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Warwick Township, Lancaster County. A Comprehensive Watershed Management Strategy. Comprehensive Watershed Management. Storm Water Management Best Management Practices (BMPs) Stream Restoration Wetland Creation Agricultural BMPs Residential Industrial Recreation Wildlife Habitat
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Warwick Township, Lancaster County A Comprehensive Watershed Management Strategy
Comprehensive Watershed Management • Storm Water Management Best Management Practices (BMPs) • Stream Restoration • Wetland Creation • Agricultural BMPs • Residential • Industrial • Recreation • Wildlife Habitat • Wellhead Protection "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Umbrella Organization The Lititz Run Watershed Alliance (LRWA) • Warwick Township (lead municipality) • Lititz Borough • Warwick School District • Environmental Groups • Industry/Commercial Businesses • Senior Corps • Farmers/Agricultural Community • Donegal Chapter of the Trout Unlimited • Millport Conservancy "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Highlighted Program The Agricultural BMPs Program • What is it? A funding program to encourage and implement agricultural BMPs throughout the Lititz Run Watershed; funding is provided through the acquisition of grant funding; Warwick Township and LRWA apply for grants to fund BMP implementation The Lititz Run Watershed is a tributary of the Conestoga River, which is a tributary of the Susquehanna River "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Highlighted Program The Agricultural BMPs Program • What is the program’s purpose? The program seeks to concurrently address two frequently perceived objectives • Maintain the viability of the farm economy in Lancaster County • Preserve the cultural and natural resource of the Chesapeake Bay "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Highlighted Projects Hess Farm Challenges: Stream Bank Erosion, Stream Bank Sluffing, Livestock Access (elimination of livestock access and summer shelter), Manure Runoff (apparent direct discharge), Storm Water Runoff, Feedlot Erosion Completed Planning: P-Based Nutrient Management Plan Soil & Water Conservation Plan Implemented BMPs: Stream Bank Fencing, Manure Storage, Storm Water Controls, Gutters, Nose-Pump Waterers "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Highlighted Projects Wenger Farm Challenges: Stream Bank Erosion, Barnyard Runoff (apparent direct discharge), Storm Water Runoff, Milk House Wash Water, Pasture Erosion Completed Planning: P-Based Nutrient Management Plan Soil & Water Conservation Plan Implemented BMPs: Stabilized Crossings, Stream Bank Fencing, Manure Storage, Improved Exercise Lot, Storm Water Controls (diversion), Gutters, Pasture Re-grading and Seeding "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Results "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Results "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Results "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Results "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Results "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Benefits "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Benefits "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Collective Benefits "A Community Improving Its Water Quality
Thank You Questions? Contact Information: Daniel L. Zimmerman, Township Manager dzimmerman@warwicktownship.org www.warwicktownship.org "A Community Improving Its Water Quality