North Fork Watershed Association

Welcome to our website!

To protect and preserve the North Fork Watershed. This will be done through community-based education, outreach, and implementation of a comprehensive plan to monitor the water quality of North Fork.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOW HAS A NEW WEBSITE:

www.jeffersonconservation.com

For 2010 Watershed Camp information click on this link.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE TOBY CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, WARSAW SPORTSMEN, AND SIGEL SPORTMEN FOR THEIR HELP IN THE APRIL 15 PRE-SEASON STOCKING AT BLOWTOWN BRIDGE, JONES BRIDGE, AND THE DAM IN BROOKVILLE

Fishermen and members of the NFWA may be interested in visiting the following web page:

http://drsems.tripod.com/northfork.html

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NFWA Business & Organizational Members;

Brookville Firemen's Club Brookville Municipal Authority (www.brookvilleborough.org )

Fraternal Order of Eagles 938 Iron Furnace Chapter of Trout Unlimited (www.ironfurnacetu.org )

Leadbetters Health and Fitness Center, Brookville McKinney Funeral Home Plyler's Car Wash

Plyler's Buffet & Family Restaurant (814-849-8500) S&T Bank, Brookville Deemer Holdings

Mikes Supermarket Veolia Environmental Services Gerry and Jane Mercatoris

Warsaw Twp. Sportsmen Club (www.warsawsportsmansclub.com)

Dennison, Dennison, & Harper (www.dennisonharper.com)

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Camp 2009 was condensed into 3 full days in July. Students learned about macroinvertebrates, and other aquatic organisms that indicate a healthy stream. They also participated in discussions about what a watershed really is and how it functions. Lots of hiking, swimming, and fun! 2009 camp was sponsored by NFWA and the Jefferson County Conservation District.

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Volunteer work on the splash dam

Completed

Above is a pic from stream shocking performed on Manners Run on September 8th, 2008.

This method of fish assessment, performed by PA Fish Commission Personnel, and assisted by NFWA Members,

shocks the fish in a small portion of the stream, stunning them long enough to record their size, species, etc.

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THE NORTH FORK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION IS SEEKING ACTIVE MEMBERS

If you are a person who:

Enjoys the outdoors
Values the quality and beauty of our watershed
Likes participating in group activities
Has an appreciation for learning new information about our watershed and the aquatic life it supports
Values the power of volunteerism and community

.... You may want to attend a monthly meeting to check out what is going on! New members are always welcome and participation is only required in as much as a member is willing and able.

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