Conservation Events

Celebration of Pennsylvania's River of the Year featuring light refreshments, games, live music from The Wolf Tones, free kayaking, watershed activities, door prizes, raffle items, and food/beverage vendors.

Training on how to spot and report pollution with kayaking included.

Engaging panel discussion exploring water quality topics and projects across the Grand Traverse Bay watershed. Hear from TWC experts on watershed science, aquatic invasive species, local restoration projects, and policy initiatives.

Partnership with Allegheny Cleanways and Lower Chartiers Watershed Association for ACW's 5th annual Canoe and Kayak Cleanup on the Lower Chartiers Creek. Volunteers will travel along Chartiers Creek via canoe or kayak and remove debris from shorelines.

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Mountain Watershed Association's Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, and friends at the Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center for a cleanup at Redstone Creek.

Book club discussion for The Feather Thief. Seating is limited, RSVP required.

Venture into Pittsburgh's waterways to explore riparian pigments and water quality. Use art-based research methods to create paintings from natural colored materials like leaves, bark, and rocks.

Start time has been moved to the morning to avoid summer afternoon heat

Practice looking for and reporting water pollution on the Monongahela River. Kayaks provided by Kayak Pittsburgh.

More details on how and when to register will be given at the May 25th potluck

Citizen science water quality sampling on the Roe Jan stream. Upstream and downstream sampling pairs needed.

Citizen-science water sampling volunteer opportunity for downstream Roe Jan

In-person training session on Waterkeeper boat to learn what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while on the water. All equipment such as life jackets provided.

5th annual Canoe and Kayak Cleanup on Lower Chartiers Creek. Volunteers must bring their own canoe or kayak. Remove trash accumulated along shorelines.

Venture into Pittsburgh's waterways to explore riparian pigments and water quality using art-based research methods. Create paintings from surrounding colored materials such as leaves, bark, and rocks.

Volunteer with LNCT at the Native Plant Nursery run by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's Natural Resources Department

Educational program exploring wild edibles led by certified Wild Mushroom Identification Expert Carrie Vrabel of Wild Edible Indiana.

Pick up litter around the neighborhood followed by refreshments and discussion about clean and healthy waterways.

Two-day climate conference hosted by the Coastal Resources Division of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources, attracting over 300 attendees including local governments, nonprofits, scientists, and citizens to discuss climate change challenges and collaborative solutions.

Practice looking for and reporting water pollution on the Allegheny River. Kayaks provided by Kayak Pittsburgh. Partnership with Friends of the Riverfront.

Learn why and how to advocate for clean water with Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh. Discuss sources of water pollution, how to spot and report pollution, and clean water laws. Recommended for adults.

College of Coastal Georgia Conservation Biology class visited Cannon's Point Preserve for on-site orientation, with students working on service learning projects throughout the semester.

A 2-mile swimming event in Grand Traverse Bay with swimmers, paddlers, and safety personnel. Fundraising event to protect Grand Traverse Bay and its surrounding waterways.

In-person training session on kayaks from Kayak Pittsburgh's traveling fleet to learn what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while on the water. All equipment such as life jackets and kayaks provided.

In-person training session on kayaks from Kayak Pittsburgh's traveling fleet. Learn what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while on the water. All equipment including life jackets and kayaks provided.

Learn more about how you can protect our waterways and get involved.

Citizen-science water sampling volunteer opportunity for downstream Roe Jan

Citizen science water quality sampling on the Roe Jan stream. Upstream and downstream sampling pairs needed.

Fundraiser event featuring dinner, fine wines with wine pull, and art auction. Most crucial fundraiser of the year.

Start time has been moved to the morning to avoid summer afternoon heat

Community listening session to share experiences with water and help organizations learn how to better support advocacy for clean and healthy waterways. Small group discussions with light refreshments. Partnership with UpstreamPgh and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh.

Citizen-science water sampling volunteer opportunity for downstream Roe Jan

Citizen science water quality sampling on the Roe Jan stream. Upstream and downstream sampling pairs needed.

In-person training session on kayaks from Kayak Pittsburgh's traveling fleet. Learn what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while on the water. All equipment including life jackets and kayaks provided.

Join us to learn more about our team, what kind of projects you can get involved in, and meet other people who are interested in protecting our waterways. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Three Rivers Waterkeeper tabling at State Representative Mandy Steele's event to access state resources, celebrate outdoor traditions, and explore the work of local organizations in outdoor recreation and conservation.

Join us and other outdoor and wildlife organizations to learn more about the work being done in outdoor recreation and conservation at State Representative Mandy Steele's Outdoor Conservation and Recreation Expo.

Educational program exploring wild edibles led by certified Wild Mushroom Identification Expert Carrie Vrabel of Wild Edible Indiana.

Learn how to spot and report water pollution and then go out on our Waterkeeper boat for a short 45-minute river patrol. Space is limited so register now!

In-person members meeting to learn about Robinson Pond and conservation efforts

In celebration of the 76th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, join us to learn more about how the Clean Water Act protects our waterways and how you can join in by learning how to spot and report pollution. We will also be doing water sampling!

Citizen science water quality sampling on the Roe Jan stream. Upstream and downstream sampling pairs needed.

Citizen-science water sampling volunteer opportunity for downstream Roe Jan

Amy Seglund (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) and Gregg Wann (US Geological Survey) speakers

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper on the Explorer Boat celebrating our progress made towards clean water and join in with conversations on where we still need to go. Tickets include a Klean Kanteen Metal Print Cup with our new logo, Sweetwater Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks, Farmer X Baker catering, Door prizes, and more!

Amy Sherman, project manager and biologist with TetraTech, will present an overview of federal regulations governing renewable energy development with respect to birds, and best management practices used by wind projects.

Birding and biking at 650 acre open space surrounding Big Johnson Reservoir. Option to bird the reservoir area first from near parking lot before biking the trail.

Dr. Doug Tallamy presents on his book "Nature's Best Hope," outlining a grassroots approach to conservation and how homeowners can use native plants and trees to create wildlife habitats.

Weekly birding walks around Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs' Memorial Park to watch for ducks, geese, grebes, gulls and raptors. Walking distance approximately 1.25 miles. Led by Kip Miller. Group size limited to 8 participants per week.

State Land Board will vote on uses allowed when current lease expires in 2024, including public access (birding), bird-banding, and K-12 education.

Scott Somershoe speaking on Green Big Year

Denver Field Ornithologists free monthly meeting. Dr. J. Drew Lanham, professor of wildlife ecology at Clemson University and author of The Home Place, discusses embracing African-American heritage and the role of diversity and race in conservation.

A warm gathering for LNCT volunteers to exchange holiday cookies. Bring cookies to share, a copy of your recipe, your appetite, and a container to take home a selection of favorites.

Opening party exhibition of student artwork from South Miami K-8 Center 3rd Grade class. The period parlor at the Historic Doc Thomas House will be transformed into an art gallery. Enjoy wine from the Bird Bar and explore the local art scene. Thirty percent of art sale proceeds benefit Tropical Audubon Society.

Annual oyster roast featuring nationally-known singer songwriter Dallas Davidson