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November 30, 2005 Welcome all! At 9:30AM, the November 2005 SCWA meeting was held at the Watershed office, 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Attendees: BUSINESS: ¨ East Hanover Township: Land along the Swatara. No update. ¨ Growing Greener: County must submit projects for funding. ¨ CD of Noxious Weeds/Invasive Species distributed. Stephanie Harmon presented booklets on PA species, along with native alternatives for landscaping. ¨ Swatara Bridges: More wooden bridge concepts were shared. ¨ Swatara State Park: o No response to date on our request for a tour of the Armor Bordner cabin. o Karen Light reports that on 12/8 @ 7PM Swatara Township will conduct a hearing concerning turning over Old State Road to the State. o Bethel Township is considering it’s options.
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Letter to Secretary DiBernadinis
Mr. Secretary: ¨ Jonestown Greenway: Land donation for launch moving forward. ¨ Rails to Trails: No report. ¨ Quittie Park: Ann Lasky reports that in January, Christmas trees will be ground up for mulch. ¨ LV Conservancy: Dave Lasky highlighted receipt of an $83,000 Growing Greener Grant. The Conservancy is conducting an annual appeal to raise $25,000 in matching funds. Lebanon Water Authority: On behalf of the Swatara Creek Watershed Association, Betty Conner and Jo Ellen attended the Lebanon City Council meeting to ask that a decision on the Lebanon Water Authority be tabled. We have numerous City residents among our members, and they had many questions. Collectively, we thought a more open process would be beneficial. The room was packed. Ultimately Council voted to proceed. For your information, here is our statement: We, the members of the Swatara Creek Watershed Association, respectfully request that Council table any action to take over the Lebanon Water Authority. Over the years, we have found the board of the Lebanon Water Authority to be solid in their decision making; visionary when planning for our future; as well as non political. They have conducted themselves with honor and integrity, and conducted the Water Authority like a business--frugal, focused, and fulfilling their mission to provide a clean and adequate supply of water for our citizens. Thank you for your consideration and any favorable action you can take to guarantee our water supply for generations to come. The Lebanon Water Authority: 1. Services approximately 17,500 households or 60,000 people; 2. Has a capacity of 10 million gallons per day (MGPD) and currently pumps 8 mgpd; 3. Valspar, the new plant opening in North Lebanon Township, will require 300,000 gpd;
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Holds $28 million in bond debt and
5. $100 million in assets; 6. Reimburses the City of Lebanon about $1.4 million in payroll for 76 public works employees; 7. Pays around $15,000 annually in total to board members. OTHER: Ann Devine, SRBC, handed out a Summary Report of the Groundwater Management Plan for the Susquehanna River Basin, which lists the Fredericksburg area as a “Potentially Stressed and Water Challenged Area.” Additionally, Middletown will be included in an SRBC Leak Detection project. PROGRAM: November 30 program--Highlights of assessment work on the Quittapahilla Creek by Rocky Powell.
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Development has impacted the Main Stem Quittapahilla Creek and its
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October 26, 2005 Welcome all! At 9:30AM, the October 2005 SCWA meeting was held at the Watershed office, 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Attendees: Bob Arnold, June Blouch, Betty Conner, Denise Donmoyer, Bill Friese, Stephanie Harmon, Ann Lasky, Karen Light, Jo Ellen Litz, Dave McSurdy, Emily Wade, John Worrilow. BUSINESS: ¨ Governor Dick: For the purpose of re-establishing a healthy ecosystem, Tuesday, Judge Eby ruled to allow controlled deer hunts for up to five years. Big cats, natural predators of deer, no longer roam the land, and under-story is gone. ¨ East Hanover Township: Worrilow moved and Conner second a motion to provide a letter of support to acquire land along the Swatara in East Hanover Township. Supervisors will apply for the grant. ¨ DEP: An Environmental Education Grant Round pre-application grant form was received. ¨ Growing Greener: Release of funds to counties is delayed. ¨ A Visual Guide to PA Noxious Weeds will be reproduced by Stephanie Harmon for distribution at the next meeting.
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¨ Bridges: Today, is it possible to construct a cost-effective and functional bridge that is also aesthetically pleasing? SCWA believes so. Since the 1700's, the Swatara Creek is a navigable river. Today, as part of a statewide and national water trail, the Swatara is host to both visitors and local outdoor enthusiasts. Therefore, we need to consider both functionality and appearance of bridges. For safety, we also need to consider signing bridges so that people can orient themselves on the water. Here’s a bridge that Rettew Associates designed.
Black's Bridge Road Bridge is also scheduled for replacement. Perhaps the Rail Trail could utilize a covered bridge for Wilhelm Avenue. A covered bridge would provide a great tourist attraction as well as cover for hikers, bikers, and horse back riders. Allen Myers is finishing work at I81. ¨ The Conservancy fund drive is taking place. A Worrilow/Light motion passed to nominate Bob Arnold to the Conservation District board. We will contact the local farm bureau for a farmer board member recommendation. OTHER:
PROGRAM--Swatara State Park: Bill Friese updated SCWA on the development of the Swatara State Park.
CALENDAR: October 29, Watershed Forum-- 9am-noon @ Acorn Farms, Lancaster CAR POOL leaves Watershed office at 8AM. November 8 & 9, CVI Stream Restoration Conference, Shepherdstown WV November 30 program--preview of assessment work on the Quittapahilla Creek by Rocky Powell. September 28, 2005 Welcome all! At 9:30AM, the September 2005 SCWA meeting was held at the Watershed office, 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Attendees: Bob Arnold, Jarred Bartley (CVI), June & Dick Blouch, Denise Donmoyer, Tom Embich, Stephanie Harmon (LCCD), Rugh Henderson, Carol Keesey, Ann Lasky, Jo Ellen Litz, Dave McSurdy, Todd Shepps, Dawn Thorpe (RC&D), Emily Wade (Wenger Feeds), and John Worrilow. BUSINESS: ¨ Water Trail—PA Angler & Boater copies distributed. We would like any blazes to be blue for “water trail,” which would also match our signs. o Access Improvement update ¨ Jonestown --Jo Ellen Litz. met with the property owner, Mayor George Kauffman, Councilmen Paul Bird and Lynn Kleinfelter, consultants and the State. ¨ Route 22—multiple trees are down across the path. Bob Arnold and Dick Blouch will work as a team to remove downed trees and blaze a path. ¨ Twin Grove Park--Dave McSurdy will discuss with Bill Friese ¨ Derry Township--Tom Embich delivered hardware to Derry Township. ¨ Water Works - completed ¨ Stay Out Stay Alive reviewed the DEP public service announcement. ¨ Embroidered shirts were distributed. Sojourn Congress: was held in State College. We started out with an extensive talk on safety personnel as it relates to insurance; whether or not it would be advantageous to acquire a broad-based policy at a reduced rate from the American Canoe Association; new program ideas like a "U" Can Paddle demo day by outfitters; synchronized canoeing demonstrations to music; safety certifications on sojourns.... Statewide promotion and marketing is going to get kicked up a few notches too. For example, working with DCED and the State Tourism Bureau is a high priority to get a publication out early that promotes all of the sojourns (PA is the only state with statewide sojourns), then distribute them at all TPAs and visitor centers throughout the state; customized registrations for a professional presentation and continuity; maybe even a public service announcement or jingle to which we can add a ten second tag line; "rough it by day, luxury at night" identifying bed and breakfast inns for baby boomers who enjoy trying new outdoor skills, but want pampered at night; family reunions.... More sojourns are incorporating cleanups, which some sponsors really like. Topics that need attention might include incentives for tire recycling; for safety, signed bridges so that paddlers can report where they are located in an emergency; .... OTHER:
CALENDAR: October 9 Levitz Park Apple Cider Festival—SCWA Display (volunteers welcome!) October 26 program—Bill Friese and Chuck Trovel update on the development of the Swatara State Park October 29, Watershed Forum-- 9am-noon @ Acorn Farms, Lancaster
November 8 & 9, CVI Stream Restoration Conference, Shepherdstown WV November 30 program--preview of assessment work on the Quittapahilla Creek by Rocky Powell. August 30, 2005 Welcome all! At 9:30AM, the August 30, 2005 SCWA meeting was held at the Watershed office, 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Attendees: Bob Arnold, Jared Bartley, Denise Donmoyer, Tom Embich, Stephanie Harmon, Carol Keesey, Ann Lasky, Karen Light, Jo Ellen Litz, Dave McSurdy, Todd Shepps, Jack Stouffer, and John Worrilow. BUSINESS: ¨ Reviewed a Hybrid Timber Bridge CD from Penn DOT ¨ Received the Fort Indiantown Gap Environmental Impact Statement ¨ Ann Lasky reported on PA Watersheds Data System, an on-line tool for storing and analyzing monitoring data. The beta-testing workshop was held at Dickinson College on Tuesday, August 23 from 5:30-7:30pm. Ann and Dawn represented SCWA. ¨ Water Trail—PA Angler & Boater article. Dave Wolf recently contacted SCWA for an interview about the Water Trail. o Access Improvements ¨ Jonestown (Swatara Creek Family Restaurant closed) Partner with Borough to acquire an easement or land donation, and complete improvements. Jo Ellen Litz will work with Mayor Kaufman on this access. ¨ Route 22—tree down across path. Bob Arnold will cut the fallen tree away. ¨ Rangers opened a trail to the Creek across from Twin Grove Park. Dave McSurdy will follow-up with Bill Friese on this access. ¨ Per Art Schiavo, Tom Clark at Derry Township will assist with the Union Deposit sign. Tom Embich will follow-up. ¨ Jonestown Borough Park Master Plan along Swatara and Little Swatara Creeks. Under consideration: o Geocaching, sledding, rocket launches, sprinkler park, summer camps, educational kiosks, signage…. ¨ “EELS: In Their Own Words”, a set of seven complimentary DVDs was placed in the Lebanon, Derry, and Pine Grove Historical Societies. You may have read the EELS book or listened to the eloquent narration of the book by Gordon Weiss, but $500 Gold Sponsors of the Swatara Creek Watershed Association will receive a special incentive--"EELS, In Their Own Words"--a DVD collection of over 40 hours of living history (interviews conducted to create the EELS book) on the Swatara Watershed. It may be a cherished and valuable asset to your library or a way to teach your children about their heritage. Make your check payable to SCWA, and mail to 2501 Cumberland St., Suite 4, Lebanon PA 17042. ¨ A Worrilow/Embich motion passed to affirm the purchase of a Panasonic DVD recorder. ¨ Final reports were filed with National Parks Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, DCNR, and POWR. All SCWA grants are now closed out. However, we are awaiting final payment on these three grants. ¨ A Worrilow/Arnold vote of affirmation passed unanimously on a CVI Grant proposal submitted by board member Chuck Cravotta. An unstable stream bank consisting primarily of culm from past mining is eroding into the Swatara Creek. The resulting sedimentation is contributing to the clogging of 2 diversion wells that function to add limestone to the acid mine drainage impacted stream. The clogging of the diversion wells requires consistent expense and time investments to maintain their function. The additional maintenance requirement will potentially discourage the local mining company that has volunteered time and equipment to add limestone to the diversion wells from continuing their current level of support for the project. Without the volunteer assistance, the wells would quickly fail and the stream ecosystem that they are supporting would be severely impaired. ¨ Future of Agriculture project—Attained 19 of a 40 interview goal. ¨ Stay Out Stay Alive PSAs will air Labor Day weekend. As we understand it, DEP Secretary Katie McGinty will deliver the message on ESPN, MTV…targeting young males who comprise the target audience who are usually victims of quarry drownings. Pay close attention to any “background” footage. You may see someone you know from the Union Hose Fire Company in Annville, the First Aid and Safety Patrol Ambulance, Lebanon’s Emergency Management Agency, or the Lebanon Valley Scuba Club. While it is a very serious topic, Lebanon is honored to have been asked to participate in the making of this public service announcement. ¨ Embroidered shirts ordered are scheduled for delivery on 9/5. ¨ Lebanon County Comprehensive Plan draft is available for review. ¨ Mason Dixen Dilemma final draft by the Assembly is available for review. ¨ SCWA will submit an IRS Audit customer satisfaction survey ¨ Water Works sewage issue—PA DEP, Lebanon County Planning, and the Conservation District have actively pursued science to document the source of contamination. Corrective actions are being taken. ¨ Water Works canoe launch – Tom Embich provided before and after pictures of the project. ¨ Tourism maps were available for distribution. ¨ Ono Fire Company completed a Dry Hydrant at Crooked Road and Jonestown Road, East Hanover Township. RC&D Council helped to fund the hydrants. ¨ TMI proposes to cut a hole in the domed area of the reactors, remove cooling tanks, replace the tanks with new tanks, and close the hole · A Stouffer/Arnold motion passed unanimously to encourage the Lebanon MPO and State Transportation Commission to name bridges and highway structures for recreational boating users. Signage should be visible from the waterway. OTHER: Bob Arnold lead a discussion on the disappearance of small mouth bass on the Susquehanna River. It is believed that a bacteria is killing the fish. Denise Donmoyer relayed a concern from Craig Morgan concerning upkeep of diversion wells. Jack Stouffer, Dave McSurdy, and Jack Worrilow suggested ways to incorporate students into our programs. CALENDAR:
July 27, 2005 SCWA held a work session for their July meeting. They picked up litter and repaired their adopted canoe launch damaged by Ivan. Washed out poles needed reset, and members hand-shoveled a mixture of clay and limestone donated by Pennsy Supply, Annville and hauled by L&C Construction to "shore up" the existing steps.. Afterwards, they ate Watermelon at the Water Works. In attendance were Bob Arnold, Jarred Bartley, Tom Embich, Stephanie Harman, Jo Ellen Litz, Todd Shepps, Jack Stouffer, and John Worrilow
Members present voted to purchase embroiders shirts. Member's cost is $10 per shirt, with an extra charge to embroider an individuals name. Members also reviewed the water pollution problem across the Swatara along Tow Path Road. June 29, 2005 Welcome all! At 9:30AM, the July 29, 2005 SCWA meeting was held at the Watershed office, 2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Attendees: Bob Arnold, Harvey Bomberger, Denise Donmoyer, Tom Embich, Carol Keesey, Jo Ellen Litz. Dave McSurdy, Todd Shepps, Emily Wade, and John Worrilow. Business: On a Worrilow/Embich motion, attendees gave permission for payment of Faren & Associates $1750 accounting bill. Tourist Promotion Display: July 1 & 2, from 9AM to 5PM, we will have a display at the Exposition Center on Rochetry Road. The Lebanon Tourist Promotion Agency invited SCWA to greet around 13,000 visitors to invite them to canoe the Swatara. Your help is needed to man the booth. So that a pass can be obtained for you, please let Jo Ellen know ASAP. Tom Embich and Todd Shepps volunteered to help on Friday. Artist Craig Andrews created a sample model of the Swatara Water Trail sign, which will be offered as an incentive for membership during the EXPO event and afterwards—until the models are exhausted. We can ask him to sign and number the creations. These are sure to be collector’s items. While they will not be available for this event, Jo Ellen will check into embroidered shirts to wear at events. The shirts would display the SCWA logo. IRS Audit: From IRS concerning a recent audit, SCWA received written confirmation of no change. Duck Hunting Inquiry: Representative Zug said, “The Game Commission said you can hunt along most of the Swatara Creek…. For more information, you can call Ed at the Game Commission Region Office, 610-926-3136.” Stay Out. Stay Alive. More tragic news. We have now doubled last year's total of quarry fatalities. Thank you for all your help getting the word out in Lebanon. Only 66 counties to go. From Bill Rathbun POWR staff change: Justin M. Shellenberger is now the Sojourn Program Coordinator. POWR Training: Organizational Development Training is provided by Judy Jordan at workshops across the state with topics such as board development, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising. She is about to set up another round of these workshops, and wanted to do an informal survey of the groups to see if there is interest in attending a workshop that paired up these organizational development topics with the data system...so maybe three hours of fundraising and then three of the data system. Does this sound like something you would be interested in, or do you feel like you could spend your time more efficiently working on another project? Dry Hydrants: We now have a working Dry Hydrant in Ono!! With an RC&D grant, East Hanover Township installed the first one 6/23/05. NRCS staff was there as a group. It's at the Heagy pond, 769 Ono Road, down the lane towards Bushong's emu farm. No problem with the installation. Ono brought the pumper/tanker out and tested it while NRCS was there. This project will help to reduce rural home owner insurance rates. STAC- On behalf of the County Commissioner’s Association of PA, Jo Ellen was appointed to DEP’s storage tank advisory committee. American Canoe Association: Swatara Creek Water Trail was nominated as an ACA Recommended Water Trail. If the nomination is accepted, SCWA would be included in an event on July 30th and published in Paddler magazine. ACA will be hosting a media event the morning of July 30th in Fredericksburg to highlight the ACA's stewardship commitment to the nation's waterways, to unveil their Water Trial Initiative, and to recognize community "Champions of Water Trails." The "Champions" award recognizes individuals or groups from across the country who have established premier water trails in their local communities. As part of this initiative, the ACA will be selecting twelve water trails from around the country for designation as "ACA-Recommended Water Trails." ACA-Recommended Water Trails are trails that meet a set of basic criteria and stand out as particularly good destinations for paddlers. ACA-Recommended Water Trails earn the right to use a special ACA "seal-of-approval" in maps, signs and other printed material related to the trail. The ACA will expand this list by designating a new group of recommended trails each year." (note from Paul Sanford) Fish & Boat coverage: A photo session took place on the Swatara Creek at the Boathouse Launch site. They needed a quick fill for the cover of the July/August issue of PA Angler & Boater magazine and what depicts an angler/boater better than someone fishing from a kayak on a water trail. They used a photo of the Water Trail signage at Boathouse to emphasize the Water Trail, its new extension and the revised trail guide. This supported a paragraph entry that describes the issue's cover. The magazine's editor and the Commission's chief photographer, Art Michaels, did a great job. Possible AMD site: Bill Friese and Dave Ravegum identified a possible AMD site north of Swopes Valley Road Bridge.
Stony Valley: Those present reviewed a report about a proposed propagation area where no one enters and no forestry leases are permitted. Apparently an old PP&L land grab that took properties by eminent domain is the underlying trust issue in the land swap.
Sweet Arrow Lake: Denise & Carol reported that Sweet Arrow is a ‘happening place.’ The Lake received a $500,000 grant from the Stein Foundation, associated with Cressona Aluminum, for a bridge at the waterfall. Further, there is an outreach team working with high school juniors in a week long environmental camp.
Swatara State Park: For clarification on reported environmental problems, Bob talked with Bill Friese about the Armor Bordner cabin. The roof needs replaced; the cabin needs Americans with Disability Act improvements; the well does not produce enough water; the septic is too small; the slope is prohibitive; there is mold; and the logs are creosoted. It would take six figures to save the site. Added to this mix is the possibility that Old State Road will be closed.
Tom was asked to see if Chuck Trovel would be willing to speak at a future Watershed meeting.
Jo Ellen will find out if Dave can have permission to “blaze” a trail from the Twin Grove Park Water Trail sign entrance parking area through the woods to the edge of the Creek. We have had numerous people express their uncertainty about which direction to travel to the Creek. OTHER: July’s meeting will be our annual work session—Watermelon at the Waterworks. We will start at 9AM. Tom will try to arrange for a donation of limestone. News Coverage: Lebanon Daily News: ¨ 6/20/05 Water trail grows with the flow, front page Pottsville Republican: ¨ 6/25-26/05 Water Issue in Pine Grove—without funding, borough rejects adding township businesses ¨ 6/23/05 For “Y” kids, sweet time—Nature revealed in YMCA’s 1st ‘Day at Lake’, front page featuring Denise Donmoyer Patriot News: ¨ 6/7/05 Park Consultant will address ‘nuts and bolts’ May 25, 2005 Welcome all! Attendees: Dick & June Blouch, Harvey Bomberger, Betty Conner, George Constanz, Denise Donmoyer, Tom Embich, Carl Keesey, Ann Marie Lasky, Karen Light, Jo Ellen Litz, Todd Shepps, Dave McSurdy, Emily Wade. Business: Sojourn Success: Fabulous team work! Good time. Good Company. Cleaner Swatara minus 131 tires and approximately six tons of garbage, much of it recycled. For example, metal and toys were recycled. More details at both http://www.mbcomp.com/swatara/canoe/pics15th/Movies.htm and http://www.mbcomp.com/swatara/canoe/15th.htm .Water Trail: Signs are assembled and installed. Dedication took place at the sojourn. Christened with Water Balloons. Maps are available in map boxes at Creek accesses, if picked up at the Watershed office, or by sending a request along with a stamped, self-addressed, legal sized envelope to 2501 Cumberland St., Suite 4, Lebanon PA 17042. PA Fish and Boat Commission offered to help with promotion/ press releases. More details at http://www.mbcomp.com/swatara/Projects/WaterTrailDedication.htm .
Tire Recycling request forwarded to our State Representatives. Both Pete Zug and Mauree Gingrich have already agreed to research this issue. Growing Greener letter to the editor. Ballot question passed statewide.
SCWA assisted with an inventory of inactively mined quarriesTo keep everyone informed, here is an updated 'inactive' quarry list. Additions/corrections welcome.
This effort will also prove helpful for our local EMA in responding to accidents. Prior to an emergency, we need to chart the best access points too. If you can find an overhead view of the quarry on an on-line mapping program, please forward a picture too. Thanks for your interest and any help that you can provide. Embich suggested reviewing lacustrine wetlands and quarries identified on topographic maps. During the meeting, IRS agent Scott Johnson called. After answering a few final questions, he said that a no-change letter with an advisory concerning 1099’s will be issued this date. McSurdy reported on his Water Trail Guardian experiences. Apparently a Swatara State Park sign just south of Twin Grove Park receives the heaviest usage. He also took thirty people on a wildflower walk in Swatara State Park. Finally, Dave noted that Twin Grove Park now rents mountain bikes. Litz added that on Thursday Twin Grove Park will dedicate a Ferris wheel and whip and introduce two chipmunk mascots. Keesey reviewed a Lake appreciation picnic at Sweet Arrow Lake attended by 40 people. A rare 1930’s film showing boat races on the lake will be shown at a July 16 movie night on the Lake. Using Cedar Run as an example, Blouch emphasized the rejuvenation of the economy of an area from rail trails. Lasky shared that a $5000 grant from DCED secured by Representative Gingrich will aid in repairing 46 steps and repairing erosion in Quittie Creek Nature Park.
Embich talked about an aquatic nuisance program for zebra muscles and a July workday at the Water Works canoe launch. He and Art Schiavo believe that creeping juniper is durable enough to withstand walking and retain topsoil Donmoyer is working on a rain garden at the clubhouse for storm water management at Sweet Arrow Lake. A Master Gardner and a local contractor are assisting. Emily Wade reported that the Wenger Feed pullet houses are officially closed, and the nutrient management plan is updated. At a future meeting, Conners will present a Power Point on the Lower Susquehanna Public Hearing recently held in Camp Hill. She also suggested that we should have a local native plant sale, perhaps hosted by the Conservation District. OTHER: Doctor George Constanz, Canaan Valley Institute, gave a lively and interesting talk on Peepers (tree frogs). In short, when the earth raised up forming mountains and valleys, the rivers separated colonies, which evolved into differing species. April 27, 2005 Welcome all! Our newest lifetime member is Kaylor Architects. In attendance were: Attendees: Bob Arnold, Jared Bartley, Dick Blouch, June Blouch, Denise Donmoyer, Tom Embich, Bob Evanchalk, Carol Keesey, Ann Lasky, Jo Ellen Litz, Dave McSurdy, Todd Shepps (an intern from Leadership Lebanon Valley/Chamber of Commerce), Jack Stouffer, Jenna Sohianni (a student government intern), Emily Wade, John Worrilow. Business: John Worrilow’s 84th birthday. A Worrilow/Arnold motion nominating “Porcupine” Pat McKinney for a DCNR forest stewardship award passed unanimously. A Worrilow/Arnold motion supporting a letter for the Klinger property grant by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy also passed unanimously. A Donmoyer/Lasky motion passed to purchase two canoe portage carts for use on the Sojourn. Swatara Sojourn update: ¨ Judy Jordan and Jo Ellen met with Chris O’Hara at Bass Pro and an Old Town Dirigo 120 Cloud Kayak was donated for the Sojourns. At the Union Canal Tunnel, a demonstration preceded today’s meeting. ¨ Count to date: 38 to canoe on Saturday, 30 for dinner, and 24 to camp. Sunday: 30 for breakfast, and 33 to canoe. The numbers will surely grow during the remaining time. May 14 & 15 – volunteers needed to help man a booth and participate in a demonstration at Bass Pro.Swatara State Park: possible cabin dismantlingBill Achor inquiry concerning ethanol plant. Future program. Tires were recycled on Earth Day by the Penn State Ag Extension Agency at EXPO. on Earth Day at the Quittie Wetland, Lebanon County Conservation District hosted an Envirothon. Ebay Property: Owner called. He said that he is considering donating the property. Intern inquiry by Dylan Moyer, a student. Ed Copenhaver at Stony Bridge Landscaping and the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association will receive an award from the PA Secretary of Ag at the Union Canal on Friday, Arbor Day, and plant a tree that emphasizes the 'Pennsylvania Preferred' program, which is the seal of quality-grown products registered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Open pit: Compost leaching. Sinkholes on site. Mediation with a distraught neighbor. South Annville groundwater: 2 million gallons of egg wash were lost through a sinkhole in an unlined earthen pit. DEP is monitoring the groundwater. Burn Ban: Low humidity and dead leaves caused brush fires. Recent rains have helped. IRS --Business names were run on the Department of State web site, and I turned over information to CPA Faren to respond to a request for 1099s. Only non-corporate entities should receive a 1099 if they received over $600 from SCWA. Four 1099s were prepared by our CPA to forward to the auditor. Certified mail will be used to ensure receipt. A copy of the paperwork is filed with the SCWA permanent records.
GRANTS: EELS: Audio CDs were distributed to members present. Many thanks to Gordon Weiss and the WLBR/WQIC studios! Water Trail: We received sign faces and decals for map boxes. The ship date for posts and map boxes is Friday 4/29/05. We signed up with PA One-Call. We are waiting on approval to dig. An assembly date will be set. Bill Friese and Swatara State Park rangers will dig holes for and help install the upper five signs. Kyle Boltz will dig holes and will help to install lower two signs. Craig Andrews and Dave Ravegum offered assistance too. OTHER: A $49,961 Fish & Boat grant is available for stream restoration, habitat enhancement, and recreation on the Tulpehocken & Quittapahilla Creeks. The PA Recreation & Park Society’s First Annual Greenway & Trail Conference is May 5-6, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg West in Mechanicsburg, PA INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Jack Worrilow: Commented on the planned use of the anaerobic digester methane output from the City of Lebanon Wastewater Treatment Plant; 17,000 customers of the facility. Also, responded to comments about the Siegrist supply dam for the City of Lebanon Water Authority plant and the continued need for upgrading capacity to meet future expansion needs in the Valley.
Carol Keesey: Noted several events at Sweet Arrow Lake – A SKIP clean-up was completed during April; future events on May 22 and at the Bear Creek Festival will help promote Sweet Arrow Lake efforts.
Dave McSurdy: Nature walk at Sweet Arrow Lake is scheduled for 2 to 3 PM, May 1; a second event is also scheduled for Swatara State Park leaving from Swopes Valley Road on May 22.
Denise Donmoyer: Commented on the large amount of debris, tires, unmentionables, etc. from the SKIP clean-up event; Sweet Arrow Lake Appreciation day event on May 22, 1PM to evening announced – invitation extended to all interested – Canoe, kayak, etc. if canoe needed contact Denise at 570-345-8952 or |
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