What’s Up, Watershed? Three Sustainable Ways to Beat the Heat
This summer has been a scorcher so far, and it’s to stay warm well into autumn this year! For those who prefer the heat, it may seem like a blessing, but the weather this …
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What’s Up, Watershed? Mid-Year Policy Review
Posted on by Ryan Rabenold
What’s up, Watershed? This July 4th was a special one, since along with celebrating the day the United States of America declared its independence, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of …
Build Your Own Rain Barrel — A Simple Weekend Project
Posted on by Laura Blood
A small section of roof can generate an astonishing amount of water — even an 8’x10′ area can produce about 48 gallons during a single one-inch rain event. Instead of …
What’s Up, Watershed? Summertime Citizen Science
Posted on by Ryan Rabenold
As a kid, summer break was always my favorite time of year. Even though I liked school enough, it was such a good feeling to be free to go outside, …
What’s Up, Watershed? Rachel Carson: Earth Day Hometown Hero
Posted on by Ryan Rabenold
Happy Earth Month! April is a great time to get involved in Earth-Day celebrations, whether that’s planting a tree, cleaning up litter, or reaching out to local leaders and advocating for environmental sustainability. We’ve come a long way in protecting …
PRC LAUNCHES “LAST TUESDAY” SERIES OF CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS IN McKEESPORT
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
Tuesday will become your favorite day of the week thanks to PRC’s new “Last Tuesday” workshop series at Carnegie Library of McKeesport! Learn to compost or install a rain barrel…discover …
GO “GREEN” ON EARTH DAY (AND EVERY DAY THIS SPRING)
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
In celebration of Earth Day 2026, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) offers three suggestions for going “green” this spring — and solidifying a commitment to protecting the environment every day of …
Protect Local Waterways by Requesting a Free “Stream Smart House Call”
Posted on by Ryan Rabenold
Residents of the upstream areas of the Chester, Ridley and Crum Creek Watersheds can register for a free Stream Smart House Call to identify ways to reduce runoff and protect …
What’s Up, Watershed? February Edition
Posted on by Ryan Rabenold
Happy February, everyone! This is usually the month where I figure out which of my New Years resolutions are going to stick, and which ones were a little far-fetched. So maybe I won’t be running any …
Check Out All PRC Accomplished in 2025!
Posted on by Sarah Shea
Thanks to your support, PRC diverted 2.4 million pounds from landfills in 2025! Check out our chart below to see all we accomplished last year. Shout-out to everyone who participated …