Lancaster Clean Water Partners Host Watershed Leadership Training For Lancaster's Next Clean Water Leaders

The Lancaster Clean Water Partners are now accepting applications and nominations for the next class of clean water leaders through its Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy.  The deadline to apply is September 7.

Since 2020 the Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy has been producing leaders who are inspired by and taking action at the intersections of clean water, leadership and Lancaster County.

During this course you will take a deep dive into agriculture, urban areas, conservation, and the unique water quality challenges Lancaster has…and is overcoming!  

Scholars from this program are driving the success we need. This experience builds your leadership skills such as public speaking, team work, trust, and group management. 

Lancaster County has a unique culture and strong community. As part of this class, you will learn about the incredible network across the community, seeing how clean water connects us all.  

And you will become part of it!

Be ready to connect with your community, spend time outdoors learning about the natural world, and gain confidence to educate your neighbors about the importance of local water quality during this 12 month learning opportunity with 15 of your peers.

Expectations

Participants will--

-- Spend one Saturday a month exploring Lancaster County’s watersheds through immersive visits to farms, local businesses, water treatment plants, local creeks, and more.

-- Attend a 90-minute Zoom session one Thursday a month led by industry experts in watershed science and leadership development.

-- Attend a 3 day, 2 night weekend retreat to the Chesapeake Bay as a capstone to the course.

-- Monthly topics--

    -- January: Building Watershed Knowledge, Building Trust

    -- February: Water is Life – Human Health, Personal Strength, and Cementing Trust

    -- March: Agri-culture, Stewardship, and Leadership

    -- April: The Business of Agriculture

    -- May: Plans, Partnerships, and Sinking into Your Watershed

    -- June: Lancaster Water Week plus Where the Fields Meet the ‘Burbs

    -- July: Action Projects are due

    -- September: Urban Explorations in Lancaster City

    -- October: Agenda is designed by the scholars 

    -- November: Capstone Trip to the Chesapeake Bay

    -- December: Commencement

Visit the Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy webpage for all the details.

For more information on programs, initiatives, funding, technical support, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Lancaster Clean Water Partners website.  Click Here to sign up for regular email updates.  Follow them on Facebook.

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[Posted: August 24, 2026]  PA Environment Digest