Conserving a natural resource is not something that can be accomplished by a single individual or group. Successful conservation necessitates the collaborative and coordinated efforts of many individuals, groups, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. Every year, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy

	2015 Environmental Award Recipients

recognizes the members of our community who dedicate their time and talents to conserving the land and water resources of the Perkiomen Creek Watershed. This year, these outstanding community members will be honored at our "Night for Conservation" annual benefit dinner and Silent Auction held October 13, 2016 at RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve.

However, our dedicated community conservationists can't be recognized without your help. The PWC needs you to nominate the community members you have witnessed making a significant contribution to improving or preserving the Perkiomen Creek Watershed.

Please take a moment to nominate a service organization, corporation, individual, student, or municipality that you have witnessed making a significant contribution to the land and waterways we call home. For more information on nomination categories and criteria - Visit: "A Night for Conservation Benefit".

Thanks and see you OUTSIDE!!

Ryan Beltz 

5:30 - 9:00 pm

RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve

European Water Chestnut Workday

If left untreated, the water chestnut threatens to take over our waterways. Currently, there are six known infestations at four different sites within our watershed that we manage each summer.  Removal of the plant is done primarily through hand-pulling
with the help of volunteers.

This summer, we will be holding a volunteer workday on Saturday, July 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Interested in joining us out on the water as we combat this invasive aquatic weed? 

Contact our Conservation Coordinator, Jessie Kemper at jkemper@perkiomenwatershed.org
for more information and to sign-up!

Applicants should have a BS in Education or related science field and some general teaching experience. For more information and to apply, please contact Linda, Environmental Education Coordinator at Loltman@perkiomenwatershed.org.

We would like to extend a hearty thank you to
the Audubon Women's Club for their recent contribution of over $600 to be used to secure taxidermy for the Conservancy's collection.

Since 1998, the Audubon Women's Club has donated over $5,000 to the Conservancy to be used specifically for taxidermy. As a result of this amazing funding, we have been able to add fifteen different local birds and mammals to our collection. These taxidermy specimens which include a rose-breasted grosbeak, red-bellied woodpecker, river otter and possum have
aided in a variety of environmental education programs for both children and adults. 

The specimens are on display at the Conservancy's headquarters, exciting and informing our visitors about the rich diversity of local wildlife in the Perkiomen Creek Watershed. The Conservancy is honored and grateful for the Audubon's Women's Club contributions.

There are other ways you can help the Conservancy besides being a volunteer for
our events and activities. For example, PWC participates in Staples' ink and toner recycling program which turns used cartridges into supplies for our office. There are two ways you can support this program:

1. If you purchase ink and toner at Staples, please give PWC's Rewards number: 3944087976 to the cashier or provide it online when you check out.

2. Don't throw your old cartridges in the trash! Just drop off the old cartridges at
our building in Schwenksville and we will do the rest. The Conservancy receives
$2 for each recycled cartridge, and that can really add up quickly.

 

Celebrate the Perkiomen Trail. Join the

Pennsylvania Environmental Council for
a bike ride on June 12 to discover the natural beauty of the Perkiomen Trail from Collegeville
to Green Lane Park.

The Conservancy's Executive Director ,
Ryan Beltz will be on the ride to teach about
the important natural sites along the route.

See more details and ticket information here.

on donations, grants, memberships and sponsorships.