Unlike Flint, Michigan and other cities and states with water quality problems, in the Poconos we are blessed with abundant, pure, fresh, drinkable water.  Our creeks and streams – and the surrounding natural forests that they depend on – are the beautiful backdrop of daily life, are essential to a healthy local economy, and provide exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Brodhead watershed.  The Poconos, the mountains in NEPA where the Brodhead watershed is located, is home to 80% of Pennsylvania’s classified exceptional value streams – right where we all live, work and play.

Your Conservation Partnership sustains the science based work of BWA, as we work to keep water safe to begin with – a much cheaper, far more effective approach than costly clean-ups following careless development. Thanks to our Conservation Partners, BWA can continue to work toward a secure a clean water future for generations to come.