On September 5, the Schuylkill Action Network will hold its annual Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Bus Tour starting from The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive in Philadelphia from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join SAN for a tour of a selection of projects in the Philadelphia area helping to improve water quality and connect people with the Schuylkill River!

This in-person event spotlights two projects funded by the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund.

The program will also highlight grants awarded for the 2024 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund.

Following the bus tour, participants will enjoy a catered lunch and press event at the Discovery Center.

Click Here to register and visit the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Bus Tour webpage to learn more about this special event.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Schuylkill Action Network website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates.  Like them on Facebook.  Follow them on Twitter.  Click Here to support their work.

So far, the Network has helped permanently protect 17.5 percent of the watershed, invested $14 million in abandoned mine drainage treatment projects and leveraged $9.2 million in restoration projects.

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[Posted: August 7, 2024]

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