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Lackawana County

Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council , 10 Counties in Northeast PA; $ 5000

Funded by: LWVPA-CEF WREN Project, Watershed Protection Project 2005-2006
Project Title: Stormwater Management Education Initiative
Areas to be protected: streams and rivers in Northeastern PA
Partners: Clarks Green, Dallas and Port Clinton Boroughs;  Delaware Township,  Lackawanna College, EPCAMR, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Nothumberland and Schuykill County Conservation Districts

Focus:  survey municipal officials, publish and distribute a stormwater management handbook, develop a website, and host workshops focusing on best management practices aimed at local officials whose efforts include reducing nonpoint source pollution in streams and rivers located in the 10 county region.

Contact: Ryan Koch, email: Ryan.Koch@pa.usda.gov or

Irvil Kear, (570) 282-8732, icpmik@infonline.net

 

Lackawaxen River Conservancy

Funded by: LWVPA-CEF WREN Project, Watershed Protection Project 2002-2003
Project Title: Lackawaxen River Watershed Awareness Project
Area(s) to be protected: The Lackawaxen River Watershed
Partner(s): The Lackawaxen River Conservancy, Lackawaxen Township Supervisors & Pike County Conservation District
Focus: produce a variety of watershed educational materials
Counties served: Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike County Grant: $5,000

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