
February 21-- Penn State Extension In-Person Volunteer Live Staking Workshop. Orrs Bridge Road Restoration Site, 1 Stone Spring Lane in Camp Hill, Cumberland County. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
February 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 For Farmers. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 26-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 7 of 9) - Healthy Woods - Common Insects and Diseases. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 3-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Practices To Mitigate Flooding & Drought. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 4-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Residential Stormwater Solutions - Rainwater Catchment Systems. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 8 of 9) - Converting Lawns to Natural Areas (Meadows and Woods). 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 10-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Tile Drainage In Pennsylvania. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 11-- Penn State Extension (7 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Hazard Tree Analysis. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
March 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 9 of 9) - Putting Your Knowledge To Work - What’s Your Plan? Map it Out. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
March 17-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Where Does Water Go? Watersheds & Mapping. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 19-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (1 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Countywide Clean Water Plans - Beyond 2025. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
March 26-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (2 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
April 2-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (3 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
April 8-- Penn State Extension (8 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Forest Resilience Scorecard for PA. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
April 9-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (4 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.
May 13-- Penn State Extension (9 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Nuts in Pennsylvania. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
May 13-15-- Save the Date: DCNR Watershed Forestry Summit
June 10-- Penn State Extension (10 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - The Use of Slash Walls to Exclude Deer and Regenerate Native Forest Tree Species. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
[Posted: January 29, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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