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Watershed Restoration Group

400 265 Stroud Water Research Center

The Watershed Restoration Group engages the public in freshwater stewardship and watershed restoration by helping landowners implement best management practices and plant streamside forest buffers. We link research, education, and action on the ground to manage our most precious resource — fresh water.

Watershed Restoration Staff

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Lisa Blazure

Soil Health Coordinator
Will Curley wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jersey.

Wills Curley

Watershed Restoration Project Coordinator
Headshot of Rebecca Duczkowski.

Rebecca Duczkowski

Assistant Director of Donor Relations
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Matthew Ehrhart

Director of Watershed Restoration
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Lamonte Garber

Watershed Restoration Coordinator
Amanda Garzio-Hadzick

Amanda Garzio-Hadzick

Watershed Restoration Specialist
Charlotte Horn.

Charlotte Horn

Watershed Restoration Assistant
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Abby Horst

Watershed Restoration Assistant
Headshot of Heather Titanich.

Heather Titanich

Watershed Restoration Coordinator
Headshot of David Wise.

David Wise

Watershed Restoration Manager
Calen Wylie

Calen Wylie

Watershed Restoration Program Assistant

Watershed Restoration News

A large fertilizer rig in a corn field under cloudy skies.
Cashing in on Healthy Soils
New incentive program helps farmers reduce nitrogen pollution by leaning into soil health practices.
A split image, above and below the water of a forested stream in the Schuylkill Highlands, Pennsylvania.
In the Shade of Trees, Streams Come Alive
Forests near and far contribute to stream health. A tree planted miles away can still support water quality — if water flows from it to a stream.
An American Kestrel lands on a tree branch.
Save Farm-Friendly Raptors
If you own, manage, or farm a property with a stream, you can help save farmland raptors while enhancing the value and enjoyment of your land.
Trees ready to ship from Octoraro Native Plant Nursery.
The Economic Case for Watershed Restoration
Restoration can fuel economic growth, cut costs, create jobs, and provide opportunities for businesses, all while supporting freshwater ecosystems.
An Eastern bluebird in a flower garden.
Let Your Garden Grow Clean Water
If you’ve got the gardening bug, you can cultivate a beautiful landscape that also supports clean water and healthy streams.
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Reasons for Hope
Sometimes it can feel like disagreement is the only thing that is pervasive in today’s world. That’s simply not true. Not when it comes to water.