Engagement & Stewardship

Formerly the Education & Outreach workgroup and the Recreation workgroup, this newly combined Engagement & Stewardship workgroup unites environmental education, outreach, recreation, stewardship, and volunteerism in the Schuylkill River Watershed. In the Schuylkill River Watershed, residents are lucky to turn on a tap and receive clean, safe drinking water. We aim to connect people with the source of that water and understand its availability. Through concentrated public education and outreach efforts, people learn how their decisions and daily actions can directly impact the water they drink, the recreation they enjoy, regional wildlife habitat, human health, and sustainability for future generations. An educated public that feels connected to the watershed can be the most valuable tool to protect and restore that watershed. People of all ages can help improve water quality by volunteering, making better decisions at home, and influencing BMPs at work and in their communities. The Engagement & Stewardship workgroup is designed to share resources and expertise among partners, promote environmental recreation and engagement opportunities, and ultimately enhance the perception and utilization of the Schuylkill River Watershed.

Click here to access online environmental educator resources from the PA Environmental Educators Association. 

Looking to recreate on or along the Schuylkill River? Visit SchuylkillRiver.org for interactive trail maps and other events.

Workgroup Co-Chairs: Ryan Beltz, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy & Kaitie Evers, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

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#BikeTheSchuylkill

WHAT IS #BIKETHESCHUYLKILL?

The Schuylkill Action Network is committed to including everyone in recreational activities on the Schuylkill River to foster stewardship. We are also committed to improving and promoting public access to the river so that everyone can become educated about this beautiful natural resource and opt outside. 

#BoatTheSchuylkill

What is #BoattheSchuylkill?

The Schuylkill Action Network is committed to including everyone in recreational activities on the Schuylkill River to foster stewardship. We are also committed to improving and promoting public access to the river so that everyone can become educated about this beautiful natural resource and opt outside. There are many ways to boat the Schuylkill, including kayaking, canoeing, jetskiing, rowing, motorboating, and paddleboating.

#ExploreTheSchuylkill

What is #ExploreTheSchuylkill? 

This social media messaging campaign seeks to highlight inclusive recreational use of public areas in the watershed. Whether is birding, biking, boating, or simple talking a walk to enjoy nature - everyone has a way to engage with recreational spaces. Tag us on social media on your next outdoor adventure as you #ExploreTheSchuylkill 

#FishTheSchuylkill

The Schuylkill Action Network is committed to getting everyone involved with recreation on the Schuylkill River. Fishing is one way that people can connect to our waterways. Linking users to local fishing opportunities is a great way to "catch" the fun of fishing and inspire clean water conservation!

Bus Tours

https://www.schuylkillwaters.org/get-involved/events/san-bus-tour-srrf-press-announcementThe Schuylkill Action Network and partners coordinate an annual bus tour of completed projects. 

CleanSweep

A smartphone app and website dashboard designed to engage volunteers in cleaning up the Schuylkill River Watershed by registering and joining cleanup events, reporting litter "hot spots," and illustrating the results of cleanups throughout the watershed.

Protecting Our Water Award

From 2010 to 2018, the Schuylkill Action Network awarded schools in the Schuylkill Watershed that help protect sources of drinking water - that is the creeks, streams, and rivers where we get our water from.

Schuylkill Acts & Impacts

Schuylkill Acts & Impacts is an annual week long service-learning program that will be offered to a team of 12 high school students from communities within the Schuylkill River Watershed.

Schuylkill River Sojourn Opportunities

Every summer, Schuylkill River Greenways (SRG) hosts the annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. The SAN sponsors an individual to participate in the sojourn and complete a stewardship activity while kayaking the Schuylkill River. In 2021, the SAN also began offering diversity scholarships to People of Color with an interest in the Schuylkill River. 

Schuylkill Scrub

The Schuylkill Scrub is a watershed-wide clean-up initiative that ​takes place annually from March 1st through May 31st. 

Schuylkill Shots Photo Contest

Enter to win fun tours and cash prizes!

Schuylkill Street Art Contest

The Schuylkill Street Art Contest is an art contest for students in grades 6-12 in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Schuylkill Counties. The 1st place winner of each county will have their artwork transformed into street art to educate everyone about the importance of clean water.

Storm Drain Markers

The Schuylkill Action Network developed custom storm drain markers for any groups, organizations, or municipalities to purchase within the Schuylkill Watershed.

Related Documents

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Blue Guide for Water Conservation

January 9, 2018 Download View

Understanding the Urban Watershed: A Curriculum Guide for the Classroom (Philadelphia)

January 9, 2018 Download View

Understanding the Urban Watershed: A Curriculum Guide for the Classroom (Regional)

January 9, 2018 Download View

Freshwater Mussel Volunteer Guidebook

January 9, 2018 Download View

Clean Water Partners Guide

January 9, 2018 Download View

SAN Education and Outreach Overview

January 9, 2018 Download View

Schuylkill Scrub Flyer TEMPLATE

April 5, 2018 Download View

CleanSweep flyer

February 19, 2019 Download View

CleanSweep Partner Email Template

February 16, 2022 Download View

CleanSweep Social Media Samples

March 28, 2019 Download View

2019-2020 Schuylkill Street Art Contest Brochure

December 17, 2019 Download View
March 2, 2021 Download View

Schuylkill Acts and Impacts 2022 Flyer

February 8, 2022 Download View

CleanSweep Partner Email 2022

February 16, 2022 Download View

CleanSweep Social Media Samples 2022

February 16, 2022 Download View

AWE Engaging New Audiences Presentation-5-3-22.pdf

May 9, 2022 Download View

2023 Scrub and Pub Flyer

February 7, 2023 Download View

2023 Bus Tour Itinerary

August 21, 2023 Download View

E&S Agenda 1.30.24

December 15, 2023 Download View

SAN E&S Minutes 1.30.24

February 1, 2024 Download View