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Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

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<strong>Allegheny</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>Headwaters</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Chapter 7. Management Recommendations<br />

GOAL 1-3:<br />

ENHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE THE REGION TO BE A<br />

COMPETITIVE MARKET TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES (CONTINUED).<br />

Objective 3. Enhance public and private sewage treatment facilities (Continued).<br />

Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority<br />

5. Educate homeowners about alternative sewage<br />

treatment systems, proper testing and maintenance of<br />

existing on-lot sewage systems and establish or<br />

continue cost-share programs and grants to assist<br />

homeowners in septic repair, maintenance, and<br />

replacement.<br />

<strong>Conservation</strong> Groups,<br />

Municipalities, DEP,<br />

PENNVEST<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources, DEP,<br />

PENNVEST<br />

Medium<br />

Objective 4: Enhance public and private water services.<br />

Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority<br />

1. Upgrade failing and antiquated water lines and add<br />

new infrastructure in growth areas as identified in<br />

county and municipal comprehensive plans.<br />

Municipal Authorities,<br />

Municipalities, DEP,<br />

PENNVEST<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources, DEP, DCED,<br />

PENNVEST<br />

High<br />

2. Identify if additional public water supplies are<br />

necessary.<br />

Municipal Authorities,<br />

Municipalities<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources, DEP<br />

Low<br />

GOAL 1-4: EXPAND COMMUNITY SERVICES, SUCH AS PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND<br />

EMERGENCY SERVICES.<br />

Objective 1. Enhance access to literature for area residents<br />

Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority<br />

1. Increase funding for libraries so that services can be<br />

expanded.<br />

Municipalities,<br />

Citizens<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources<br />

Medium<br />

2. Open school library collections to area residents in<br />

locations where no public library is available.<br />

School Districts,<br />

Citizens<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources<br />

Low<br />

3. Establish bookmobile routes in rural areas. Municipalities,<br />

Citizens<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources<br />

Low<br />

Objective 2.<br />

Enhance financial support and services to prepare emergency response providers.<br />

Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority<br />

1. Improve emergency services through additional<br />

funding, upgraded equipment, and training for<br />

volunteer or professional responders.<br />

Police Departments,<br />

Fire Departments,<br />

Paramedics, Hospitals,<br />

Emergency Call<br />

Operators<br />

Foundations, Private<br />

Sources, DCED<br />

Medium<br />

7-6

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