Conservation & Rehabilitation
In our hands, we hold the power to protect, conserve, restore and rehabilitate our creek. JCWA works with many partners to complete large and small projects in our watershed. Click for link to our Project work.
Natural Resources
Through the dedication to research, sampling, monitoring and analysis, JCWA is working hard to understand the ecology of our creek. Data drives our work and our projects. Click for link to our stream conditions website.
Education & Recreation
Through education and recreation, we bring people to the creek or the creek to our students. People use the creek from a variety of recreational outlets, JCWA host events focused on that shared resource. Click here for Recreation.
Anyone interested in learning how to go kayak fishing? 🎣 The Fish and Boat Commission is providing a free virtual program designed to teach the basics about kayak fishing alongside other anglers and kayakers.
Event - Virtual Introduction to Kayak Fishing - February 2, 2022 in Harrisburg, PA
www.register-ed.com
Register-Ed is the Official Online Hunter and Boater Education Course Registration platform of many states. Choose your state, find an event, and signup online.Beautiful view of Jacobs Creek on White Bridge Road this week❄️
We would love to see your winter watershed photos! Tag Jacobs Creek Watershed Association the next time you share them.
Everyone can enjoy a snow day☃️ Here are some unique ways to have fun in your own backyard!
For just $8.25/month, you could support 6 hours of water quality sampling in Jacobs Creek Watershed. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive JCWA Member coaster & get 50% off JCWA events!
Monitoring water quality allows JCWA to keep track of any potential pollution sources that could be affecting the health of streams as well as measure the value of constructed conservation projects.
For more membership information, click here:
www.jacobscreekwatershed.org/donate-2/
What macroinvertebrates have you found in our watershed? Just flip over a rock (and place it back) in the stream and you will find one!Macroinvertebrates are an important part of the aquatic ecosystem, serving as both predator and prey. They can also tell scientists and anglers a lot about the quality of the water: ow.ly/7KUv50HnVon
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