Schuylkill Action Network 2020 Annual Meeting Frid riday ay, , No Novemb ember er 13 13 th th , 2020 , 2020 10A 10AM – 12PM 12PM Vir irtu tual v al via Zoo ia Zoom
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POLLS: Who’s in the room? & Where are you from?
POLL: Favorite fall activity? Angelica Creek, Berks County
POLL: Favorite outdoor activity in the Schuylkill Watershed? Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia
Introdution to The Schuylkill Action Network Video: https://youtu.be/TRmySYkvXZE
“One Water Approach and Integrated Water Management” Harry Zhang, Ph.D., P.E. Research Program Manager – Integrated Water & Stormwater The Water Research Foundation Alexandria, VA
“Fundamentals of Environmental Justice & EJSCREEN Overview” Matthew Lee Southeast Environmental Justice Coordinator United States Environmental Protection Agency Region III Philadelphia, PA
Kevin Munley “SAN MVP” Awards Jineen Boyle* & Lori Reynolds
*Statement from Jineen Boyle “SAN MVP” “Good day to everyone at the virtual SAN meeting - I sincerely thank ALL of you for this beautiful SAN “MVP“ award.... I am sorry that a personal obligation today will not allow me to join you. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: in my 20-year involvement with watershed restoration efforts, the SAN collaboration was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable parts of my work for PA DEP. I learned so much from all of you, and I applaud your deep dedication. Watershed restoration, whether it’s happening in a small sub -basin, or a huge area like the Schuylkill River, is the result of many small successes, knitted together over time. So, everyone, please keep plugging away at it, with creativity and patience, and take time to celebrate your achievements. SAN’s long -running track record since 2003 IS exceptional, and something to cheer on!
Statement from Jineen Boyle “SAN MVP” “Please be safe and well in these difficult times - while my retirement, now about 9 months, has not exactly turned out as planned due to COVID, YOU, by contrast, have all had the arduous, challenging task of continuing to work under these circumstances - another thing for which I applaud you! Especially to the whole SAN AG Workgroup, THANK YOU more than anything, for your friendship. I look forward to the post-pandemic day when I can join you for some in-person SAN events, and see everyone again. I’d like nothing more than to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you, and plant some trees!”
Statement from Jineen Boyle “SAN MVP” “These days, we’ve all grown accustomed to watching people on TV, speaking from home, with lots of bookshelves behind them.... well, MY bookshelf, if you could see it, will proudly display this thoughtful, lovely award. On a last note, that award is given each year in honor of Kevin Munley. I had the joy and good fortune to work closely with Kevin at DEP for several years. I miss him. He believed in what you are all doing, and I humbly accept this award in his memory. Best wishes to all, and have an inspiring SAN meeting today. Thank you, too, Virginia and Erica from PDE, for your outreach and kind words .” Jineen Boyle, from Pine Grove, Schuylkill County.
BREAK 5 minutes
Project Funding Panel Tim Fenchel Deputy Director Tim Ifill Associate Director of Trees Drew Gilchrist Regional Advisor Nick Ramsey District Conservationist
Strategic Planning Timeline (2019-2021) We are here! Late 2019: Mid 2020: Mid-Late PC input, Early 2020: Public 2020: Early 2019: SAN End of ESC & Survey & Compile & 2021: PC Annual 2020: Workgroup Public Analyze Launch Process Meeting & Finalize Planning Listening Feedback Plan Planning Key Plan Sessions Sessions to Draft Partner (all virtual) Plan Meetings Draft sections reviewed & approved by respective workgroup / committee
SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses • Committed, collaborative • Lack of accessibility to natural partners spaces • Cross-sector communication • Including underrepresented • Leveraging resources and communities and partners • Youth leadership funding • Implementing on-the-ground • Making socioeconomic impact projects connections • Improving water quality and • Tracking metrics and leveraged protecting source water dollars • Events and workshops • SAN branding and promotion • Engaging schools and recreators Opportunities Threats • New and expanded funding for • Climate change SAN administration, programs, • Urbanization and development and project • Aging infrastructure • Engaging new sectors • Public apathy • Expanding public outreach • Political and regulatory • Increasing recreational changes opportunities for all • Loss of institutional knowledge • More on-the-ground projects • Increasing presence of • Leveraging resources, tools, contaminants of emerging and lessons learned from other concern collaboratives and initiatives
SWOT Analysis - Example • Example SWOT Analysis wordclouds from the Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup • Which strengths do we keep and continue to expand upon in the new plan (left) • What weaknesses, threats, and opportunities need attention, emphasis, or addition in the new plan (right)
Vision New • Clean water and a healthy (2021- Schuylkill River Watershed accessible for all. 2025) Current • Members of the Schuylkill Action Network share information, expertise, and (2016- technology to help each other achieve this shared vision of clean water and a healthy environment for the Schuylkill 2020) River and its tributaries .
Mission New • To improve water resources through collaborative action in (2021- the Schuylkill River Watershed. 2025) Current • The mission of the Schuylkill Action Network is to improve water resources in the Schuylkill River watershed by working in partnership with local watershed organizations (2016- and land conservation organizations, businesses, academics, water suppliers, recreational communities, local governments, and regional, state, and federal agencies to transcend regulatory and jurisdictional boundaries in the 2020) strategic implementation of protection measures.
Values No values in current plan. Action • Implementing programs, restoration projects, and other on-the-ground initiatives for clean water, healthy habitats, & strong communities Collaboration • Forming diverse, inclusive, adaptive, and trusting partnerships that communicate and work together effectively Resilience • Making decisions that create positive ecosystem, climate, and community impacts for the present and future • Guiding partners toward shared source water protection goals and providing Leadership opportunities and resources to maximize effective collaboration and beneficial outcomes Equity • Working to ensure our collaborative action benefits community members fairly across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, income, age, or ability. Science • Utilizing and promoting research-based practices, technology, and innovative solutions
Implementation & Evaluation • The plan identifies workgroup and committee goals, objectives, and actions . • The plan is supported and further detailed by yearly work plans for each workgroup and committee. Implementation • Annual review of progress towards strategic plan goals, objectives, actions, and progress indicators by Planning Committee and respective workgroups. • Annual development and evaluation of workgroup and committee work plans . • Annual progress report to share success with partners and the public. Evaluation • The SAN is a voluntary partnership dedicated to meeting our mission and vision for the Schuylkill River. • The deadlines, actions, and commitments of this plan are subject to the capacity of partners and availability of sufficient resources to carry them out. • The SAN leadership – Planning Committee and Executive Steering Committee – will periodically review the progress of the plan , make adjustments as needed to reflect the latest priorities, needs, and available resources, Adaptation and continue to work toward the vision and mission of the SAN at an efficient and feasible pace.
SAN Workgroups Executive Steering Planning Committee Committee Abandoned Mine Education and Pathogens and Watershed Land Agriculture* Recreation Stormwater* Drainage* Outreach Point Source* Collaborative Engagement & Stewardship
Engagement & Stewardship Workgroup Model • Different themes & audiences • Similar to Stormwater workgroup • Different topics per quarterly workgroup meeting Environmental Educators Engagement & Stewardship Recreation Stewardship Communications & Messaging
Other SAN Workgroups Each workgroup section has: • About workgroup • Streamlined and shortened; only 1-2 sentences • Goal • Overall goal is not changing; just reworded • Objectives & Actions • Objectives start w/ key action word (verb) bolded • All actions relate to an above objective • Actions were formerly Strategies All sections have been reviewed and approved by each respective workgroup
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