Brodhead Watershed Association's Members & Friends Celebration will be held Sept. 29 at Pocono Manor.

This year, with the theme "Working Together: Conversations and Collaboration," the event honors the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited for its work in preservation, conservation and protection of clean water."Their efforts in the Pocono, Cherry, and McMichael creeks are improving habitat and ensuring healthy ecosystems for future generations," said BWA Executive Director Bob Heil. "We are also celebrating the achievements of BWA and contributions of so many members who assist in our mission of protecting the waters of our area."Joining in that honor as both a BWA supporter and River Patron of the celebration is Camelback Mountain Resort. Stream Sponsor contributions from The Farda Foundation and Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate will help make the evening a success.Author and journalist Seamus McGraw, of East Stroudsburg, will be keynote speaker. He will talk about how environmentalists must keep the lines of communication open - especially at the watershed level.More event sponsors are needed. To contribute, email

info@brodheadwatershed.org or call 570-839-1120.The public is invited to attend. The ticket price includes a dinner buffet, silent auction and cash bar. For information and to make a reservation, visit brodheadwatershed.org/celebration.html.