Yes, Penn State organizes events which promote conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and marine resources through its Sea Grant program, Riparia Center, Extension programs, with the Pennsylvania Water Council, and through resources on the Office of Physical Plant website.

• The Sea Grant program hosts annual environmental forums focused on Lake Erie (see May 2023 Forum  and archived agendas covering Hazard Mitigation and Climate Change, Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and Environmental Justice and Equity for details on more Lake Erie specific topics).
• Riparia responds to requests for information and assistance from the University students and faculty, the University’s Office of the Physical Plant, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, industries, schools, and citizens. 
• Extension programs include webinars and workshops on the role of river basin commissions and water use, groundwater protection, water management, stream ecology, the relationship between agriculture and Chesapeake Bay water quality, and watershed-friendly property certification. 
• The Water Council and Penn State’s Sustainability Institute held joint events in 2021. The Soundings water film series was co-presented by Penn State’s Sustainability Institute, Penn State’s Water Council, and WPSU. This series explored the intersecting issues surrounding water conservation and the innovative research and policy solutions addressing these issues around the world.

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