Water at Risk Series
This is a series of articles on the water of the Brodhead watershed.
Who’s in Charge of Your Water?
June 2024
How land is used all around you, even miles away, can affect how safe and pure your water is and even how well your septic system works.
Local elected officials make decisions about what can be built, how big, where, and, crucially, exactly how water will be protected.
Many townships demonstrate ways they — and you — can help protect water quality.
Name Calling
May 2024
Creeks and streams throughout the Brodhead watershed have signs like this one proclaiming their names. Knowing your place among the creeks and where they flow connects you to nature in your daily life.
Believing that people love what they know, BWA has been working with municipalities ever since to get signs posted and maintained along creeks large and small, throughout the watershed.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness….
April 2024
America’s founding words echoed around the world — not just in 1776 but in aspiring democracies ever since. Those simple, beautiful words express a promise to everyone.
Nature's Water Protection System
March 2024
If you spend a little time walking trails in our area, you’ve probably noticed that every stream, wetland, and waterway has shrubs, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers — all kinds of native forest undergrowth — growing on and along its banks.
The History - and Mystery - of Lawns.
February 2024
Did you know? Grass provides little food and shelter for our birds and other critters. Find out how native grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs are the better alternative.
Municipalities work to protect clean water.
January 2024
Leaders in Stroudsburg, Smithfield and Middle Smithfield are getting the word out about how to protect our drinking water…