Watersheds
We work to protect and restore Washington County’s watersheds through monitoring, education, and projects that improve water quality and stream health.
Watersheds
We work to protect and restore Washington County’s watersheds through monitoring, education, and projects that improve water quality and stream health.
Watersheds
We work to protect and restore Washington County’s watersheds through monitoring, education, and projects that improve water quality and stream health.
Watersheds in Washington County
Alliance member associations are the Buffalo Creek Watershed Association, the Chartiers Creek Watershed Association, the Cross Creek Watershed Association, the Peters Creek Watershed Association, the Pike Run Watershed Association, the Raccoon Creek Watershed Association, Ten Mile Creek Watershed Association, and Upper Wheeling Creek Watershed Association.
Small watersheds are part of larger watersheds, which in turn are part of even larger watersheds. Washington County’s watersheds are part of the Ohio River watershed, which is part of the Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. What happens in one watershed effects water quality on a much larger scale. Washington County has fifteen main watersheds, some of which are shared with neighboring counties and West Virginia.
The Conservation District supports the Washington County Watershed Alliance and its individual watershed association members through the assistance of the District Manager and the Watershed Specialist.
Do you have eroding stream banks or want to plant trees and shrubs next to your stream?
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resource (DCNR) can help. Follow this link to fill out an application for customized assistance regarding planting a streamside buffer on your property.
Get to Know Your Watersheds
Every drop of water in Washington County has a path — and it starts in a watershed. Understanding our local watersheds helps us protect the streams, rivers, and natural resources that flow through our communities. Explore the major watersheds that shape our region and learn how they impact everything from water quality to wildlife habitat.
Washington County Watershed Alliance
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The Watershed Alliance is an umbrella organization which serves as the fiscal agent for grants and coordinates the county-wide efforts of its member watershed associations. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations.
The Conservation District holds active membership in the Alliance. Our Watershed Specialist currently serves as the Alliance Treasurer.
Meetings are held the First Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm
Washington County Watershed Alliance meetings are open to the public and are held at the Conservation District Office.
Contact us at 724-705-7098 or go to https://wcwalliance.org for more information.
Buffalo Creek Watershed Association
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The Buffalo Creek Watershed has been designated a High Quality Watershed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The watershed contains a variety of valuable natural, man-made, and historical assets, making it a great location for various outdoor activities.
The association is still working to secure funds to improve the recreational aspects of Dutch Fork Lake, if you would like to help, please contact them (see phone number and address below).
Contact:
https://buffalocreekwatershed.org
724-228-0754
buffalocreekwa@gmail.com
P.O. Box 408
Claysville, PA 15323
Meetings are the second Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM at the Buffalo Township Building.
Chartiers Creek Watershed Association
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The association is very active in water quality monitoring, educational programs, various projects, and they continue to publish a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit their website.
Contact:
724-941-5613
Mail to:
50 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 1
Washington, PA 15301
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM at the Conservation District Office
Upper Wheeling Creek Watershed Alliance
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The Upper Wheeling Creek Watershed Association was officially formed in January of 2011. The group is working to maintain, improve, and monitor the water quality of the Wheeling Creek Watershed that lies within Washington County.
For more information, visit their website by clicking the image on the left.
If you are interested in joining or just attending a meeting to see what projects the group is working on please meet at the East Finley Township Municipal Building, 10:00 am on the first Wednesday of January, April, July, and October.
For more information please call Jennifer Dann at 724-705-7098
Pike Run Watershed Association
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The Pike Run Watershed Association is largely run by professors and students from California University of PA, but there is currently an effort to establish a more community-based group. Recently, a water quality assessment was performed on a portion of Pike Run.
Contact:
Dr. Fredrick
Ten Mile Creek Watershed Association
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Ten Mile Creek is a predominantly agricultural watershed which lies in South Central Washington County. The Ten Mile Creek Watershed encompasses 139 square miles and has a mainstem length of 12 miles. The total length of the streams, with tributaries, is 220 miles. The primary concerns of the Ten Mile Creek Watershed Association are agricultural runoff, failing septic and wastewater systems, and legacy coal mine refuge piles. You can contact Ten Mile Creek Watershed Association at 50 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 1, Washington, PA 15301; 724-705-7098, extension 205 and ask for Jeffrey Kim; or email at tmcwa@wcwalliance.org
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