The Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center offers a small grant to academic faculty and researchers with projects focused on fresh water research. Submit your proposals to the Center by April 12, 2024, 5pm EST.
Environmental Studies Symposium Hosted by Penn State University
Research Plastic Pollution with The Ocean Cleanup
Anyone and everyone can help address the problem of plastic pollution! Register to record data that will help map out how plastic pollution is transported by rivers and how it accumulates in the ocean. Become a citizen scientist to help The Ocean Cleanup quantify plastic pollution in locations around the world!
Download The Ocean Cleanup Survey App and sign up today!
Annual Penn State Water Conference: March 14 & 15, 2024
Instructional Resources on Plastic Pollution
Climate Solution Symposium - May 2024
Mark your calendars! May 14-15, 2024, Penn State University will be hosting a two-day Climate Solutions Symposium at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, PA. The event highlights innovations from numerous disciplines through dynamic breakout sessions, keynote talks from leaders in the climate solutions space, a poster session, and more.
Bloom 23: Biodiversity Conference
EPA Seeks Applicants for 2023 Environmental Education Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that up to $3.6 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants is now available under the 2023 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. EPA will award grants in each of EPA’s 10 Regions, between $50,000-$100,000 each, for a total of 30-40 grants nationwide.
Become a Waterway Steward!
The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization is looking for volunteers to protect the health and safety of the Pennsylvania waterways! Commit to being a community scientist and improve the water quality of our lakes and streams. Apply to volunteer and Keep PA Beautiful will provide you with a waterway clean up kit.
Simply record data about litter in your selected waterway, clean and properly dispose of the litter, and share your data with Keep PA Beautiful!
GulfCorps Opportunities to Restore Nature Along Gulf of Mexico
GulfCorps, a project of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), aims to create jobs for hundreds of young adults along the Gulf of Mexico. Join a team that tackles conservation projects ranging from: mapping and treating invasive plant species; planting native vegetation; participating in prescribed burns; and building and maintaining trails and boardwalks.
