Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation Plan - Western ...

Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation PlanDams 3-10Wetlands 3-10Wetland Loss 3-11Wetlands in Connoquenessing Watershed 3-12Watershed Protection Laws 3-12Clean Water Act 3-12Impaired Waterbodies 3-13National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 3-13Erosion and Sedimentation Control 3-14Nutrient Management Program 3-14Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 3-15Abandoned Mine Drainage Legislation 3-15Water Quality 3-16Water Quality Monitoring 3-16Major Sources of Impairment 3-16Pennsylvania's State Water Plan 3-23Water Quality Trading 3-24Biological Resources ……………………………………………………………………...….. 4-1Natural Settings 4-1Ecoregion Characteristics 4-1Natural Habitats 4-2Wildlife 4-8Birds 4-9Amphibians and Reptiles 4-10Mammals 4-10Fish and Freshwater Mussels 4-11Species of Special Concern 4-12Conservation Areas 4-12Natural Heritage Areas 4-12Conservation Lands 4-24Important Bird Areas 4-24Important Mammal Areas 4-24Invasive Species 4-25Plants 4-26Animals 4-27Previous Studies 4-30Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Mussel Survey, 2002 4-30Aquatic Community Classification 4-30Cultural Resources ………………………………………………………………………… 5-1Recreation 5-1Recreation Facilities 5-1Recreational Opportunities 5-7Environmental Education 5-10v