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Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Valley Are Linked to Each Other, the Past and the Future by Their River NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY I. INTRODUCTION The communities in the lower West Branch Susquehanna River valley are linked to each other, the past and the future by their river. The lands along the West Branch were vital hunting grounds and agricultural lands for Native Americans. During Pennsylvania’s great lumbering era, the most significant log drive was conveyed on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna’s West Branch Canal Division further shaped the corridor, linking towns and villages and providing vital opportunities for commerce. Finally, railroads in the corridor fused the links between communities and commerce within the corridor. Today this same corridor supports a new generation of forest growth, improved water quality, abundant wildlife, community parks, cultural and historical points of interest, unique habitats, and scenic viewsheds. For these reasons, The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC), a non-profit regional land conservation organization based in Williamsport, embarked upon developing this River Conservation Plan. The study corridor extends through a four county area from the confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and the Susquehanna River’s main stem at Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County, upstream through Northumberland, Union, Lycoming and Clinton Counties to Lick Run near Farrandsville, Clinton County (Figure I-1). The width of the study corridor includes the river, and the land areas located within 1-mile of either bank of the river. A. Corridor Vision The vision of this plan is to enhance the lower West Branch of the Susquehanna River by improving water quality and plant and wildlife habitat and increasing wetlands and riparian buffers. The river valley communities’ quality of life will be measured through their awareness of and respect for their river heritage, protection of viewsheds and reduction of flood hazards, each community linked to each other by a continuous greenway. This will be accomplished by educating the residents in the river corridor; advocating for the river; and, fostering quality economic development that supports livable communities. Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan 1 NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY INSERT FIGURE I-1 (Study Corridor Location Map) Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan 2 NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY Healthy River A healthy river ecosystem is defined by a number of factors. You can look at the water quality, water quantity, health of the fishery, or quantity and diversity of aquatic insect life. The vision for the lower West Branch Susquehanna River includes all of these factors and others. The vision calls for continued improvement in the river’s water quality that will be seen over time due to the continued monitoring of the water. In-stream flow needs will be studied and recommendations made on how to address periods of drought and low flow. There will be an evaluation of the return of shad and other native wildlife to the corridor. The aquatic insect life in the corridor should be more diverse and will be a useful tool in observing the river’s health. Current wetlands and riparian buffers along the river should be protected and more may need to be established. Untreated sewage discharges and combined sanitary sewer and urban stormwater overflow issues need to be addressed so that no sewage flow is allowed to by-pass treatment and be discharged directly to the river. The river’s water should be treated with care. Heritage The river and its valley shaped the history and settlement patterns of this region. The vision for the river and its valley would not be complete without an increase in the general public’s knowledge of this region’s heritage, from pre-European settlement through the most recent flood event. This region’s heritage will be interpreted for residents and visitors alike through exhibits, signage, and special projects that work to discover, document, convey, and celebrate this region and its people. Education One of the best ways to motivate people toward an appreciation of a resource is to educate them. The vision for the lower West Branch Susquehanna is to have information on the river, its resources, and its wildlife available to visitors and residents at kiosks and interpretive signs throughout the corridor. Environmental education will take place at centers designed to encourage, teach, and stimulate. Educational activities would be targeted to all age groups. Whether a presentation at a service club’s monthly meeting, a field trip for elementary school students, or a canoe outing of grandparents with their grandchildren, the activities will help the residents and river users understand more about the animals, plants, and aquatic resource around them. Greenways Green infrastructure is made up of the open space, plants and water that provide communities with valuable resources and functions that support everyday life. Such greenway areas provide recreational space, wildlife habitat, ground water recharge areas, and trees that provide beauty to Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan 3 NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY a community landscape, filter the air residents breathe or shade on a residential street. The vision for the lower West Branch Susquehanna River is to have a continuous greenway (a linear corridor of open space, not necessarily open to the public) along its banks and tributaries. The communities along the river are connected to the river. A goal of the Plan is to develop a trail system that provides recreation and provides commuters with a way to travel through a community and from one community to another. There are areas of permanently protected open space between the small communities in the valley. Natural resources are conserved and not wasted. Citizens in the river valley appreciate the resources around them. They recognize the viewshed as a valuable resource to the valley and it should be conserved. Livable Communities Without support and help from the people living in the river valley, nothing in this vision can succeed. The people in this valley need jobs, housing, food, and entertainment. The communities in the lower West Branch Susquehanna River valley need connections to the river; a sense of place; downtown areas that meet the needs of residents; and, economic development. As the area changes or changes are proposed, such as with transportation system upgrades, the communities will work to ensure that the impact of those changes is positive to the communities and mindful of the natural resources. Flood Hazards When flooding events occur, the property damage and human impacts are lessened. Communities work to identify man-made obstructions that could be removed from the floodplain and high risk flood areas that that can be converted to open space to allow floodwaters to spread out. This not only provides communities with reduced property damage, more open space and green infrastructure, but also reintroduces the river to its traditional floodway and floodplain allowing water to infiltrate into the ground water table and continue the natural water cycle. Storm water systems have been upgraded and implemented where needed. These facilities operate effectively and efficiently. River Use The various users of the river have found a way to share the resource. The recreational needs of boaters, fishermen, canoeists, birdwatchers, and people who visit the river to just “recharge” are all being met. The river’s access points are directed. Managed recreational areas allow for more people to use and enjoy the river. Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan 4 NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY Advocacy This vision for the lower West Branch Susquehanna River can only be obtained through advocacy and citizen involvement. The municipalities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations located within this study corridor need the help of individual citizens. These groups also need to know which specific projects or ideas are important and need to be carried out. None of the ideas in this document can happen without someone, or some group, advocating for it to happen. The Plan for the lower West Branch Susquehanna River corridor is for interested, committed, and vocal citizens who are willing to work together to achieve a better quality of life. B. Goals and Objectives This River Conservation Plan sets the framework for educating the public and developing a shared vision among the residents, municipalities, county and state agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations within the corridor to obtain state and federal funding to implement recommended beneficial projects. The goals and objectives of the Lower West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan are as follows: Goal 1: To establish plans, policies, and recommendations for the Lower West Branch Susquehanna River corridor which will provide for the conservation of valuable natural resources in the corridor, including wildlife habitat, water quality and supply, agricultural lands, wetlands, steep slopes, open space, riparian buffers and floodplains. Goal 2: To provide opportunities for sustainable economic development for the population centers located within the corridor which balances environmental protection and economic growth. Goal 3: To identify opportunities for public recreation, public access points, linkages, environmental education and nature tourism. Goal 4: To promote community cooperation within the corridor,
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