A River Conservation Plan is a comprehensive document detailing all the characteristics of a watershed, providing a holistic approach to preservation and protection. The document overviews all the existing studies for the region and will include a list of recommendations, that when implemented, will improve conditions within the watershed. Mountain Watershed Association, under the guidance of Project Steering Committee, is currently working to update the existing Indian Creek River Conservation Plan and create the Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan: Part 1, Dunbar Creek to Headwaters.
Benefits of a River Conservation Plan
Having a River Conservation plan provides a prioritized plan of action for improving our watershed community. The plan will compile all the information known about the Indian Creek watershed in one “go-to” document. Once the plan has been completed and is recognized on the Pennsylvania River’s Registry, funding opportunities are available for projects identified within the plan. More detailed information about the benefits of a River Conservation Plan can be found in this Conservation Plan Presentation.
Included Information
The plan is broken down into five resource chapters and a list of recommended projects. The five resource chapters include Project Area Characteristics, Land Resources, Water Resources, Biological Resources and Cultural Resources.
Get Involved!
Community participation is an integral part of the River Conservation Planning Process as the final plan contains management recommendations to achieve the vision that has been set forth through the development of the plan. Community members are encouraged to participate through community public meetings, public surveys, advisory committee roles, key individual interviews, and social media polls and questions.
It’s Finished! You can view and download the PDF version here:
If you have any questions or would like to submit your feedback, please contact Carla at 724-455-4200 ext 3# or carla@mtwatershed.com.
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