Thermal Characteristics of Springs and Streams in the Spring Creek Watershed
Introduction The temperature of spring and stream water within the Spring Creek watershed in central Pennsylvania is important for many water uses, especially maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, water recreation and a highly-valued trout fishery. Trout are stressed when water temperatures exceed about 68.0 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and temperatures above about 74.2 °F can be lethal. Many headwater mountain streams and springs emerge from the forested uplands with non-carb