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SUMMARY:[EXTENDED] Winter Salt Snapshot 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership\n\n\n\nDue to weather conditions\, the sampling window has been extended through March 25. Stroud Water Research Center recommends that snapshot participants delay stream sampling until conditions improve. Many small streams across our region are frozen with icy banks. Parking on side roads is also difficult in many areas.If your group has already collected samples\, please proceed with analysis and data entry in the online data sheet. Please note that we will continue to accept data to allow groups to sample based on their own situations and needs. Questions? Contact David Bressler. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn January 30 (extended)\, organizations throughout the Delaware River watershed and beyond will host stream sampling events. Community scientists and volunteers will collect chloride and conductivity data for a Winter Salt Snapshot during Winter Salt Week. Due to weather conditions\, the sampling window has been extended through March 25. \n\n\n\nThis stream and river monitoring event provides participants with local salt pollution data and information they can use to educate and engage municipal governments\, local leaders\, and the public. Stroud Center scientists will use the snapshot data to produce a high-resolution map of salt concentrations in regional streams. \n\n\n\nThe Stroud Center will provide support\, resources\, and regular email updates to registered snapshot participants. All resources will be made easily accessible as online folders and files. \n\n\n\n\nLearn About Road Salt Pollution\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nComprehensive guidance document.\n\n\n\n2026 Resources for Winter Salt Snapshot Event Organizers (includes the guidance document\, snapshot data sheet\, and communication materials such as email\, social media\, and media templates).\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact David Bressler. \n\n\n\nGet Your Streamwater Tested\n\n\n\nIf you would like to take samples but do not have the materials to analyze them\, you can bring them to one of the events listed below. UPDATE: Please check with the event contact to confirm whether the event has been postponed or canceled.  \n\n\n\nPlease follow these instructions: \n\n\n\n\nDownload and print the salt snapshot sample data sheet. (This is optional\, but will expedite testing at the event.)\n\n\n\nWhile at your sample site\, record the location as precisely as possible by dropping a pin in a mapping app on your phone.\n\n\n\nCollect about two cups of water in a clean container for each sample.\n\n\n\nFill out the data form with your sample information.\n\n\n\nBring your samples and data form to one of the events listed below.\n\n\n\n\nAttend an Event\n\n\n\nHosted by Stroud Water Research Center\n\n\n\n\nSalt Pollution Water Testing Event in Harrisburg\, Pa.\, Monday\, January 26. POSTPONED until March 25. \n\n\n\nSalt Pollution Water Testing Event in West Chester\, Pa.\, Friday\, January 30.\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Partner Organizations\n\n\n\nUPDATE: Please check with the event contact to confirm whether the event has been postponed or canceled.  \n\n\n\nOrganization(s)Watershed(s) Being SampledEvent Date/TimeDrop-off/Meet-up LocationEvent Page or ContactAldan Tree TendersDarby Creek watershed\, Lobb’s RunJanuary 30\, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Aldan Swim Club\, 304 N Elm Ave\, Aldan\, PA 19018Aldantreestenders@gmail.comDelaware County Office of Sustainability\, Delaware County Conservation District\, Pennsylvania SeaGrant\, and Penn State Master Watershed StewardsMultipleSample drop-off will be available at multiple locations from January 25 to February 2.See the list.Greenprint OrganizationSchuylkill River WatershedJanuary 30\, 2 to 3 p.m.The Willows Park\, 490 Darby Paoli Rd\, Villanova\, PA 19085nadia.dougherty@icloud.comMedia Borough Environmental Advisory CommitteeBroomall’s RunJanuary 27\, 12:30 to 2 p.m.Entrance to Glen Providence Park\, 3rd. and West Ave\,  Media\, PA 19063hrkotch@gmail.comMedia Borough Environmental Advisory CommitteeGayley’s RunJanuary 30\, 12:30 to 2 p.m.Houtman Park\, West Lincoln St.\, just north of Park Ave\, Media\, PA 19063hrkotch@gmail.comNeshaminy Watershed AssociationNeshaminy Creek\, Tohickon Creek\,  and part of the Delaware RiverJanuary 30\, 5 to 7 p.m.Penn State Extension Bucks County\, 576 Penns Park Rd\, Newtown\, PA 18940https://neshaminy-watershed.org/Newlin Grist MillWest Branch of Chester CreekJanuary 30\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.219 South Cheyney Rd\, Glen Mills\, PA 19342 jshahan@newlingristmill.orgPhiladelphia Master Watershed StewardsCobb’s\, Pennypack\, Poquessing\, Tacony\, and Wissahickon Creeks\, as well as some first-order tributaries to the Schuylkill RiverJanuary 30\, 1 to 5 p.m.Education Center for the Farm at Awbury Arboretum\, 6336 Ardleigh Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19138abingph@verizon.netPickering Creek Watershed Master Watershed Stewards\, Environmental Advisory Committees\, and Montgomery SchoolPickering CreekRescheduled! Sample any time between March 1 and 6. Pick up and drop off bottles at 839 Byers Rd.Chester Springs\, PA 19425sarahn707@aol.comThree Rivers WaterkeeperHeadwaters of the Ohio River Basin (southwestern Pa.) / PittsburghJanuary 30\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Three Rivers Waterkeeper\, 800 Vinial St # B314\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212http://3rwk.org/saltwatchTookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed PartnershipTookany/Tacony-Frankford WatershedRescheduled! March 6\, 2 to 6 p.m.Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust BLBB Field Station\, 2955 Edge Hill Rd\, Huntingdon Valley\, PA 19006https://ttfwatershed.org/event/2026-winter-salt-week-sampling/Valley Forge Trout UnlimitedValley CreekFebruary 21\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.East Whiteland Township building on Rt. 401 (Conestoga Rd.) near the intersection with Rt. 202phtrout@comcast.netWesttown Environmental Advisory CommitteeGoose CreekJanuary 30\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Goose Creek Park\, Behind 840 E Street Rd\, West Chester\, PA 19382bobyeats@comcast.netWinterthur – Delaware Master NaturalistsBrandywine Creek WatershedJanuary 30\, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Winterthur Museum & Garden\, 5105 Kennett Pike\, Wilmington\, DE 19807. At the entrance gate\, the guard will direct you to the meeting location.abrahab2@gmail.comWissahickon Environmental CenterWissahickon CreekJanuary 30\, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Wissahickon Environmental Center\, 992 Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19128 https://www.facebook.com/WissahickonEC/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSample drop-off dates and locations for Delaware County groups and individuals who sample but cannot analyze their samples (coordinated by Delaware County Office of Sustainability\, Delaware County Conservation District\, Pennsylvania SeaGrant\, and Penn State Master Watershed Stewards): \n\n\n\n\nBoothwyn: Drop-off box available on January 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop samples off at Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building\, 8500 Furey Road\, Boothwyn\, PA 19061.  \n\n\n\nChester: Date/time TBD. Leave samples with Public Safety\, Widener University\, One University Place\, Chester\, PA 19013.\n\n\n\nMedia: An outdoor collection box with labels will be available from January 25 through February 2. Staff will be available to assist on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop samples off at Delaware County Conservation District\, Rose Tree Park\, 1521 N. Providence Road\, Media\, PA 19063. \n\n\n\nNewtown Square: Date/time TBD. Drop samples off at Willistown Conservancy Trust\, 925 Providence Road\, Newtown Square\, PA 19073.\n\n\n\nSpringfield: An outdoor collection box with labels will be available from January 25 through February 1. Administrative staff will be available to assist on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop samples off at Penn State Extension Offices\, Smedley Park Lewis House\, 20 Paper Mill Road\, Springfield\, PA 19064.
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