Join us for the Stream Health and Riparian Buffer Walk event and travel along a local stream to learn about water quality, as well as how we protect it. You will get a chance to explore aquatic life, riparian buffers, stream restoration, and wildlife habitat!
When
Sat., May 14, 2022
(9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET)
Where
Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1446 Auction Rd.
Manheim, PA 17545
All participants will receive a copy of the Roadside Guide to Clean Water - a field guide to recognizing good practices in your community.
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in their local environment
What will you learn?
- How to use the Citizen Science monitoring tool: FISH (First Investigation of Stream Health) protocol
- The benefits of riparian buffers, stream restoration, and other practices for reducing pollution to our streams
- The types of wildlife that live in and near our streams
Please wear appropriate footwear for walking and exploring uneven terrain. You will also have the chance to get into the water if you choose.
Preregistration is required. No walk-ins accepted.
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