Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation Plan - Western ...

Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation PlanChapter 6. Issues and Concerns4. What local historical sites are you aware of?• Pullman Park Area• First Jeep built in Butler• Old Red School House• Moved a cemetery to add onto theschool• Matt Clement – a professional baseballplayer is from Butler*• Christine Aguilera went to NorthAllegheny High School• Butler Jr. High, built in 1919 *• Pullmen Headquarters• Little Red Schoolhouse• WWII Memorial• George Washington Trail*• Alameda Park was an old amusementpark—remove dam at park• Old Stone House – in Slippery Rock Creekwatershed• Alameda Park was developed to alleviateimpacts of the depression by creating jobs• Abandoned Jeeps• Hospital• Courthouse• Saul Brothers—Professional footballplayers from Butler; one played forPittsburgh• Iverson• Terry Hanrattay—quarterback for theSteelers is from Butler• Jake Cuffman—minor league pirates5. What are some positive and negative impacts currently affecting land, water, and biologicalresources within the Connoquenessing Watershed?Land• Forest fragmentation*• Housing developments*• Litter• Abandoned coal mines• Air pollution (steam)Water• Trout fishing• Nitrate levels decreasing• Pollution• Debris/litterSteering committee and Watershed• Abandoned mine drainageAlliance member Bruce Kemp searches• Too many chemicals are used to treat publicfor musselsdrinking water• Watershed Alliance and their efforts to improve and persevere the watershed• Good water quality on unnamed tributary of Little Connoquenessing Creek• Groundwater contaminationBiology• Deforestation• Hunting limits to minimize over harvesting of the deer herd• Fish hatchery is needed• More landscaping and vegetation needed in urban areas and main streets• Remodel old buildings impacted by acid rain6-35