Two New Twin Lakes Residents Become Certified Master Watershed Stewards

The Stewards of Twin Lakes are proud to announce that two additional community members, David Greenbaum and Matt Jones, have successfully completed the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program. Their certification marks a significant expansion of local expertise and leadership in environmental protection and watershed conservation within the Twin Lakes community.

Matt Jones from East Cove Woods and David Greenbaum from Twin Lakes Woods

David and Matt join existing certified Stewards John Galanti, Sean Kemether, Kirk Mackey, and Jeff McQuaid in bringing advanced, research-based watershed knowledge directly into action for Twin Lakes and Shohola, PA. The Master Watershed Steward program, administered by Penn State University Extension, provides rigorous training and requires a minimum of 50 volunteer hours per year in service to local watershed education and restoration efforts.

Already, David and Matt have contributed meaningfully to vital community projects, including:

• Sagamore Pond and Twin Lakes Park Remediation Initiatives, targeting erosion and stormwater runoff issues;

• Strategic planning for 2025, including work on the Stewards’ second grant from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council;

• Partnership efforts with the Pennsylvania Lake Management Society (PALMS);

• Community-wide distribution of the Twin Lakes Lake Friendly Living Guide;

• And broader engagement with all seven Homeowners Associations and non HOA members  to promote sustainable practices and lake-friendly behaviors.

Their involvement reflects the mission of the Stewards of Twin Lakes: to empower residents with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to actively protect and improve our local water resources.

With now six Master Watershed Stewards among its members and volunteers, the Stewards of Twin Lakes continue to grow as a model for grassroots conservation—building capacity, increasing community awareness, and leading on-the-ground actions that benefit the long-term health of our lakes and watershed.