Videos and Media
FEATURED (8 videos)
Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater and COVID-19
JANUARY 2025
The research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, monitoring wastewater to detect pharmaceuticals as an indicator of community health. This research project aligns with the video Detecting COVID-19 in Wastewater. The Principal Investigator is Heather Preisendanz, Ph.D., Penn State University, State College, PA.
Detecting COVID-19 in Wastewater
JANUARY 2025
This research monitors wastewater to detect COVID-19 and other pathogens. This research project aligns with the video, Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater and COVID-19 which features research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Principal Investigator is: Heather Preisendanz Ph.D., and Co-PI is Matt Jones, Penn State University, State College, PA.
The Invasive Mystery Snail
JANUARY 2025
This research is being conducted in Erie, PA, to fill the knowledge gap about the aquatic invasive species, the Mystery Snail. Research includes a series of field and laboratory studies to determine the abundance, distribution, habitat preferences, population genetic structure, and contaminant burden. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Lynne Beaty. So-PIs are Dr. Adam Simpson, and Dr. Sam Nutile. Penn State Erie, the Behrend Campus, Erie, PA.
Stream Response to Development & Stormwater in Southeastern PA
JANUARY 2025
This research includes physical, chemical, and biological monitoring at five carefully selected stream locations, in southeastern Pennsylvania, which drain impaired, rehabilitated, and relatively pristine basins. Results of this study offer critical information-based guidance to Pennsylvania municipalities. The Principal Investigator is Virginia Smith, Villanova University. Co-PI was Lesmes Mora Jerez, Ph.D., Florida International University (formerly of Villanova University), Philadelphia, PA.
Lake Erie Bluff Retreat
JANUARY 2025
This research was conducted along the shores of Lake Erie in Erie, PA to improve understanding of the relationships between coastal processes, hazards, and sediment supply associated with bluff retreat on the Lake Erie coast. The Principal Investigator was Anthony Foyle, Ph.D., Penn State Erie, the Behrend Campus, Erie, PA. Photos courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Phragmites and Sea Level Rise
JANUARY 2025
This research explores Phragmites, a plant found in wetlands, marshes, and other areas throughout the world. Natural resource management efforts focus on removing Phragmites because it establishes dense monocultures that dominate and can change ecosystems. This research explores the idea of managing Phragmites differently, to protect coastal marshes and wetlands from the threats of sea level rise. The Principal Investigator was Dr. Thomas Mozdzer, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
Researcher Profile, Anthony Foyle, Ph.D.
JANUARY 2025
This video features Anthony Foyle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geology and Chair of the Department of Environmental Science at the Pennsylvania State University Erie, the Behrend campus. Dr. Foyle shares the background of his research into Lake Erie bluff retreat, his path to a career in research, and provides guidance to students considering a career in science and research.
Conversations with Researchers
JANUARY 2025
This compilation features several researchers who share stories and insights about their careers in science, their current research topics, and guidance for students considering a career in science and research. Researchers: Dr. Lynne Beaty, Lesmes Mora Jerez, Ph.D., Matt Jones, Dr. Thomas Mozdzer, Heather Preisendanz, and Dr. Virginia Smith, Erie, Philadelphia, and State College, PA
WEBINARS & TRAININGS
2025 Research RFP Webinar
JANUARY 2025
This webinar was offered to researchers considering submitting a Request for Proposal for research funding for the 2026-2028 cycle. Included in the webinar is an overview of the research program, the Request for Proposals (RFP) guidance, and outreach and communications aspects.
AIS Workshop for Natural Resource Managers
This video focuses on aquatic invasive species (AIS) management and workshops organized by Pennsylvania Sea Grant. These workshops are organized for professionals working in the field of invasive species. This particular workshop was held in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the video provides a recap of the gathering.
PA AIS app training!
June 27, 2024
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) and the “PA AIS” app are featured in this interactive training, designed to help users download and navigate through the app to identify and report, in real-time, sightings of AIS in Pennsylvania.
Boat Steward Training
MAY 2023
Boat stewards are critical in in teaching recreational water users about aquatic invasive species (AIS) and the practices that can help reduce the chances of spreading AIS during their recreational water activities. This webinar provides training on how to organize a boat steward event.
Green Stormwater
FEBRUARY 2023
Green infrastructure is a stormwater management approach that protects, restores, or enhances the natural water cycle. In this webinar Pennsylvania Sea Grant and invited speakers introduce viewers to the basics of green stormwater infrastructure.
PA Lake Erie Bluff Retreat Webinar 1 – Overview
JANUARY 2021
In this first of a five-part webinar series focusing on Pennsylvania Lake Erie bluff recession, staff from Pennsylvania Sea Grant and faculty from Penn State Erie, the Behrend campus provide an in-depth overview of bluff geology and highlights changes and activities causing the recession. Research was funded by Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
PA Lake Erie Bluff Retreat Webinar 2 – Assessing Recession
FEBRUARY 2021
In this second webinar in the Lake Erie Bluff Recession series, faculty from Penn State Erie, the Behrend campus, provide an overview of the methods used to assess and delineate bluff crests along the Pennsylvania Lake Erie. Research was funded by Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
PA Lake Erie Bluff Retreat Webinar 3 – PA WALTeR
MARCH 2021
In the third webinar in the Lake Erie Bluff Recession series, Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff highlight the “PA Water and Land Technical Resources (WALTeR) Center,” a website serving as the central location for Pennsylvania Great Lakes related data, studies, and information. Research funded by Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
PA Lake Erie Bluff Retreat Webinar 4 – Modeling and Analysis
APRIL 2021
In the fourth webinar in the Lake Erie Bluff Recession series, faculty from Penn State Erie, the Behrend campus, provide an overview of “New Observations from Bayesian Network Modeling and Change-Detection Analysis on the Lake Erie Bluff Coast of Pennsylvania.” Research funded by Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
PA Lake Erie Bluff Retreat Webinar 5 – Mapping Bluff Recession
APRIL 2022
In this final webinar in the Lake Erie Bluff Recession series, faculty from Penn State Erie, the Behrend campus, present the Bluff Erosion Potential (BEP) Index, a geospatial mapping tool used to improve bluff-erosion hazard visualization. Research funded by Pennsylvania Sea Grant.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES SERIES (3 videos)
Aquatic Invasive Species – An Overview
OCTOBER 2020
This video introduces audiences to aquatic invasive species, or AIS, explains what makes certain species invasive, and the impacts they can have on the environment, the economy, and health.
Aquatic Invasive Species – Clean, Drain, Dry
SEPTEMBER 2023
Explore the various ways that aquatic invasive species (AIS) are transported from one water body to another, and ways to stop their spread by using the “Clean, Drain, and Dry” method.
Aquariums and Water Gardens as Vectors of Spread
MAY 2022
The aquarium and water garden trades are two ways that aquatic invasive species (AIS) are spread or released into the environment. This video highlights these two vectors and provides potential solutions.
PA Lake Erie Environmental Forum Recordings (on-going series)
Ground Water and Climate Change
November 2024
This forum explored a range of topics related to ground water and climate change including the impact of climate change on Great Lakes agriculture and water use, how climate change is expected to impact freshwater sources through reduced water supplies, impaired water quality, and increased stress on water infrastructure.
Harmful Algal Blooms
MARCH 2024
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a major threat to Great Lakes and Pennsylvania waters. They can form quickly and produce harmful toxins that impact the skin, livers, and neurological systems of people, dogs, and other animals. Watch the recorded PA Lake Erie Environmental Forum (PA LEEF) which explores the issue.
The Future of Stormwater: Artificial Intelligence?
MAY 2023
Featured topics include harmful algal blooms (HABs), a custom designed litter boom to catch plastic debris, planting trees as a stormwater management technique, stormwater fees, and current research into artificial intelligence and stormwater management.
Education & Volunteerism
FEBRUARY 2023
Participants and speakers of this forum explored science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in Pennsylvania and ways to enhance environmental literacy in the classroom. Additional presentations and conversation focused on volunteerism opportunities.
Hazard Mitigation & Climate Change
OCTOBER 2022
Climate change is taking a toll in the Great Lakes region. In this forum, participants and speakers reviewed and discussed record-breaking high temperatures and unpredictable extreme weather events that have many cities around the Great Lakes preparing for future impacts.
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
April 2022
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used, long-lasting chemicals found in many day-to-day products. Components of PFAS break down slowly over time, can persist in the environment, and are found in air, water, fish, soil, and in some cases, human and animal blood.
Invasive Species
JANUARY 2022
Invasive species are causing havoc in the Lake Erie watershed, particularly the threat of the invasive carp. Featured topics include invasive carp biology, the Brandon Road Inter-basin Project, state response to the threat of invasive species.
Climate and Harmful Algal Blooms
OCTOBER 2021
This forum featured the timely topic of climate change and harmful algal blooms.
Environmental Justice
JULY 2021
Environmental Justice and Equity; The Crossroads of Environmental Justice and Water Affordability, Assuring Environmental Justice, Equity, and Inclusion in the Protection of Pennsylvania’s Environment, and a Community-Driven Planning project for Climate Resilience in Marginalized Communities in the Great Lakes.
Public Drinking Water and Regional Updates
MARCH 2021
In addition to several Great Lakes updates, featured topics included Public Drinking Water – the State of the System & Contemporary Challenges in Public Drinking Water and the Rising to the Public Health Challenge by Using Wastewater to Aid in COVID-19 Detection.
