The Center for Watershed Stewardship, based in State College, Pa, is dedicated to producing the next generation of watershed professionals. Every year, watershed groups from around the state apply to work with the Center as a Keystone Project.

These Keystone Projects are one-year long, comprehensive watershed assessment and recommendation projects by Penn State graduate students working closely with local watershed organizations and government. The students spend several months gathering information about the history of the watershed, as well as current economic, cultural, biological, hydrological, zoning, land use, and governmental conditions. Their research is focused by the people of the watershed, who provide feedback during individual communication as well as town meetings.

After this assessment is finished, the main issues and challenges are analyzed and recommendations are made. The final report is presentated to the community at a town meeting, with physical copies being available on cd or in limited quantities as a bound report.