The BCWA is an independent, non-profit organization formed in 1993, providing a structure and focal point to improve the quality of Blacklick Creek watershed. With 420 square miles in Western Pennsylvania, including Cambria and Indiana Counties, the watershed is a major contributor to the Conemaugh River Drainage Basin. The Association is organized to: ~ Promote conservation of watersheds natural resources. ~ Conduct educational & scientific investigation & research related to environment within and borders with the watershed. ~ Distribute information regarding the resources of the watershed to interested parties and the general public. ~ Educate individuals and organizations in the value of stream controls. ~ Accelerate existing government programs and promote necessary conservation to those beneficial to the watershed. ~ Obtain assistance from various sources to develop and protect the watershed resources. ~ Accelerate existing governmental programs and promote additional programs for sound conservation. Practices, including acquisition, leasing, and development of lands in the watershed, in order to promote the watershed's founding purpose.
297 Sarah Street
Homer City, PA, 15748
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Phone: 724-349-9474
bcwapa@gmail.com
blacklickcreekwatershed.org
