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TU is seeking a Biological Field Technician Intern. The position will be based out of Lock Haven, and will begin in May ending in Aug. Applications are due March 31, 2011 More Info |
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WBSRC Meeting -
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Dear WBSRC Member,
Those few warm days showed spring is on the way, with spring comes a new and exciting year of field work, and construction! We hope you enjoy this issue of the WBSRC newsletter and it gets you excited about upcoming projects this spring and summer. This quarter we have articles containing important information about Growing Greener funding, and the work of member groups. Always remember when you are planning a large project WBSRC members make great partners! To keep up-to-date on upcoming events, news, funding opportunities and more visit the WBSRC website ( www.wbsrc.org). If your organization is planning an event, starting or completing a project, or doing anything else that might be appropriate for posting on the WBSRC website or in the next newsletter please contact us at (570) 748-4901 or info@wbsrc.org. Thank you for all that you do to restore the West Branch Susquehanna River watershed! |
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West Branch AMD Clean-Up Efforts Receive Growing Greener Funding
On Friday, January 7, 2011, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell announced the recipients of the most recent, and possibly final round (More Info) of Growing Greener grants. Of the $14.1 million awarded from the Growing Greener, EPA 319, and Title V Bond Forfeiture programs, nearly $3 million will be spent to support AMD remediation projects in the West Branch Susquehanna River watershed. Grant recipients include the following West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Coalition members: Clearfield Creek Watershed Association, Clearfield County Conservation District, ClearWater Conservancy and Trout Unlimited. Additional funds were awarded to Morris Township (Clearfield County) and Stream Restoration, Inc. Read More. |
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Two WBSRC Members Partner to Protect Brook Trout Habitat in West Branch
January 26th, 2011 marked an important event in the West Branch: the finalization of a conservation easement in the
headwaters of Buck Run, tributary to Deer Creek. Hopefully, this easement is the first of many projects aimed at protecting important brook trout habitat in AMD-impacted
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watershed. It was made possible by a partnership between Trout Unlimited and WBSRC member organization, ClearWater Conservancy, and by a generous donation of the easement by the property owner, Mrs. Margaret Burgwin. Read More |
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Watershed Spotlight: Clearfield Creek
Clearfield Creek Watershed Association (CCWA) has been  working to improve water quality, protect the natural areas of the watershed, educate the public, and promote awareness since 2001. In recent months CCWA has been active in AMD remediation, education, road and stream clean-up and illegal dump sites, as well as outreach. The many projects CCWA is able to take on are a clear sign of the active membership, and engaged public. Read More.
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Volunteers Needed for Upcoming AMD Education Events
As reported in last quarter's newsletter TU and the WBSRC have been working on a series of AMD education events. These events aim to educate middle and high school students on the history of coal mining, the formation of AMD, the environmental and economic impacts of AMD, as well as, what can be done about it. The education events, which include both classroom and field trip programs, will be conducted at five schools across the West Branch. Also, TU will work with the teachers to establish funding for a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) set-up in each school. Each classroom will also receive a water chemistry test kit. Read More. |
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