Watershed News

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PA Department of Environmental Protection Growing Greener Grant

The Peters Creek Watershed Association recently received a $59,055 grant from the PA DEP Growing Greener Program. This grant will be used to perform an assessment of the Peters Creek watershed and to develop a comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.

PA Department of Community & Economic Development Grant

The Peters Creek Watershed Association recently received a $10,000 grant from the PA DCED with help from Senator Pippy and his staff. Grant funds will be used toward assessment activities within the Peters Creek Watershed.

Peters Creek Watershed User's Manual & Activity Page

The Peters Creek Watershed Association recently published a User's Manual & Activity Page. The User's Manual introduces the concept of a watershed and explains what the Peters Creek watershed is, introduces major pollution threats to the watershed's streams and promotes ongoing efforts to keep the Peters Creek watershed healthy. It also provides simple examples of how individuals can contribute to this effort. Click on thumbnails for a larger version.