Address challenges presented in two suburban tributaries of the Lower Delaware River watershed by assessing the impacts of increasing riparian buffers within the watersheds at two project sites. The project will establish a wireless long-term water quality monitoring network in 4 acres of the study region and work with more than 900 students, improving understanding of the timing and magnitude of stormwater runoff and its contaminants.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Improving Wildlife Habitat and Assessing Water Quality in the Lower Delaware River Watershed (PA)
Organization:
Lower Merion Conservancy
Project ID:
1301.23.078690
Description:
Award Amount:
$42854.05
Location:
The project will take place in the following public parks and surrounding communities - Shortridge Memorial Park, Wynnewood, Harriton Preserve, Bryn Mawr, and Morris Park, Philadelphia. The Conservancy's partners will reach several communities in Delaware County through this project.