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PA Integrated Pest Management Program Announces New Staffer To Help Schools Implement IPM Plans

PA Environment Daily

By Chuck Gill, Penn State News The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program has announced the appointment of Donald DeMackiewicz Jr. as the new PA IPM schools program assistant. Reprinted from Penn State News.) Visit the PA Integrated Pest Management Program webpage to learn more about this program.

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Penn State Center For Ag Conservation Assistance Hires Engineering Firm To Help Develop Certification Program For Conservation Professionals; Spring Conference; Seeking New Faculty

PA Environment Daily

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. , Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Master Watershed Steward Don Horn Promotes Sustainability And Clean Water

PA Environment Daily

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News From childhood fishing excursions to his present-day passion for conservation, Don Horn always has valued water. Don’s value as a knowledgeable, reliable and effective volunteer was evident from the start,” Smith continued. It’s great to have access to such resources anytime,” he said.

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Centre County Master Watershed Steward Art Gover Earns Natural Resource Education Award

PA Environment Daily

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Have a question about managing invasive plants? Gover, based in Centre County, recently earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the PA Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. Reprinted from Penn State News.) Meet Art Gover.

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Circle of Blue - Untitled Article

Circle of Blue

As the nation prepares to pour hundreds of billions of federal dollars into rescuing water systems, the Great Lakes News Collaborative investigates the true cost of water in Michigan. . But in many respects, water is also a fairly traditional resource commodity, one that governments have invested billions in maintaining.

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How Penn State Extension Launched One Of The Most Successful Volunteer Training Programs In The US To Help Revive Struggling Local Watershed Groups

PA Environment Daily

By Diane Huskinson, Stroud Water Research Center Penn State Master Watershed Stewards have time and again proven to be some of Stroud Water Research Center’s most knowledgeable, active, and consistent volunteers. There wasn’t any new blood,” Hayden explains. Half of the board presidents are trained stewards, she says.

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Sign Up Now For Penn State Master Watershed Steward Training Around The State

PA Environment Daily

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Anyone interested in protecting water quality in local watersheds can benefit from a Penn State Extension program that will offer training around the state this spring. The Master Watershed Steward Program provides residents with extensive coursework in water and natural resources.