Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper

Dedicated to protecting and promoting our river-based resources.

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program is expanding across a large part of our watershed. We check in with a few of their coordinators about the program and its need for new volunteers to help make a difference across the region: https://t.co/ZcOrwqysAP

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Looking for some unique items to fill out your holiday gift list? Check out our updated "Gift Shop" landing page with an assortment of items designed to raise awareness, including books, CDs, shirts, hats, decals and more, with proceeds helping the MSRKA! https://t.co/ayufDy2TNw

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Researchers have found some interesting things that make up the flathead's diet in the Susquehanna River as they gather more info about the species, its spread and its potential impact on the aquatic ecosystem. Check out the final of our three-part series: https://t.co/G4g2PTMpsO

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Looking for a cool gift idea for someone on your shopping list? Looking to support clean water efforts for the river, its tributaries and the greater watershed? Check out these cool new MSRKA T-shirts, designed by our very own Morgan Thomas: https://t.co/5eF8Ag53In

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

One of the many cool elements of the Clean Water Celebration on Saturday in Lewisburg will be a wide assortment of information and activity tables. Find out which groups will be joining us and register now: https://t.co/ECHQjJRK7E

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

One of the many reasons to check out the Clean Water Celebration this Saturday (Oct. 15) in downtown Lewisburg is a special presentation on trout habitat and how we all play a part in protecting this vital species. Learn more here: https://t.co/QT7AxD4kOc

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Our Oct. 15 Clean Water Celebration is fast approaching, and it is shaping up to be a can't-miss event with a growing number of opportunities for education and awareness. Here are the top eight reasons you should join us in downtown Lewisburg (PA): https://t.co/za0J3YugNH

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

DEP has put 36 Pennsylvania counties -- including much of the Middle Susquehanna River watershed -- on a drought watch, asking residents to reduce their individual water use by 5 to 10 percent (a reduction of three to six gallons of water) per day. https://t.co/FThMdxkyu2

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Lycoming College's Leslie Rieck talks about stormwater, impending changes at the Clean Water Institute as Melvin Zimmerman prepares to retire and how everyone can make a difference for our resources via changes at home and citizen science efforts: https://t.co/qzLqjNdZz6

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

While recent rain has helped alleviate a little of the low-water table issues of this summer, we have a ways to go. Two summers ago, we did a story on how low-water situations impact aquatic ecosystems. A look back as we navigate another dry summer: https://t.co/X1K3JVnUXM

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Yesterday's Floating Classroom aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat focused on bats ... different species that live in our region and how they impact the greater aquatic ecosystem. Check out more here:
https://t.co/vVcRLtmyIW

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Read our association summer intern Peyton Curley’s last blog post. she reflects on how her internship experience has helped her in discovering her passion. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for us Peyton!

https://t.co/PLS0arbJ8t

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Assistant Professor of Biology Megan Schall recently spoke with @midsusriver about her continued research on the invasive flathead catfish and its potential ecological impact on the Susquehanna River: https://t.co/2ZavCUnxBN

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Our next floating classroom, Bats of our Watershed is coming up on August 2nd! A Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist will talk about the importance of bat species in our watershed and how they impact our aquatic ecosystem.

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Our next nature book club will be on September 26th, 2022. Ann Fisher will lead the discussion of Up to Heaven and Down to Hell by Colin Jerolmack.

The meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Riverkeeper office, 112 Market St, Sunbury PA.

https://t.co/0PI3mSLsC5

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Mark your calendars for a special one-day festival on July 30 along the Catawissa Creek with a focus on celebration, education and raised awareness about the waterway and how you can help make a difference: https://t.co/ddpdbf42ne

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Check out some photos and a recap from yesterday's Waterway Exploration Training (WET) program at the Montour Preserve where 35 kids and family members engaged with our aquatic resources via a rotation through three stations: https://t.co/rbwkmQLwo3

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Come join us! 7pm in Shikellamy State Park!

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Gorgeous day for a boat ride! Our fabulous Kim Dagen taught us about the problem of microplastics in our basin, while Vicki Blazer @USGS talked fish anatomy. The @midsusriver's "Floating Classrooms" are awesome! Check them out: https://t.co/gtpMMjnzoA

[Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper @midsusriver]

Thanks to Lisa Mazzarella and the WVIA team for this weekend's conversation on Keystone Edition about our upcoming Waterway Exploration Training (WET), Floating Classrooms, Nature Book Club and other opportunities!! https://t.co/mshb10WfJh