Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County

Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County MWS educate community members about managing & protecting watersheds across the Commonwealth.

We were honored to receive the Special Recognition Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basi...
04/27/2026

We were honored to receive the Special Recognition Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin!

Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program received the 2026 Special Recognition Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin.

We are honored to share that the Penn State University Extension Master Watershed Steward Program received the Water Res...
04/07/2026

We are honored to share that the Penn State University Extension Master Watershed Steward Program received the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin’s Special Recognition Award for “outstanding work conserving and enhancing waterways and green spaces through community education and outreach to advance ecological resilience in the Delaware River Basin.”
Volunteers like Pat and Dave, shown here at the PHS Flower Show, are so key this mission and we’re grateful for the work that Stewards do across Pennsylvania.

Visit Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia at the Flower Show on Sunday, March 8th, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, to lear...
03/02/2026

Visit Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia at the Flower Show on Sunday, March 8th, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, to learn about watershed friendly habitat!

Happy World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are critically important to flood prevention, water security, and ecosystem function....
02/02/2026

Happy World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are critically important to flood prevention, water security, and ecosystem function. When we protect wetlands, we protect ourselves.

Ready to give back? Master Watershed Stewards will join Awbury Arboretum in removing invasive plants on Monday, January ...
01/12/2026

Ready to give back? Master Watershed Stewards will join Awbury Arboretum in removing invasive plants on Monday, January 19th, for a Martin Luther King Day of service event. 📍 Meet at the Cope House
🧤 Bring your own gloves (light snacks and water provided) Registration link: : https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cEkKOP2dKHwt2BTS1IeZKQ

10/28/2025

As more data centers are being built in Pennsylvania, you may be interested in learning about the natural resource impacts. Penn State Extension will feature Virginia Tech Associate Professor Landon Marston in the Water Cooler Talk series on November 19th at noon Follow this link to learn more and register.

09/26/2025
Join Audubon and our stewards for a maintenance workday at the beautiful Whitby Meadow on Saturday, August 30th. If you ...
08/27/2025

Join Audubon and our stewards for a maintenance workday at the beautiful Whitby Meadow on Saturday, August 30th. If you have never been to Whitby, you will be amazed to find a beautiful and tranquil meadow tucked right into the city, along Cobbs Creek. Help us support natural outdoor spaces in the city.

Here's an opportunity to learn more about Rain Check.
08/20/2025

Here's an opportunity to learn more about Rain Check.

There's still time to sign up! A Rain Check Workshop is coming to the Water Shed in Germantown, 5300 Wayne Ave, this Saturday, August 23!

You should attend this workshop if you have interest in learning how you can help reduce stormwater pollution in your community, and you want to receive a free rain barrel.

Registration is required: tfaforms.com/4859832

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The Navy Yard, 4960 S 12th Street Building 661
Philadelphia, PA
19112

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