
Pike County, PA

Map prepared by Heritage Conservancy as part of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative Map Help Desk Program
How we started
Who we are
What we do
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The Conservancy is a cohesive group of local residents and businesses who have joined together and are committed to a common purpose – a comprehensive approach to continued water quality improvement within the Twin and Walker Creeks Watershed which is located in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
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Mission Statement
To promote a better understanding of the Twin and Walker Creeks Watershed and its ecosystems and to protect, restore and enhance the watershed through proper management and watershed stewardship.
Conservancy Objectives
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Encourage the active participation of residents in watershed stewardship through education and through volunteer monitoring efforts
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Promote and provide a forum for sharing information and experiences on watershed management.
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Foster the development of restoration and protection programs within the Little Walker Creek Watershed.
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Encourage the support and development of local, state and national programs promoting watershed management.
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Encourage the cooperation and interaction of organizations concerned with watershed restoration and protection.
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Encourage the development and enforcement of laws and legislation designed to protect watersheds.
Conservancy Activities:
Water Quality Monitoring
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The Conservancy maintains a group of well-trained volunteers that collect and analyze water chemistry and biological data at twelve different locations within the watershed.
Upkeep of a Watershed Database
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Input chemical and biological data to a computerized database utilized by local, state and federal agencies.
Information Networking
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Publish a biannual newsletter and distribute it to residents living within the watershed.
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Create informational fact sheets to address management concerns within the watershed.
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Attend workshops and conferences to share information with similar organizations and keep informed on.
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