A River Conservation Plan is a comprehensive document detailing all the characteristics of a watershed, providing a holistic approach to preservation and protection. The document overviews all the existing studies for the region and will include a list of recommendations, that when implemented, will improve conditions within the watershed. Mountain Watershed Association, under the guidance of Project Steering Committee, is currently working to update the existing Indian Creek River Conservation Plan. In 2023 MWA completed the Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan: Part 1, Dunbar Creek to Headwaters.
Benefits of a River Conservation Plan
Having a River Conservation plan provides a prioritized plan of action for improving our watershed community. The plan will compile all the information known about the Indian Creek watershed in one “go-to” document. Once the plan has been completed and is recognized on the Pennsylvania River’s Registry, funding opportunities are available for projects identified within the plan.
What's in the plan
The plan is broken down into five resource chapters and a list of recommended projects. The five resource chapters include Project Area Characteristics, Land Resources, Water Resources, Biological Resources and Cultural Resources.
Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan: Part 1
Headwaters to Dunbar Creek
Read the entire plan, or view individual chapters at the links below!
News & Updates
We have good news this morning! LCT has withdrawn the Rustic Ridge #1 underground coal mine application for the Donegal/Saltlick & Champion Creek areas. While LCT will now have to re-apply,…
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We’re pleased to announce construction on the Donegal Bridge has begun! This long awaited link in the Indian Creek Valley Trail will allow riders to travel between Champion and the…
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Mountain Watershed Association is hosting a free children’s fishing day and a Rubber Ducky Race fundraiser on Saturday October 4, 2014 at Resh Park in Indian Head, PA. The fun…
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