About the Center

The Center for Watershed Stewardshipis located at 227 East Calder Way in downtown State College, located just south of the main PSU campus. This facility houses the Center's administrative offices, student computer lab and studio space, reference library, group presentation and classroom area, and a conference room. 

The Center is administered by a three person staff consisting of director Lysle Sherwin, associate director Andy Cole, and office manager Pam Gudeman. An executive committee, comprised of representatives of the Center, PSU Department of Landscape Architecture and School of Forest Resources, The Heinz Endowments, watershed and community organizations, government, and business and industry, provides oversight on Center program and policy development. In addition, an advisory committee periodically reviews progress and provides input to the Center in carrying out its educational programs. Resident or visiting faculty experts are also invited annually on a part-time basis to supplement the expertise of the Center faculty to enhance the educational program.

State College is located in the Spring Creek watershed, which is part of the Bald Eagle Creek drainage area (USGS Cataloging Unit 02050204). Bald Eagle Creek drains into the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, which joins the Susquehanna River and flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Spring Creek watershed is approximately 143 square miles in size and is known for its outstanding wild brown trout populations in Spring Creek. Land use in the watershed represents a mix of predominantly urban, forest and agricultural activities.