Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is partnering with Duquesne University and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy on a comprehensive watershed-wide sampling program. The comprehensive sampling program includes:
- Louisiana Waterthrush surveys
- Water chemistry sampling
- Fish surveys
- Macroinvertebrate sampling
- Hellbender surveys
- Mussel surveys
A pilot sampling program was conducted in 2020 in partnership with Chatham University.
Years
2020-ongoing
Impacts
This information will be used to determine priority restoration opportunities, pollutant sources, and a more thorough understanding of the biodiversity of the watershed.
Lead organization
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Funders
PA Department of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener Fund, Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Natural Resource Conservation Service Regional Conservation Partner Program