Allegheny Front: The Future Of Watershed Groups In PA

About a decade ago, watershed groups proliferated in Pennsylvania, thanks to the Growing Greener Program and the infusion of state money. Small groups of volunteers tackled pollution on their local rivers and streams. What they lacked in technical expertise, they made up for in passion. But is it time now for watershed groups to turn pro? Have they reached a watershed moment in their mission?

            In the first story, the Allegheny Front radio programs looks at the future of watershed groups, the Allegheny Front's Deborah Weisberg spent time with the Jacobs Creek Watershed Association in Mt. Pleasant, south of Pittsburgh.
             Click here to listen to the program.

 


7/26/2010

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