The goal of this study is to assess the watershed and to generate information necessary to develop management strategies to:

·           Improve water quality

·          Preserve stream corridors and floodplains

·          Coordinate watershed planning between all levels of government

·          Maintain existing stream flow

·          Preserve open space

·          Develop using conservation design

·          Consider economic impacts of new rules

In order to meet the goals listed above, the Paradise Creek Watershed team established the following targets:

·          Sustain existing water quality where it is better than state standards.

·          Improve water quality to meet state standards.

·          Maintain naturally stable streams.

·          Re-establish stability to unstable streams.

·          Provide necessary stream flows to support a natural ecosystem.

·          Restore or maintain an optimal biological community in each management area.

·          Implement watershed based planning initiatives.

·          Implement conservation development practices.

·          Diversify the County’s economy with clean industries, and enhance tourism.

·          Prioritize preservation of open space

Funded by a Growing Greener Grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection

To Contact Us Use The Information Below

Debra Brady

R.R. #1, Box 1226 · Cresco, Pa 18326

Phone: 570-595-8840 · Fax: 570-595-3090

Email: debbrady@paradisecreekwatershed.org

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