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West Branch of Susquehanna River downstream from Lumber City Bridge.

The waterways of Pennsylvania have played and continue to play a major role in the industrialization of our area. In the past, waterways were used as a means of transportation to various commerce centers, power supplies, and dumping grounds.

Now that we are realizing that our waterways are probably most valuable to us as sources of wildlife habitat, recreation and necessary parts of the ecosystem. We realize that these waterways must be cleaned up!
You can help!

Water is a renewable resource, but polluted water cannot renew itself alone, we have to do that. By cleaning up our waterways, we can let nature take over and begin renewing itself for generations to come.

There are programs available to fund the projects needed to clean up the streams and conserve them for future generations. But to be eligible, there are conservation plans that must be finished. We need your help to help us collect information and data to identify the problem areas and plan future projects.

That is why your input is so important. Who knows these watersheds better than the people who live there. This is a "grass roots" program, so here is a great opportunity to express you concerns and give us your ideas.

To find information about your local watershed click on the links below. Check out several to see what neighboring watersheds are doing and what you can do to be involved!

Clearfield Creek Watershed Association

www.clearfieldcreekwatershed.org

Bennett Branch Watershed Association

www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/fieldops/nc/Watershedtea/bennettbranch.htm

Moshannon Creek Watershed Coalition

www.moshannoncreek.org/

Chest Creek

www.pattonboro.com/chestcreek/

Hubler Run

Emigh Run

Sandy Lick

Bell Run