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Watershed Management Committee Meetings

The next public meeting of the Watershed Management Committee will be 10:00 a.m. Sept. 9, 2008 at the New Garden Township Building, 299 Starr Rd, Landenberg, PA.

At the request of the Executive Subcommittee, Dr. John Jackson has graciously agreed to do a presentation on the science behind the value of reforesting watersheds up to as much as 40%. He will address the societal challenges associated with reaching such goals. This presentation will help to guide the Management Committee as we begin conducting a study on reforesting our watershed and plan future projects to utilize reforestation as a tool to address water quality and quantity issues. As always our meetings are open to the public.

New Garden Township Building

 

Directions

From Delaware: Take Rt. 41 north of Hockessin past Kaolin; turn left onto Starr Road and the township building is on your right just past the intersection with Newark Road.

From Pennsylvania: Go south on Rt. 41 from Rt. 1 through Avondale and turn right at Newark Rd and then right at Starr Rd; the township building will be on your immediate right.

 

AGENDA

· Welcome and Introductions

· Approval of April 8, 2008 Minutes & schedule the next meeting

· The Science and Societal Issues of Watershed Reforestation – Dr. John Jackson, Stroud Water Research Center

· Subcommittee Reports - Includes updates on introductory brochure, Pennsylvania land conservation projects, flora & fauna surveys, proposed White Clay restoration project, visitor/trail guide & proposed Chester County White Clay multi-municipal trail project

· National Park Service Report

· Local River Administrator Report – Budget, fall program; update on Delaware properties: Stopyra, Newark Country Club, Paper Mill Road parcels; City of Newark Comp Plan & ordinance review; New Garden Town Center; Newark water raceway; Curtis Paper Mill Site Redevelopment; White Clay Creek Fest

· Old Business

· New Business