PSU Master Watershed Stewards - Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong

09/22/2026

The Indian Creek Watershed Festival is this Saturday, 9/27 at the Indian Creek Valley Community Center pavilions! Join us for fun and games along the creek!

09/10/2026

08/25/2026

🌿 One day left!🌿 Today is the final day of our native tree fundraiser. Help your landscape thrive while supporting a healthier, more watershed-friendly community for years to come.

Order here before midnight: https://web.cvent.com/event/3c0b0581-20ae-402b-b263-157dc55eee8f/summary?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0gb8ngvn&fbclid=IwY2xjawT6cXNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVVnNEk2c1NsSWUxTHBQVE1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexh6PfshTjPMCljNe7hHXPB_-UTaXwnwoC45dPd-mMI5CBDk9eKo7p2_6C6A_aem_8iNJ8ez_5qgN-md_LkBXnA

08/19/2026

We're trying again for a river cleanup! (Hopefully we have normal water levels this time.) All volunteers must pre-register at mtwatershed.com/volunteer!

This will be an active day! MWA will provide trash bags and heavy gloves to protect your hands. Please wear clothing you can get wet and don’t mind getting dirty. Bring snacks, sunscreen, water, and a waterproof bag for your things, if you have one.

If water conditions are unsafe, we will cancel.

08/19/2026

At the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 2026 Annual Conference, we’ll explore how communities across the Commonwealth are making a measurable impact through: stewardship, community beautification, and environmental education. Join us and be part of the conversation! https://app.expopass.com/public/2keep-pennsylvania-beautiful-2026-annual-conference

08/18/2026

There is still time to purchase some native trees and shrubs!

🌳🐦🦋 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 & 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐬 for our pollinators & wildlife - and extra chic as a sustainable gift!

Our sale runs until August 25th or until sold out. Free shipping - pick up at your local Extension office just in time for fall planting. Here's the full catalog: https://web.cvent.com/event/3c0b0581-20ae-402b-b263-157dc55eee8f/websitePage:8ac81c70-278f-4770-ab33-e26a32e51e07

08/11/2026

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

Our annual native tree and shrub sale is open for pre-orders through August 25th, or until sold out. We will have a pick-up location on September 18th in Greensburg! Check out the selection and order here: https://web.cvent.com/event/3c0b0581-20ae-402b-b263-157dc55eee8f/websitePage:8ac81c70-278f-4770-ab33-e26a32e51e07

07/08/2026

Pennsylvania Department of Health and Penn State Extension to Provide Education and Free PFAS Water Testing for a limited number of Private Wells, Springs, and Cisterns

Does your drinking water come from a private well, spring, or cistern? Concerned about PFAS levels in your private water supply? Here’s your chance to learn more!

Private water supply users in Fayette and surrounding counties are invited to attend the “Understanding PFAS in Private Water Systems” workshop on July 16, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Penn State Extension of Fayette County Office, 34 West Peter Street, Second Floor, Uniontown, PA 15401. Participants will gain a better understanding of how PFAS move through the environment, potential pathways for human exposure, and available testing and monitoring resources for private water supplies. The workshop will also cover how to interpret test results, explore management options, and review current scientific research and regulatory developments related to PFAS.

At the workshop, each household will receive a no-cost PFAS test package through a PA DEP-accredited water testing laboratory, valued at approximately $300. To qualify for free water testing, participants must utilize a private water supply as their primary source of drinking water, participate in the educational workshop, collect their water samples, and return them to a designated local drop-off location within a few days of the event. Registration is required, and seats are very limited. Additional information and registration are available online at https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-pfas-in-private-water-systems or by calling 1-877-345-0691

This program is being offered at no cost by Penn State Extension with funding through a Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Health Capacity building initiative (Grant -01-00).

If you have any questions about this program, contact Susan Boser at 724-774-3024 (phone) or [email protected] (email).