Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

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Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Executive Summary Table ES-1. Management Recommendation Goals (continued) Biological Resources • Reduce impacts caused by invasive and nuisance species. • Develop, adopt, and implement management plans to protect forest and wildlife resources. • Implement best management practices to protect forest resources. • Identify Important Bird and Mammal Areas • Identify and protect biologically diverse areas. • Enhance aquatic habitats. • Protect rare, threatened, and endangered species and their habitats. • Identify and protect important habitats for plant and animal species. • Implement strategies to conserve rare and unique plant and animal communities. • Increase the use of native plants in landscaping and remediation projects. • Implement wildlife management practices to protect biodiversity. Cultural Resources • Increase awareness of recreational resources through marketing and outreach. • Enhance recreational opportunities for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. • Increase recreational opportunities for area youth by establishing programs, encouraging outdoor recreational activities and opportunities. • Improve recreational facilities and ensure availability and access. • Establish, expand, and improve area trails. • Link recreational facilities to each other. • Encourage environmentally sound practices when operating recreational vehicles, and enforce existing laws to minimize intrusion on private lands. • Expand awareness, appreciation, and support for the arts. • Highlight and preserve local history within the region. • Promote appreciation for the local history. • Promote community involvement in conservation and educational initiatives. • Establish ongoing environmental education programs and displays. • Educate recreation users about proper and safe practices. ES-7
Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 1. Project Area Characteristics CHAPTER 1. PROJECT AREA CHARACTERISTICS This section provides an overview of the project area, its location, watershed sub-basins, topography, municipalities, air quality, land-use regulations, and socio-economic factors. Project Area Location and Size Situated within the Pennsylvania Wilds region, the headwaters of the Allegheny River occupy 893 square miles within 37 municipalities in McKean, Potter, and Cameron counties. The watershed includes all the tributaries that enter the Allegheny River prior to its entrance into New York. Figure 1-1 and Table 1-1 identify the municipalities within the Allegheny River headwaters. Table 1-1. Watershed Municipalities Municipality Square Miles Percent of Watershed Municipality Square Miles Percent of Watershed McKean County Potter County Annin Township 33.83 3.79% Allegany Township 27.80 3.11% Bradford, City of 3.40 0.38% Clara Township 19.66 2.20% Bradford Township 52.42 5.87% Coudersport Borough 5.63 0.63% Ceres Township 40.54 4.54% Eulalia Township 29.17 3.27% Corydon Township 0.12 0.01% Genesee Township 6.27 0.70% Eldred Borough 0.94 0.11% Hebron Township 43.75 4.90% Eldred Township 39.04 4.37% Homer Township 1.90 0.21% Foster Township 44.05 4.93% Keating Township 16.83 1.89% Hamlin Township 24.69 2.76% Oswayo Borough 1.38 0.15% Keating Township 86.05 9.64% Oswayo Township 35.09 3.93% Lafayette Township 33.54 3.76% Pleasant Valley Township 19.70 2.21% Lewis Run Borough 1.84 0.21% Roulette Township 32.64 3.66% Liberty Township 82.45 9.23% Sharon Township 33.98 3.81% Mount Jewett Borough 0.72 0.08% Shinglehouse Borough 2.09 0.23% Norwich Township 73.63 8.25% Summit Township 5.70 0.64% Otto Township 34.89 3.91% Sweden Township 24.93 2.79% Port Allegany Borough 1.78 0.20% Cameron County Sergeant Township 27.74 3.11% Shippen Township 2.85 0.32% Smethport Borough 1.75 0.20% Major Tributaries The Allegheny River begins in Potter County in Allegany Township near Colesburg, and it flows in a west-northwest direction through Coudersport, Port Allegany, and Eldred before flowing into New 1-1
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