Manatawny Partners
This project represents a partnership whereby the Patrick Center for Environmental Research will provide scientific expertise, the Greater Pottstown Watershed Alliance together with the Berks County Conservancy will provide public outreach and education expertise, and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network will provide stream corridor restoration and landscape design expertise.
Greater Pottstown Watershed Alliance
The Greater Pottstown Watershed Alliance (GPWA) is a citizen action volunteer organization based in Pottstown, PA. Its mission is to Secure Habitats and Defend Streams (S.H.A.D.S) within the Greater Pottstown area. To accomplish their watershed-based enhancement projects, GPWA seeks out and creates cooperative alliances with local, state and federal agencies. Without these valuable alliances, GPWA would not enjoy the success and accomplishments they have created to date. If you would like to learn more about GWPA's monthly stream cleanups, dam removal partnerships or how to establish wetland restoration strategies, please contact Bill Cannon at (610) 326-3918.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is a nonprofit, membership organization that has worked since 1988 to strengthen citizen protection of the Delaware River and its tributary watersheds. An affiliate of the American Littoral Society, a national conservation group, Riverkeeper works throughout the Delaware's entire 13,000 square mile watershed which includes portions of NY, NJ, PA and DE. Their programs include a watershed-wide advocacy program; taking a stance on regional and local isssues that threaten water quality; a tributary task force initiative designed to organize and strengthen local communities working to protect local streams; restoration projects organizing volunteers to restore eroded streambanks using bio-engineering techniques; a volunteer monitoring program with sites along the entire length of the River; pollution hotlines; an enforcement program; and student intern opportunities. For more information, please check out their web site at www.delawareriverkeeper.org.
Berks County Conservancy
Berks County Conservancy is a non-profit membership organization established in 1974, with a mission to preserve Berks County's unique cultural and environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations. They have focused their efforts on preserving agricultural land and open space; protecting the quality of streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes and by promoting those values which contribute to a sustainable future for the community. For more information, go to their web site at www.berks-conservancy.org.