Technical Assistance PA Lake Erie region (some statewide) history Updated Apr 2026

PA Sea Grant — Lake Erie Region Technical Support

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Pennsylvania Sea Grant / NOAA

Technical Assistance / Research Extension

Program Summary

Penn State University extension program providing research-based technical assistance on aquatic invasive species, coastal hazards, and water quality in Lake Erie watershed.

Full Description

Pennsylvania Sea Grant, hosted at Penn State Behrend in Erie, provides research, education, and technical assistance focused on Lake Erie and its watershed. Areas of expertise include aquatic invasive species, coastal resilience, water quality, harmful algal blooms, and recreational water safety.While focused on Lake Erie and the northwest PA region, Sea Grant resources on AIS prevention, citizen science, and water quality monitoring transfer well to inland watershed work statewide.Especially relevant for watershed groups in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties working on Lake Erie tributaries.

Key Details

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Eligible Applicants

Public, watershed groups

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Geographic Focus

PA, Lake, Erie, region, (some, statewide)

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Funding Amount

Free technical assistance

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Contact

paseagrant@psu.edu | (814) 217-9011