introduction - Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program

UNION TOWNSHIPThe eastern continental divide crosses through Union Township, separating the Susquehanna River basinfrom the Ohio River basin. The landscape of the township is 85% forested, with a high degree ofcontiguity in most areas. However, the forest is divided by the two major highways— US route 322 andI-80— that cross through the township, into blocks that contribute to three separate LCAs: BennettBranch Headwaters LCA (see pg. 32) to the north, Montgomery Run LCA (see pg. 34) between I-80 andUS route 322, and Anderson Creek – Montgomery Creek LCA (see pg. 33) to the south. Foreststewardship to maintain contiguity and improve ecosystem health, especially in LCA areas, isrecommended in this township.Anderson Creek & Whitney Run Wetlands BDADiscussed under Huston Township—see pg. 100.Sandy Lick Wetlands BDADiscussed under Sandy Township—see pg. 134.138