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Projects and
Activities
Planning
Watershed Assessment and Restoration
Plan
In 2003, TCCCA received a $75,000 grant from the Environmental Protection
Agency Section 319 Program
to conduct a comprehensive watershed
assessment and restoration plan for the Conewago Creek Watershed. TCCCA
has retained RETTEW Associates of Lancaster to conduct the project.
When finished, it will be the most complete and comprehensive study of
the Conewago to date.
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Stream Monitoring
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
In October 2004,
TCCCA kicked of its volunteer stream monitoring program. In
partnership with Elizabethtown College and the County Conservation
Districts, TCCCA has established six monitoring points on the main stem
Conewago. Each point will be monitored twice a year (spring and
fall).
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Riparian Buffer Plantings
Hertzler/Gibbs
Riparian
Planting Project, Fall 2004
In October 2004, TCCCA participated in a riparian planting project with
landowners along Brills Run in Conewago Township, Dauphin County.
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[PHOTOS AVAILABLE]
Stoffel Property Riparian
Planting Project, Spring 2003
In Spring of 2003, TCCCA participated in its first riparian buffer
planting project. Bill and Carol Stoffel own property in South Londonderry
Township, Lebanon County, through which the Conewago Creek flows. The
historic problem with the Stoffels’ creek front property was that it was
choked with multi-flora rose, which prevented a diverse, mature forested
area from developing. By the summer of 2002, Bill had had enough, and
cleared one side of the creek of all multi-flora and other existing
vegetation. Bill wanted to replant the area with other kinds of
vegetation, and came to TCCCA for help.
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Native Grass Seed Harvest,
October 2002
One of TCCCA’s main objectives is to increase the amount of native
riparian buffer areas along the Conewago and its tributaries. The Milton
Hershey School Environmental Education Center, a key partner in TCCCA’s
efforts, has planted many riparian buffers along the streams ...
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Nature Hikes
Birdwatching Hike of the Conewago,
June 1, 2002
On June 1, 2002, TCCCA sponsored a morning birdwatching hike of the
Conewago. This hike was led by experienced birder Tom McKinne. Merv
Wranger, a butterfly expert, was also present to help identify
butterflies. Twenty-six people attended the hike ...
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Cleanups
Stream Cleanup, May 13, 2002
Thirteen TCCCA volunteers spent a sunny May morning cleaning up over a
mile of stream and roadways in Conewago Township, Dauphin County. Two
areas of the Conewago were targeted.
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[PHOTOS AVAILABLE]
Outreach/Education
Development and Distribution of Educational Brochures
Funded by a grant from the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania’s
Citizen Education Fund, which is being administered by our sponsor,
Lancaster County Conservation District, TCCCA developed two educational brochures for distribution to residents of the
Watershed.
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Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trail
Opening Ceremony, October 26, 2002
On the morning of October 26, 2002, a new four-mile stretch of the Lebanon
Valley Rails-to-Trail was dedicated in a ceremony at the Lawn Fire Company
Building. TCCCA was invited to set up a display at the ceremony.
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Art Sale at Kingston Pottery, September 21-22, 2002
On the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, TCCCA participated in the Lynn
Taylor Kingston Pottery Home Show on the Taylor Farm in Londonderry
Township, Dauphin County. Lynn, a local potter and watershed resident,
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