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THE SPRING CREEK WATERSHED ATLAS
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Stormwater on the Urban Landscape
Stormwater is excess rain or snowmelt that floods the land surface. On an open undisturbed landscape most rainwater soaks into the...
Millbrook Marsh – Nature’s Treasure in Our Backyard
Photo 1. Barn and Education Building at Millbrook Marsh. Located just over a mile from Penn State’s Beaver Stadium, Millbrook Marsh...
Common Aquatic Invertebrates in the Spring Creek Watershed
A female Callibaetis mayfly from Millbrook Marsh. Aquatic invertebrates are animals without backbones that live in water. Invertebrates...
Crayfish in Spring Creek
Among all the invertebrates in Spring Creek, crayfish probably have the most profound effect on the ecology of the stream, yet they are...
Birding in the Spring Creek Watershed
The Spring Creek Watershed provides excellent birding opportunities and is home to an avid birding community. Below is a list of some of...
An Overview of Pennsylvania Water Law
Introduction Pennsylvania (PA) is a unique state with regard to water management and law. The state boasts over 86,000 miles of streams,...
Demographics of the Spring Creek Watershed
Centre County continues to grow with each U.S. Census. This growth is reflected in a 12% population increase from the 2000 Census which...
The Soils of the Spring Creek Watershed
The Spring Creek Watershed is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most productive soils. These soils are a primary reason for the region’s...
Status of Fish Populations
The following article has been condensed from the publication “The Fishery of Spring Creek – A Watershed Under Siege” by Robert F....
Growth and Water
From the standpoint of water, this is an unlikely place for a city of 100,000 people. Water is the resource that limits local population...
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