Water Monitoring

In December, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) participated in the Rock and Marsh Creek CARP monthly ground water monitoring . Annually, the USGS must do a Quality Assurance (QA) /Quality Control (QC) inspection on all individuals and programs that provide data to them. As part of the CARP, data is collected monthly and submited to USGS. The data is then uploaded onto their website. Rock/Marsh data

February Workshop Details

Hi Everyone

In case you weren’t there for the Advisory Committee Meeting on October 12^th, or in case you don’t remember me, I’ll just go ahead and give a brief introduction. My name is Beverly Saunders. I am a Masters student in Aquatic Resources at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

I have been researching stakeholder based basin management for the past two years, and I am now working with y’all to help prioritize and evaluate the feasibility of the Water Management Projects that have been and will be proposed as a part of the Critical Area Resource Plan for the Marsh and Rock Creek watershed. This work will be my thesis and will also help determine which projects are implemented in the future. I gave a presentation in October on what I was planning on doing. If you would like to see the full presentation you see it here.  For now though, I will just give a quick and dirty summary:

I will essentially be hosting a working lunch workshop for the Marsh and Rock Creek Basin Stakeholders (you guys :) ) which will be taking place on Wednesday, February 15^th, 2012, from 9 -3 at the Ag. Center. In this workshop we will be using what are known as the “ILBM pillars” to evaluate the feasibility of the management suggestions given in the meeting on January 11^th. These pillars include policy, financing, information, institutions, stakeholder participation and technology and they will form the basis of how we discuss and evaluate each of the project.

PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that all stakeholders are represented at this workshop so that a consensus can be reached and so that everyone’s opinion and knowledge of the watershed can be utilized. Otherwise the conclusions may not be correct or implementable. In short, in order to talk about what needs to happen, everyone who has a stake in the watershed and its management needs to be a part of the discussion.

For a more comprehensive summary of the project please see my thesis proposal here.

I had a couple people ask me for some references on ILBM. The best one I can provide is available here. This is a very large file so please be aware that the download may take a little while. Also keep in mind that even though ILBM stands for Integrated Lake Basin Management… the framework is useful for all watersheds (and has been used in river basins before). Page 64-68 speaks specifically about the process I am using in this thesis project (although in less detail than my thesis proposal will provide).

If you have any more questions please email me at bs1432@txstate.edu. Also, I will be moving to Gettysburg area in January and will stay until the completion of the project, so please feel free to approach me at the meeting in January or to set up a meeting at any time if you have any questions. Thanks so much for your time and patience... I know this was a longer blog than normal.  

Sincerely Beverly =)

Adams County Headwaters Publication

The Headwaters is a periodic newsletter to inform community leaders of various topics related to the protection of water resources. Information is compiled through the collaborative efforts of the Adams County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC), the Adams County Conservation District, and the Adams County Office of Planning and Development. Below are the first two articles that have been published and sent to local community leaders.

1st edition / Winter 2011- Source Water Protection
2nd edition / Fall 2011 - Riparian Buffer Guidance Document

Webinar - Local Codes, Green Infrastructure, Stormwater Mgmt

Webinar(s) Anyone?

Webinar: 11/21/11 noon - 1pm - The Triple Divide Watershed Coalition - Public Water Supplies Teaming to Protect Water ResourcesA 60 minute webinar discussing the new Triple Divide Watershed Coalition based in Potter County PA and how it is working to team public water supplies for better water resource protection.
This new Potter County coalition has received support from a 2011 WREN Grant ($8,000 Source Water Protection Education Grant), to develop a county-wide coalition with participation of all nine Public Water Suppliers that will educate citizens and school children about ways to protect drinking water source areas from pollution and address the increasing level of gas well drilling in the county.
The coalition created a Source Water Environmental Education Team (SWEET) that will design and distribute educational materials, conduct training using visual models, and perform pre-drill water test documentation. The activities of the grant will have a regional impact supporting suppliers located in Cameron, Elk, and McKean counties.
Presenter: Jim Clark, Penn State Extension, McKean County Pre-registration is required for those who do not have a Friends of Penn State user account. Registration information available at: http://extension.psu.edu/water/webinar-series/schedule/registration

Water and Emergency Management Agency Coordination - A Vital Component of a Successful Response
Please join the WaterISAC and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for a webcast to learn how a water utility can connect and coordinate with its local emergency management agency (EMA).  The webcast will highlight how water utilities and EMAs can work together, outline why this coordination is mutually beneficial, and provide examples of successful collaboration in Georgia and Pennsylvania.  U.S. EPA's John Whitler will describe a new publication on utility and EMA coordination and provide background information on the utility and EMA relationship. Next, Sandy Smith, from Gwinnet County EMA, will describe how Gwinnet County Department of Water Resources and the Georgia Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network took steps to integrate their response operations with local and state emergency response agencies. Then, John Matz, from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, will describe the importance of water-emergency management connection, what his county is doing to promote this relationship, and the lessons they have learned from their experience.  Remember, better preparedness and coordination between a utility and its emergency management agency leads to a better response.  Attendance is free and open to anyone in the water sector and emergency response communities. Register today - go to www.WaterISAC.org/signup<http://www.WaterISAC.org/signup>

11/15 Meeting Follow-Up

At the 11/15 advisory committee meeting, participants were welcomed by the committee chair.  The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) provided a status update on the development of the Critical Area Resource Plan.  The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) described the decision-making process for diversion permits.  Two handouts were provided to attendees by SRBC.  The first outlines the SRBC diversion policy.  The second describes the specific considerations regarding the GMA-York water interconnection.  A discussion followed about the implications of the interconnection for the Critical Water Planning Area and the county as a whole.  Meeting minutes are available here.

Reminder: meeting next Tuesday (11/15)

A meeting will be held next Tuesday, 11/15, from 1:30-3:00pm at the Emergency Services Building (230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA, 17325) to discuss the SRBC's decision-making process regarding the potential York Water - GMA interconnection and the implications for the Critical Water Planning Area.  The meeting agenda can be found on the 10/24 blog post titled "Final Dates - Two Upcoming Events".

Hope to see you there!

Put Your Thinking Caps On

A brainstorm list of management recommendations is currently being developed.  So now's the time to put your thinking caps on!  Please submit your ideas for what you or your organization could do to reduce water use, enhance water availability, or otherwise more proactively manage the water resources.  Also, what are practical ways that the Marsh and Rock creek community as a whole could more proactively manage the water resources?  All ideas are welcome!  Please submit recommendations either during or before the January 11th meeting, email marshrockpa@gmail.com; call 301.274.8116; or mail to ICPRB at 51 Monroe St., Suite PE-08, Rockville, MD, 20850.  The meeting will be held from 1-3pm on January 11 at the Ag Center in Gettysburg.

Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com.

To get those creative juices flowing, here's a list of some general ideas that have been mentioned at past advisory committee meetings.  

• Continuation of streamflow and groundwater monitoring
• Installation of USGS streamflow gage(s)
• Development of a common methodology for municipalities to determine sustainable groundwater yields
• Creation of a well drilling ordinance
• Development of water storage alternatives including a reservoir and/or agricultural ponds
• Stormwater management
• Education and outreach on stormwater issues
• Local drought preparedness
• Importation of water from neighboring watersheds
• Use of the AWWA water audit program for public water suppliers

Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In

This video, produced by the USEPA and the US Botanic Garden, highlights numerous stormwater management techniques.  The video is also available by clicking on the video's link at the top right hand corner of the blog home page.

Final Dates - Two Upcoming Events

A meeting has been scheduled to discuss the SRBC's decision-making process regarding the potential York Water - GMA interconnection and the implications for the Critical Water Planning Area.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 1:30-3:00pm at the Emergency Services Building (230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA, 17325).

Agenda:

1:30-1:35: Welcome and introductions, Charles Bennett, Chair

1:35-2:00: Status of Marsh/Rock CARP and implications of interconnection, Heidi Moltz, ICPRB

2:00-2:45: York Water - GMA interconnection, Tom Beauduy, Deputy Executive Director and Counsel, SRBC

2:45-3:00: Discussion, Charles Bennett, Chair

The February workshop to evaluate and prioritize management recommendations for the Critical Area Resource Plan has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Ag Center (670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA, 17325).  Please save the date -- your participation in this workshop is important!  For additional information on the content and purpose of this workshop, see the ILBM slides from the October 12th advisory committee meeting. 

Advisory Committee Mtg Follow-Up

The draft meeting minutes for the October advisory committee meeting are now available for download.

At the meeting, Sue Weaver from DEP presented on managing drought in Pennsylvania.  The slides from her presentation are available for download here.  Two handouts were also provided.  First, was a document developed by DEP called "Drought Management in Pennsylvania".  The second was chapter 118 of the Pennsylvania code regarding reductions of major water use in a commonwealth basin drought emergency area.

Heidi Moltz from ICPRB presented the results from the technical analyses on water availability and future water use in the Critical Water Planning Area.  The slides from her presentation are available for download here.  The associated written technical reports are also available online.  The first is on current water uses.  The second is on future water uses and water availability.

Beverly Saunders, a graduate student from Texas State University-San Marcos, presented on ILBM.  ILBM is a methodology for prioritizing and evaluating management options at the watershed scale.  The methodology will be implemented in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds at a February workshop (specific date and time to be determined).  Slides from Beverly's presentation are available for download here.

Mark Your Calendars!

The 2012 Critical Area Advisory Committee quarterly meeting dates are listed below.  All meetings will be held at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Center in Gettysburg (670 Old Harrisburg Rd) from 1:00-3:00pm.

Wednesday, January 11

Wednesday, April 11

Wednesday, July 11

In addition to the quarterly meetings, two additional meetings are being scheduled: 1) a November meeting with SRBC on the potential York Water interconnection and 2) a February workshop to evaluate and prioritize management recommendations.  Additional information about the location, dates, and times of these meetings will be posted as soon as possible.

Earth Science Week

This week is Earth Science Week in PA by proclamation of the Governor.  Visit the Earth Science Week website for additional information.

Oct 12 Advisory Committee Meeting

The next Critical Area Advisory Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, October 12th from 1-3pm at the Ag Center in Gettysburg (670 Old Harrisburg Rd). 

The meeting has several objectives.  First, Sue Weaver from DEP will present on drought declarations as they relate to the CWPA.  Secondly, Beverly Saunders, a graduate student from Texas State University-San Marcos, will describe Integrated Lentic/Lotic Basin Management, a process being proposed to evaluate alternative recommendations in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds.  Third, ICPRB will provide an update on the status of the technical analyses, including the CWPA water budget and a comparison of water availability to current and future water uses.  The final objective for the meeting is to schedule the 2012 advisory committee meeting dates.

Hope to see you there!

Water Budget

The figure below depicts the generalized water budget for the Critical Water Planning Area, resulting from the water availability analysis.  Full results of the water availability analysis, including seasonal and sub-watershed water budgets, will be available at the next advisory committee meeting.  The next meeting is Wednesday, October 12th from 1-3pm at the Ag Center in Gettysburg.

Expanding the Program

On September 1st, there were data loggers placed in two wells in Bonneauville in an effort to expand the County wide monitoring program.

One of the wells visited typically flows out over the casing year around. On Sept 1st, it was 1.5' below the top of casing. A week later, I came back to that well to pick up the logger and found it overflowing. There was almost 10" of rain in Bonneauville from Sept 3rd to Sept 8th.

Drought Watches/Warnings

DEP declared a drought warning in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties and a drought watch for 40 other counties around the state (see DEP map below).  The conditions in Adams County remain classified as normal.

For more information about the current drought status and the declaration methodology, visit DEP's drought website.

July Water Monitoring

On July 20th, we collected the tenth round of ground water measurements for the Critical Area Resources Plan. USGS's Ground Water Monitoring website.

Since our June measurements, the water table in our study wells have dropped anywhere from .05 feet to 9 feet. Interesting enough, two of the wells that were overflowing this spring dropped the most 9 feet and 7.5 feet.

Noticed the creeks lately?

After a very wet spring in the watersheds, streamflows continue to receed.  Provisional data from the USGS gage on the Monocacy River at Bridgeport, MD (reproduced below) show the trend from late April to mid July.  The brown triangles are the median flow for each day, calculated with data from the last 60 years.  Except for a spike in early July, flows in the Monocacy have been lower than normal since early to mid June.

Flows are also decreasing in Marsh and Rock creeks, headwaters to the Monocacy River.  The picture below of lower Marsh Creek was taken last Wednesday, July 13th.  It was a calm sight compared to the raging flows several months ago.





Committee Meeting Follow-Up



Andy Zemba displaying the plaque
that was presented to John Hines
for his time as ICPRB commissioner.

Thanks to everyone who attended the July advisory committee meeting!  The meeting minutes are now available online.

If you have not received a copy of the draft water use analysis and would like one, please email marshrockpa@gmail.com or call 301.274.8116.  Comments on the content of the document are welcome.

July 13 Advisory Committee Meeting

The next Critical Area Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 13th from 1-3pm at the Ag Center in Gettysburg. 

Mr. John Hines, Executive Deputy Director of Programs at PA Department of Environmental Protection, will be recognized at the meeting for his efforts as ICPRB commissioner and protector of Pennsylvania’s water resources.  ICPRB will present draft results from the water use analysis conducted for the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds, including analysis by water use sector, water sources, registered uses, estimated uses, and consumptive uses among others.  An overview of the next step in the technical analysis, assessment of water availability, will also be discussed.

Hope to see you there!

Status of the Technical Analysis

The technical analysis is currently focusing on identifying and quantifying water uses in the watersheds.  Uses are being evaluated by sector (public water supply, agriculture, commercial, etc.) and source (groundwater v. surface water).  Consumptive uses, interbasin transfers, and the effects of conservation programs in the watersheds are also being considered as well as non-withdrawal, or in-stream, uses of water.

The water use analyses are being conducted at the scale of the 12-digit hydrologic units, shown below.

A preliminary technical write-up of the water use assessment will be available at the next advisory committee meeting, scheduled for July 13th from 1-3pm at the Agriculture and Natural Resource Center in Gettysburg.

Thank You to the Volunteers

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have and continue to generously donated time and effort! 

A couple of examples...

Last Thursday, members of the agricultural community volunteered to attend a meeting at the Knouse Foods Orrtanna plant.  The purpose of the meeting was to verify agricultural water use estimates in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds. 

Critical Area Advisory Committee members continue to volunteer time and expertise to ensure consideration of key issues and identification of practical solutions.

After the advisory committee meeting in April, several members volunteered to record weekly staff gage readings.  The readings are necessary to understand the amount of water available in the watersheds. 

Thank You!

May Well Monitoring

On May 18th, we collected the eighth round of ground water measurements for the Critical Area Resources Plan. USGS's Ground Water Monitoring website


It appears that the ground water table was the highest sometime between the middle of April and the beginning of May. I think it is safe to say that our water table will be dropping from now until the beginning of September.

High water in the watershed

In case you hadn't noticed, there's been a lot of rain lately and the water level in the streams has come up quite a bit. But almost as quickly, it's fallen again. That's one of the things that's special about the watershed. The water that falls as rain isn't held very long. It either runs off the surface quickly or what little soaks in discharges quickly to the streams as baseflow.

Here's a photo at one of the bridges showing how high the water is. I've also put some more on the slideshow. Just click on the changing photos in the upper right of the page to go to the slideshow on the Flickr site.

Do you have any shots of the high water? Let us know at marshrockpa@gmail.com and we'll post them.

FREE EVENT- Conserving Treasured Landscapes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed



Click on the image
for an event flier.


You are invited to attend "Conserving Treasured Landscapes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed", a free event hosted by the South Mountain Partnership as part of the South Mountain Speakers Series. 

The event will be held Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 7pm at the Agricultural and Natural Resources Center (670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

Watershed Pictures

Do you have pictures of the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds that can be posted to the project's Flickr site?  Please share them! 

To submit pictures, email them to marshrockpa@gmail.com along with instructions on how you'd like the photo credits to appear.

Pharmaceutical Take Back Event - April 30, 2011

DEA take back event logo

Medicines that are flushed down a toilet or sink can contaminate water resources and can have a negative impact on fish and other aquatic species. Septic systems and public wastewater facilities are not designed to treat these products and eventually they can impact wells and community drinking water supplies.  Currently, there has been no evidence found of adverse effects on human health from pharmaceuticals in the environment but the long-term effects of pharmaceuticals and similar chemicals on humans are still being researched.  Unused and expired medications should be properly disposed of at community take-back events or by following guidelines established by the federal government.  For more info about pharmaceuticals in the environment, visit www.epa.gov/ppcp.

Does your family have any unused or expired medications?  Drop by a pharmaceutical take back location on April 30, 2011 from 10am - 2pm to properly dispose of these potential environmental contaminants.  Local sites include the Fairfield Fire Department* and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Center in Gettysburg**.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website contains information on the program as well as a national database of participating locations.  A map of take back locations in the Potomac River Basin is available here.

*The Fairfield Fire Department is located at 106 Steelman St, Fairfield, PA 17320.

**The Agriculture and Natural Resources Center is located at 670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

April 13 Meeting Follow-Up

Thanks to all those who attended the April 13th advisory committee meeting!  The purpose was to discuss water quality issues in the watersheds.  The meeting agenda is available to download.  Draft meeting minutes are also available to download.  Presentations on water quality given at the meeting are listed below.

Dave Jostenski (DEP) - "Role of Water Quality in Development of CARP"
Pat Bowling (DEP) - "Water Quality in the Marsh Creek and Rock Creek Basins: Background Information"
Adam McClain (ACCD) - "Water Quality Issues with Private Supply Wells"
Rusty Ryan (ACCD) - "Stormwater Issues and Water Quality"

You are encouraged to post any lingering questions or comments from the meeting on this blog by clicking the blue "comments" button below the posting.

The next advisory committee meeting will be Wednesday, July 13th from 1-3pm at the Ag Center in Gettysburg.

April 13 Advisory Committee Meeting

The next Critical Area Advisory Committee meeting will be held on April 13, 2011 from 1-3pm at the Agriculture and Natural Resource Center in Gettysburg.

Project kick-off meeting in September 2010

The main topic of the meeting will be the effect of water quality problems on the availability of water in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds.  Presentations will be given on water quality issues including those facing private groundwater wells and those caused by stormwater.  Subsequent discussions by committee members and stakeholders on other water quality issues will be essential to identifying water quality data collection needs. 

Hope you can make it to the meeting on the 13th!

Monthly Ground Water Testing

On March 16th, we collected the sixth round of ground water measurements for the Critical Area Resources Plan. To see the level of the wells visit USGS's Ground Water Monitoring website for Adams County.

This month we had two wells that were overflowing. In the image, the water is flowing over top of the casing and down the side. I put my hand along the well and you can see the water running off my hand.

Want to Volunteer?



Photo of one of the project staff gages.

A great way to get involved in the development of the Critical Area Resource Plan for the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds is to volunteer to collect data. 

Volunteers are needed to record water level readings on two staff gages, one on Marsh Creek and one on Rock Creek.  Ideally, water readings would be taken weekly, however, any additional data collected is an asset to the project.

Volunteers are also needed to collect precipitation data.  This involves installing a rain gage and taking readings to record daily amounts of precipitation.

If you are interested in volunteering to read the staff gage(s) and/or collect precipitation data, please send an email.

Watershed Issues

Problems identified in the Department of Environmental Protection's verification study for the Marsh and Rock Creek watersheds include water demand exceeding supply under certain conditions.  Water quality impairments in both watersheds and proposed interbasin transfers were also a concern.  In addition, anecdotal evidence of streams going dry and  proposed future commercial and residential developments indicate that these problems are not going to get better unless action is taken. 

Concerns about water resources issues were also voiced at the project's public kick-off meeting on September 21, 2010.  Issues raised at the meeting include:

• Growth and development
• Water retention within the watersheds
• Open loop geothermal systems and the effects on other local wells
• Interbasin transfer issues
• Seasonal water shortages
• Chesapeake Bay issues

The following is a list of questions to understand what water resource issues affect you and/or your organization.  You can respond to these questions by posting a comment on this blog or by submitting an email. 

1. Are there additional water resource issues in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds, other than those listed above?  If so, what are they?
2. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most important and 1 being the least important), how important are each of these issues to you?
3. For each problem, do you feel it's getting better, worse, or remaining constant?
4. What do you feel are ways to address each of these problems?

What is the Marsh & Rock Creek Critical Area Resource Plan?

Location of Marsh and Rock creeksin Adams County, Pa.

The Marsh and Rock Creek watersheds in Adams County were designated as Critical Water Planning Areas (CWPA) by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in January 2011 under the authority of Act 220 of 2002.   The purpose of this project is to develop a non-regulatory Critical Area Resource Plan (CARP) for the watersheds, as required under the Act.




Due to the geologic characteristics, the lack of surface water storage, and the highly developed portions of the Marsh and Rock Creek watersheds, the availability (particularly seasonal availability) of water is a primary concern for the watersheds.  The expected future growth and development in the Gettysburg area are expected to further strain this limited resource.  The goal of the CARP process, funded by the DEP and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB), is to conduct a detailed investigation of these and other water resources problems and utilize a collaborative stakeholder process to identify solutions.  The plan is scheduled for completion in 2012.

Land uses in Marsh Creek watershed

Land uses in Rock Creek watershed

Collection of high quality hydrologic data is a necessary step in this project and will form the basis of the technical analysis.  Current data collection efforts include groundwater level monitoring by the Adams County Conservation District and installation and maintenance of four staff gages by the United States Geological Survey.  Groundwater levels are available for review online at http://groundwaterwatch.usgs.gov/countymaps/PA_001.html.

Public participation will be a key aspect in the development of practical and implementable solutions to identified problems.  Get involved today!  For more information on the project:

• View the component s and progress of developing a CARP in the Marsh and Rock creek watersheds in Figure 1.
• Download the project flier
• Contact Heidi Moltz at ICPRB via email or phone at 301.274.8116 for more information.

A figure of project tasks and progress is available for viewing here.

Upcoming Events

Critical Area Advisory Committee Meetings (open to the public):
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 1-3pm, Ag and Natural Resources Center*
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 1-3pm, Ag and Natural Resources Center *
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 1-3pm, Ag and Natural Resources Center*

*Map to Agriculture and Natural Resources Center at 670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (http://mapq.st/gmC83r)

Previous Events

First Critical Area Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday January 12, 2011 from 1-3pm at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Center.

• The primary objectives of this kick-off meeting are to establish the procedures and organizational structure of the committee and develop a statement of watershed problems to guide the process.
• Download agenda
• Download meeting minutes

Project Kick-off Meeting, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 5-7 pm at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Center.

• The purpose of this meeting is to (1) introduce the project to prospective advisory committee members and the general public; (2) identify participants’ concerns on issues facing the watersheds; (3) discuss ways for developing implementable recommendations as an outcome of this project; and (4) nominate project advisory committee members for consideration by the Potomac Regional Committee.
• Download agenda
• Download meeting minutes

Maps

A map of the watersheds is available here 

A map showing the potentially water stressed areas of Adams County is available here 

Links

Watershed Alliance of Adams County (www.adamswatersheds.org/)
Adams County, PA (www.adamscounty.us/)

Marsh Creek Watershed (www.potomacriver.org/pacarp/marshcreekwatershed.pdf)

Rock Creek Watershed (www.potomacriver.org/pacarp/rockcreekwatershed.pdf)

PADEP State Water Plan Website (www.pawaterplan.dep.state.pa.us/statewaterplan/docroot/default.aspx)

PADEP Critical Area Resource Plan Guidance Document (www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-77161/392-2130-015.pdf)

Supporting Documentation for Marsh Creek and Rock Creek, Adams County:  Nomination for Critical Water Planning Area under Pennsylvania State Water Plan

(www.pawaterplan.dep.state.pa.us/docs/TechnicalDocuments/SupportingDocumentation/Marsh_Rock_Creeks_Report.pdf)

Act 220 Legislation (www.pawaterplan.dep.state.pa.us/docs/Legislation/Act_220.pdf)

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (www.potomacriver.org/)

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