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Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD)
If you’ve been anywhere in the Bituminous and Anthracite regions
of Pennsylvania then you have most likely been witness to the aftermath
of the mining industry. AMD is just one of the environmental tragedies
that mining causes but it is one of the most visual.
Agricultural Impact
If you were to see a cow standing in a stream you might not think
anything of it. But the truth is that the farming industry can have
a tremendous impact not only on water quality but on stream stability
as well. There are many other agricultural impacts that affect our
watersheds, and you can learn more about them here.
Dam Removal
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have more dams on their rivers than any
other states. Next to Alaska, Pennsylvania has more miles of river
than any other state. Put those two facts together and it adds up
to a lot of dams on Pennsylvania’s rivers. While many of the
larger dams are still being used for the hydroelectric energy they
produce, many of the smaller ‘mill’ dams are no longer
serving a purpose and are slowly being removed to free up our rivers.
Public Events
From stream clean ups to watershed festivals, volunteers have proven
that the best way to educate the public about the environment is to
just get out there and get your feet wet.
Rivers and River Events
Pennsylvania is known for its river sojourns. If you’re not
sure what a sojourn is, be sure to check out these programs to learn
more. Our rivers are a vital resource, one that we must continually
protect and respect.
Storm Water
Storm water is a complex issue with no one cause. Everything that we do to the land has an impact on our watersheds. You can learn more about storm water and the techniques used to slow it down in these productions.
Stream Restoration
There are many human factors that can cause destruction to our waterways, with two of the main issues being development and agriculture.
Thankfully there are also many new techniques being used to repair
some of the damage.
Water Quality and Quantity
Water is a precious resource, one that can’t be taken for granted.
But so often we don’t stop to consider where our tap water comes
from or simply assume that it is free of contaminants. Learn more
about the truth of water quality and quantity through Watersheds.tv
Watershed Education
Reaching out to others to share knowledge is an amazing resource.
Thankfully Pennsylvania has realized the importance of educating the
public about watersheds and water related issues. You can learn more,
here.
Watershed Groups or
Individuals
Over the years we’ve met hundreds of individuals and groups
who are working to protect their communities and improve their environments.
You can meet them here.
Other
A variety of watershed stories that don’t fit into any specific
category.
Not Produced By Watersheds.tv
One of the unique aspects of our website is that we can utilize information
that has already been produced to reach additional audiences. Here
you will find videos that have been produced by others who have shared
stories with Watersheds.tv.
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