THE SPRING CREEK WATERSHED ATLAS

Monarch Butterfly in ClearWater Conservancy's native garden The modern environmental movement, largely sparked by Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring,’ marked a turning point in how society views the natural world. During the 1960s and 1970s, public concern over pollution and pesticide use led to extensive environmental reforms, including the establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the expansion of laws to protect air, water, and land.  Today, we live in a va

Introduction The Spring Creek Watershed, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and ecological significance. Over the past 50 years, significant shifts in climate patterns have been observed, prompting a reconsideration of the traditional definition of climate as "the average weather over 30 years." As we face more frequent extreme weather events—such as droughts, floods, and temperature fluctuations—it's critical to