13) Does Penn State collaborate with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems?

Yes, Penn State partners with numerous local community organizations to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems.

Partners include Spring Creek Watershed Commission, Trout Unlimited, the local townships, and the Borough of State College. Together, we evaluate and manage water quality in the region, primarily through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Partnership with Ferguson, Harris, Patton, and College Townships and the Borough of State College.  

The Stormwater Living Lab program was initially funded by the university’s Strategic Initiative Seed Grant and utilizes our multi-campus network to create a living laboratory for green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) research, education, and innovation and to build community capacity. Community projects are a point of pride for this program, and are featured HERE.

Penn State’s Agriculture and Environment Center Community Watershed Engagement Program brings Penn State researchers, educators and students together with community members to solve water quality problems in local priority watersheds.

Learn more about Penn State’s Progress on SDG 14 HERE.

Tyler Mankey2024-10-10T14:27:12-04:00November 9, 2022|

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13) Does Penn State collaborate with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems?

13) Does Penn State collaborate with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems?