The Scranton Times Tribune reported Wednesday on a day camp hosted by the Lackawanna River Corridor Association and PA American Water to educate children about water quality and how aquatic macroinvertebrates are an indicator of river health.

Students did a hands-on water quality assessment of the river that included pH, electrical conductivity and macroinvertebrate surveys to identify mayflies and stoneflies.  They also learned how orange water flowing from abandoned coal mines affects river water quality.

Also participating in the program were the Eastern Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Penn State Extension.

NewsClip: Aquatic Insects Share Secret of Lackawanna River’s Health

8/10/2015