SAN’s mission is to improve water resources through collaborative action in the Schuylkill River Watershed, which provides drinking water for nearly 2 million people.
If you’re passionate about protecting the Schuylkill River and its tributaries, there are plenty of opportunities to join SAN’s efforts! The network includes six issue-based workgroups that meet quarterly to focus on various aspects of watershed protection. SAN workgroup meetings and events are open to all.
Find more information about each workgroup here:
- Abandoned Mine Drainage
- Agriculture
- Engagement and Stewardship
- Pathogens and Point Source
- Stormwater
- Watershed Land Collaborative
In addition to these workgroups, SAN offers several network-wide programs:
The Schuylkill Scrub – this large-scale cleanup initiative runs from March 1 to May 31 across the watershed and includes the annual Schuylkill Scrub and Pub in March in Merion Township, Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Tour – Each fall, partners tour improvement projects that have taken place within the Schuylkill River Watershed supported by the SRRF. The tour is followed by a press event highlighting the next year’s funding recipients.
The SAN Annual Meeting – is where all the workgroups convene, and partners across the watershed connect, learn, and discuss the year’s accomplishments.




