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Nature of the Watershed

The articles in this section deal mainly with the natural resources of the watershed.

Physical Setting

Geography of the Spring Creek Watershed
Why Two Boundaries?
The Soils of the Spring Creek Watershed
Wetlands of the Spring Creek Watershed

Water Resources

Aquatic Resources of Spring Creek: A Historical Perspective
The Spring Creek Water Resource
Land Cover - Its Impact on Water Quality
The Importance of Forests in Water

Biological Features

Status of Fish Populations
Common Aquatic Invertebrates in the Spring Creek Watershed
Crayfish in Spring Creek

Recreation

The wide variety of recreational opportunities in the watershed are described in this section.

A Home Water Love Affair: Fishing Spring Creek
Millbrook Marsh - Nature's Treasure in Our Backyard
Birding in the Spring Creek Watershed

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Economy

In this section, historical and contemporary activities directly or indirectly related to the economy are explored.

The Municipal Water System
Wastewater Treatment in the Spring Creek Watershed
Penn State's Wastewater Treatment System: Embracing Water Sustainability

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Government

This section emphasizes the regulatory aspects of the Federal, state, county, and local governments that directly address conservation and development activities.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission
An Overview of Pennsylvania Water Law
Municipal Ordinances in the Watershed
Source Water Protection Through Zoning

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Issues and Solutions

This section touches on a wide variety of topics that illustrate how human activities influence natural resources and how governmental and nongovernmental actions strive to minimize negative consequences of human activities, particularly development.

Population Growth