Description
A gravel parking lot in poor condition on the east side of Verree Road was located on the Pennypack Creek floodplain and subsequently replaced with a wetland. Continue reading
Pennypack Creek
Holmesburg Dam Removal
Description
The Holmesburg Dam was a dry-laid stone dam constructed on the lower Pennypack Creek, 2.2 miles upstream of the confluence with the Delaware River. Continue reading
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Stormwater Wetland
Location
The T-VSSI researchers installed a Stormwater Wetland and associated Riparian Buffer along Terwood Run, south of the Inverness Road bridge at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT). Continue reading
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Stormwater Wet Ponds
Location
The T-VSSI project team constructed two Upland Stormwater Wet Ponds at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT) within the Pennypack Creek Watershed. Continue reading
Pennypack Ecological Trust Infiltration Trenches
Location
The T-VSSI project team constructed three stormwater Infiltration Trenches at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT) within the Pennypack Creek Watershed, which spans a 12-municipality area, encompassing parts of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties. Continue reading
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Parking Lot Infiltration Gallery
Location
The T-VSSI researchers installed an Infiltration Gallery at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT), located within the Pennypack Creek Watershed. Continue reading
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Riparian Buffer
Location
The T-VSSI researchers installed a Stormwater Wetland and associated Riparian Buffer along Terwood Run, south of the Inverness Road bridge at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT). Continue reading
PECO Naturalized Areas Restoration
Description
As a part of PECO’s Environmental Initiative and LEED certification process, existing turfgrass areas at the company’s Berwyn Complex in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, and its Warminster Service Building in Bucks County are being converted to native warm season grasses. Continue reading
Horsham Township Riparian Buffer Plantings
Description
With two TreeVitalize grants providing the funding and volunteers providing the manpower, the Montgomery County Conservation District oversaw the planting of 670 trees on two sections of the Natural Lands Trust Property at Welsh Road and Mann Road in Horsham Township. Continue reading
Horsham Gate Shopping Center Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
A commercial shopping center, Horsham Gate’s site is covered by over 80% impervious surfaces. Careful planning was needed to capture, cleanse and control stormwater runoff utilizing Best Management Practices. Continue reading
Hatboro Station Commuter Lot Stormwater Management Techniques
Description
The Hatboro Train Station Commuter Lot contained no storm water management or water quality controls before this project was undertaken. Continue reading
Blair Mill Elementary School ‘Watershed Day’ BMP Installation
Description
On Saturday, April 25th, 2009, Blair Mill Elementary School held its first Watershed Day event. There were hands on activities for the children to get involved in as well as displays from many local environmental agencies. Continue reading