Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

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Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 1-3: ENHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE THE REGION TO BE A COMPETITIVE MARKET TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES (CONTINUED). Objective 3. Enhance public and private sewage treatment facilities (Continued). Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 5. Educate homeowners about alternative sewage treatment systems, proper testing and maintenance of existing on-lot sewage systems and establish or continue cost-share programs and grants to assist homeowners in septic repair, maintenance, and replacement. Conservation Groups, Municipalities, DEP, PENNVEST Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, PENNVEST Medium Objective 4: Enhance public and private water services. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Upgrade failing and antiquated water lines and add new infrastructure in growth areas as identified in county and municipal comprehensive plans. Municipal Authorities, Municipalities, DEP, PENNVEST Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, DCED, PENNVEST High 2. Identify if additional public water supplies are necessary. Municipal Authorities, Municipalities Foundations, Private Sources, DEP Low GOAL 1-4: EXPAND COMMUNITY SERVICES, SUCH AS PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. Objective 1. Enhance access to literature for area residents Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Increase funding for libraries so that services can be expanded. Municipalities, Citizens Foundations, Private Sources Medium 2. Open school library collections to area residents in locations where no public library is available. School Districts, Citizens Foundations, Private Sources Low 3. Establish bookmobile routes in rural areas. Municipalities, Citizens Foundations, Private Sources Low Objective 2. Enhance financial support and services to prepare emergency response providers. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Improve emergency services through additional funding, upgraded equipment, and training for volunteer or professional responders. Police Departments, Fire Departments, Paramedics, Hospitals, Emergency Call Operators Foundations, Private Sources, DCED Medium 7-6
Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 1-4: EXPAND COMMUNITY SERVICES, SUCH AS PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (CONTINUED). Objective 2. Enhance financial support and services to prepare emergency response providers (Continued). Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 2. Install dry hydrants in rural areas where public water supply is limited. Planning Commissions, Fire Departments, Municipalities, Counties Foundations, Private Sources, DCED Medium 3. Develop a map detailing the locations of fire hydrants and dry hydrants that could be used by fire fighters in cases of emergency. Fire Departments, Planning Commissions, Emergency Call Operators Foundations, Private Sources, DCED Low 4. Develop a maintenance program for dry hydrants. Fire Departments, Municipalities, Counties Foundations, Private Sources, DCED Low GOAL 1-5: IDENTIFY AND REDUCE IMPACTS CAUSED BY ACIDIC PRECIPITATION. Objective 1. Identify impacts of acidic precipitation. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Establish a program to monitor groundwater and wells to determine if acidic precipitation is impacting water quality. Conservation Districts, Conservation Groups, DEP, EPA Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, EPA High 2. Map and identify acid precipitation patterns to determine impacts to aquatic life. Conservation Districts, Conservation Groups, DEP, EPA Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, EPA Medium 3. Develop a network of volunteers to identify acid precipitation by collecting rainwater and measuring its pH. Conservation Districts, Conservation Groups, DEP, EPA Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, EPA Medium 4. Educate residents about the impacts acid precipitation and mercury have on the environment impacting air quality. Conservation Districts, Conservation Groups, DEP, EPA Foundations, Private Sources, DEP, EPA Medium 7-7
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