Ryan Rabenold

This summer has been a scorcher so far, and it’s likely to stay warm well into autumn this year! For those who prefer the heat, it may seem like a blessing, but the weather this time of year is a great indication of how climate change will impact Pennsylvania in the long run; heatwaves, intense storms, and periods of drought may be the new normal if we let climate change go unchecked. Luckily, people are putting incredible work into fighting climate change, but complex issues on a global...

What’s up, Watershed? This July 4th was a special one, since along with celebrating the day the United States of America declared its independence, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of one of Pennsylvania’s most historically important events! While watershed restoration often brings to mind projects such as rain gardens, tree plantings, and stream cleanups, healthy watersheds are also shaped by the public policies and community decisions that influence how our land, water, and natural...

"What's Up, Watershed?", a blog started in 2024 by the Pennsylvania Resources Council's Environmental Program Coordinator Chris Bunn, has been uploaded in its entirety to the Growing Greener Communities website! This bi-monthly blog is all about Pennsylvania watersheds, what goes on in them, and how we can protect them--told with anecdotes from its author(s). Previous topics have included easy conservation methods like live-staking and leaving the leaves, the lives of native fauna like...