Resources
Explore these helpful resources to learn how you can make a positive impact on the Neshaminy watershed. From property certifications to habitat enhancement, these programs offer practical guidance for homeowners and community members.
Watershed Friendly Property Certification
For anyone who is generally interested in learning how to make changes to your property to help our watershed, we suggest you learn about the "Watershed Friendly Property Certification" offered by Penn State Extension. Whether you choose to go all in or simply implement one idea, small changes by a large number of property owners WILL have a positive impact on our watershed.
Learn more at Penn State Extension →Ask a Master Watershed Steward
For homeowners who have a water related issue on their property, the Master Watershed Steward program offers an email address to send your questions. A Master Watershed Steward will respond to your question and may be able to offer help and guidance to you.
Learn more at Penn State Extension →Homegrown National Park
For homeowners who are interested in learning how to increase habitat for pollinators and birds consider joining the Homegrown National Park movement. Doug Tallamy is the TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at University of Delaware. Doug is a passionate advocate for increasing diversity in our natural ecosystems and along with publishing books for a general audience and public speaking, started the Homegrown National Park project.
Learn more at Homegrown National Park →Climate-Friendly Backyard Gardening
This Washington Post article provides an easy to understand and implement approach for small incremental changes to your property to help support the goals of the Homegrown National Park project.
Read the article at Washington Post →