Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, York County

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Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, York County Master Watershed Stewards volunteer in the community to improve the health of our streams, rivers and other natural resources.

The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program was established to educate and empower volunteers to protect environmental resources. The program provides interested individuals with extensive training in watershed management and natural resources. In return for the training, participants dedicate volunteer time to educate the community about environmental stewardship based on university research and recommendations. Training and volunteer service are coordinated at the county level by Extension staff, partners, or trained volunteers. Each year 15-20 people per county are selected for the program. Those accepted to the program attend training classes that focus on a broad range of water and natural resource topics, including groundwater, stream ecology, wetlands, invasive plants, water recreation, wildlife, forestry and stormwater management. There is a one-time registration cost to those accepted into the program. This is to cover the cost of the manual, name tag, and cost of the meeting facilities. To become a Master Watershed Steward, you need a keen interest in the environment, a willingness to learn more and most importantly, a strong desire to make a difference in the community. Whether you are a teacher, an accountant, a construction worker, a homemaker, or retired, YOU can become a Master Watershed Steward! To become a certified Master Watershed Steward, you must complete a minimum of 40 hours of training and fulfill 50 hours of volunteer service. In subsequent years, you can maintain your Master Watershed Steward status by giving at least 20 additional volunteer hours and attending at least 10 hours of continuing education annually.

We have our first blooms in the stormwater basin - great blue lobelia. Quiz time. Do you know some of the other plants s...
09/30/2026

We have our first blooms in the stormwater basin - great blue lobelia. Quiz time. Do you know some of the other plants shown here?

There is still time to register! Sign up!
09/14/2026

There is still time to register! Sign up!

Hosted by Penn State Extension, the "Safe Drinking Water Clinic" is designed to empower private well and spring owners with the knowledge and tools to protect their water source, their property, and their health. You can register for the Sept. 15th event at https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic.

Yesterday, we planted ~ 3,900 native plants in a stormwater basin at our office. What a transformation. Volunteers knock...
09/13/2026

Yesterday, we planted ~ 3,900 native plants in a stormwater basin at our office. What a transformation. Volunteers knocked out the planting in about five hours. The plants will help improve water quality and will provide great pollinator and wildlife habitat. Thank you to everyone who helped! It’s been a process, but we did it!!

Join us for our next Tap Talk at Collusion Tap Works on Thursday, Sept. 17th, 6-8pm. Learn how legacy sediment and histo...
09/11/2026

Join us for our next Tap Talk at Collusion Tap Works on Thursday, Sept. 17th, 6-8pm. Learn how legacy sediment and historic mill dams shape waterways and restoration efforts through science, history, and interactive discussion. Please register using the following link: https://extension.psu.edu/tap-talks-mill-dams-and-legacy-sediment
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Watershed Alliance of York PA Collusion Tap Works Penn State Extension - York County

We are having a Safe Drinking Water Clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 15th from 6:30-8pm at the Extension office in York. The pro...
09/10/2026

We are having a Safe Drinking Water Clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 15th from 6:30-8pm at the Extension office in York. The program is designed to empower private well and spring owners with the knowledge and tools to protect their water source, their property, and their health. Participants will learn how to properly test water, explore treatment options, and understand essential maintenance and inspection practices to ensure long-term water quality and system reliability. Participants will also have the opportunity to test their home’s drinking water. Pre-register using this link:

Understand your drinking water supply. Learn how to protect, test, and treat water from wells and springs.

Prepping for our big planting this Saturday. We will be planting a large stormwater basin at our office on Pleasant Vall...
09/10/2026

Prepping for our big planting this Saturday. We will be planting a large stormwater basin at our office on Pleasant Valley Road. Sedges, rushes, grasses, oh my! And, a few thousand flowering perennials!! It’s going to be great! Thank you to everyone who has made donations through Give Local York and other fundraisers. We are putting those funds into projects like this.

We've got more rain barrel events lined up!York Master Watershed Stewards have an educational webinar and pick-up in Sep...
09/02/2026

We've got more rain barrel events lined up!

York Master Watershed Stewards have an educational webinar and pick-up in September:

💧September 8th webinar at 6:30 PM with rain barrel pick-up in York on September 12th from 10 am to 11:30 am.

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-webinar

And our Lower Susquehanna Master Watersheds are hosting an educational program with the option to purchase a fully assembled barrel or a kit:

💧September 16th at 5:30PM in Annville

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-discovery-explore-and-learn

Today is the last day for our tree sale. There is still time to place an order. We appreciate each and every order. This...
08/25/2026

Today is the last day for our tree sale. There is still time to place an order. We appreciate each and every order. This fundraiser will enable us to do more projects in the York community.

🌿 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.

https://extension.psu.edu/watershed-friendly-tree-and-shrub-fundraiser-sale

Consider joining us for this event. It will not disappoint!
08/21/2026

Consider joining us for this event. It will not disappoint!

Join the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, York County at the York County Parks' Wallace Cross Mill on September 13th where you will learn about the life found in Rambo Run. This high-class trout stream is in a near pristine state and is filled with wondrous aquatic life forms. Visit our website for more information.

Need a rain barrel? Join us, September 8th to learn more. This has been a record year for rain barrel sales. They do com...
08/19/2026

Need a rain barrel? Join us, September 8th to learn more. This has been a record year for rain barrel sales. They do come in handy during drought conditions and reduce stormwater on your property.

We've got more rain barrel events lined up!

Our Lehigh Valley Master Watershed Steward program has 2 this coming Saturday:

💧August 22nd at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Allentown in partnership with Upper Macungie Township

💧August 22nd at 11:30 AM in Northampton in partnership with the Bertsch-Hokendauqua-Catasauqua Watershed Association's annual community day at Wayne Grube Park.

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-workshop-build-your-own

York Master Watershed Stewards have an educational webinar and pick-up in September:

💧September 8th webinar at 6:30 PM with rain barrel pick-up in York on September 12th from 10 am to 11:30 am.

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-webinar

And our Lower Susquehanna Master Watersheds are hosting an educational program with the option to purchase a fully assembled barrel or a kit:

💧September 16th at 5:30PM in Annville

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-discovery-explore-and-learn

Address

2401 Pleasant Valley Road
York, PA
17402

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17178407408

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