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Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation PlanChapter 5. Cultural ResourcesLocal AttractionsThese sites enhance the cultural “sense of place” withinthe region. The museums, historical sites, and structures playan important role in the culture ofthe region and westernPennsylvania. Although not listed on the national register,other significant historical sites and structures exist.Providence Plantation is a 44-acre farm near Evans Citythat is being recreated into an 18 th century plantation. Theplantation is to become a living-history interpretation and WoolslayerBridge extends 75 feeteducational resource demonstrating what living on the frontier across Brush Creek in New Sewickleywas like.Once a month, between April and December visitors Township, Beaver Countycan visitthe plantation and partake in a re-creation of the 18 thcentury, which includes entertainment and cuisine (Wills, 2007).Woolslayer Bridge, the only covered brid ge, remaining in the project area, is located at Brush CreekPark. N o longer utilized for vehicular traffic, it is a central landmark for Brush Creek Pa rk . Originallybuilt i n 1890 and then rebuilt in 1976, the bri dge spans 75 feet over Brush Creek.The Maridon Museum is located in downtown Butler, Pa. It is the only museum in westernPennsylv ania that focuses on Chinese and Japane se art and culture. The museu m is open Tuesday throughSunda y.Remnants of Bassenheim Furnace are located just offRoute 228 in Franklin Township. This is the only iron furnacesite remaining in Beaver County.Remnants of Bassenheim Furnace, thefirst charcoal-fired blast furnace inwesternPennsylvaniaP ullman Park, built in 1934, was the form er home of theNew York Yankees (minor league team), Cleveland Indians(Pennsylvania State Association league), Detroit Tigers (Mid-Atlantic League), and the 1951 Pittsburgh Pira tes. Located inButler, Hall of Fame player s Joe Di Maggio and Whitey Fordplayed at Pullman Park. Renovation s at the site to upgrade thefacility and possibly bring professional baseball back to Butler2County are ongoing (Butler Count y Historical Society ).5-23
Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation PlanChapter 6. Issues and ConcernsChapter 6. Issues and ConcernsA fundamental element of watershed conservation planning is providing ample opportunities foropen and direct communication between plan developers and local citizens. Stakeholders were given thechance to provide their unique perspective on topics affecting the region and everyday life. WesternPennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance (CWA), and ConnoquenessingCreek Watershed Conservation Plan steering committee hosted a series of public meetings and met withgroups and individuals to ascertain these views. Public meeting workshops, public and municipal surveys,and stakeholder interviews were used to identify the issues and concerns of area residents, which arepresented in this chapter. The expressed views and opinions represent those of the stakeholders, and donot necessarily reflect the views and opinions of WPC, CWA, or project steering committee.Meeting SummariesInitial MeetingsIn September 2006, WPC, along with CWA and steeringcommittee, hosted a round of four public meetings in EllwoodCity, Harmony, Mars, and Butler. During these meetings, theprocess used to develop the Connoquenessing WatershedConservation Plan was introduced to the community.Background information about Pennsylvania Department ofConservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) planningprocess was presented. Attendees were given their firstopportunity to identify important local issues and concerns.Advisory CommitteesIn March 2007, a group of local residents, identified bythe project steering committee as individuals with expertise orknowledge of the area and watershed resources, were invited to serve on advisory committees. Fivecommittees were formed, one for each resource category (land, water, biological, cultural, and socioeconomics).Committee members were asked to review the plan for consistency, accuracy, and missinginformation prior to public release. Members also were involved in the prioritization of the managementrecommendations.Student WorkshopsIn May 2007, local school students from Butler Junior High School participated in a workshopdesigned to obtain the youth perspective regarding the watershed and its future. During the workshop,students identified future projects and discussed opportunities for student involvement in the managementof the watershed. The results of these workshops will be identified later in this chapter.Draft PresentationIn February 2008, another series of public meetings were held to announce the draft of the plan.Stakeholders were given the opportunity to review the plan and provide comments (Appendix K). Publiccomments were collected for 30 days and incorporated into the final plan.Surveys and InterviewsCommunity members prioritize issuesand concerns that were identified duringthe initial public meetingsPublic and municipal official surveys were conducted, as well as key individual interviews. Bothsurveys and interviews identified how stakeholders use and perceive the area and its resources. Public6-1
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