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Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team Publishes 2010 Annual Report
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The Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team initiative by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy published its 2010 annual report this week outlining its accomplishments for the year. During the year 43 volunteer “Stream Stewards” and staff, the Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team collected 667 water samples from Abandoned Mine Discharges, AMD treatment systems, and rivers impacted by AMD.
These samples came from over 150 sites throughout the Kiski-Conemaugh River Basin where samples were collected yearly, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly, based on need. Many of these sites were located at the 26 AMD treatment systems that the Stream Team regularly monitored; however, some were sites chosen in preparation for treatment.
The Stream Team also helped the Paint Creek Regional Watershed Association secure a $306,000 Growing Greener grant from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Among the awards received by the Stream Team in 2010 were--
-- 1st Place-Most Innovative at the Ohio River Watershed Celebration;
-- PA Association of Environmental Educator's Outstanding Educator Award;
-- PA Association of Environmental Educator's Outstanding Education Program Award; and
-- PA Association of Environmental Educator's Endorsement for Trout In The Classroom.
For more more on the Stream Team's accomplishments and to support their programs, visit the Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team webpage.
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