LandStudies

2026 is already looking bright for watershed restoration! Collaboration is key to getting this important work done, and we’d like to highlight a few recent shared wins involving our partners:

🌊 We’re thrilled to celebrate the Conestoga River being named 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year – the first time in the award’s history – resulting in a $15K leadership grant to fuel year-long community and conservation activities in the Conestoga Watershed. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4eahrcup

✨ We’re also proud to have partnered with PLNA in revising the Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) manual, showcasing the latest best practices for landscape professionals. PLNA will highlight this achievement at their annual conference this week. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/4njeskp8

🌱 And in higher education, a major gift supporting Earth & Environment studies at Franklin & Marshall strengthens the pipeline for future watershed scientists and stewards. We’re proud to have worked closely with the incredible professors and students of F&M for over two decades now, researching the science and history of our watershed which inform our restoration efforts. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/bxtzvfdj

📸Rock Lititz Floodplain Restoration

We had a wonderful time at the Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference earlier this week. Nick Myers, LandStudies’ Maintenance Manager, presented alongside Greg Kedzierski from Ernst Seeds about creating and maintaining a thriving native plant community from seed. It was also great to see professor Frank Pazzaglia of Lehigh University highlight a LandStudies project during his presentation about stream anatomy and health.

Time spent learning from and sharing expertise with others in the field is a value we practice regularly by participating at annual conferences, monthly watershed group meetings, leading guided tours, and more. Check out our website to learn more about the outreach and education services we offer.

Thank you, Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley for organizing this great event!

Join Lancaster Clean Water Partners on October 20th at the Hotel Rock Lititz for a day filled with learning, networking, and fun. This in-person event is a must-attend for all MS4 enthusiasts. Get ready to dive into the latest trends and best practices in the industry.

Among the lineup of speakers that will be covering a wide range of topics from compliance to innovative solutions - LandStudies environmental scientists and engineers will present on stormwater BMP maintenance challenges, best BMPs for reducing sediment/nutrients AND volume management, and leading tours alongside other partners at local project sites.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your knowledge. Professional Development Hours certificates available.

REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ms4orum-2025-tickets-1512689889179?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=0e031b96c9