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TOOKANY/TACONY-FRANKFORD PARTNERSHIP

Explore the transition from a partnership to an independent nonprofit in the highly urbanized Tacony-Frankford watershed. Learn about challenges faced and strategies utilized, including community engagement events, environmental assessments, and volunteer initiatives. Discover the impact of rain barrel projects and conservation efforts in both rural and urban areas. Get insights into the River Conservation Plan and management goals to enhance stream habitats and water quality. Engage with a diverse network of organizations and stakeholders working towards a common mission.

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TOOKANY/TACONY-FRANKFORD PARTNERSHIP

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  1. TOOKANY/TACONY-FRANKFORD PARTNERSHIP From Partnership to Independent Nonprofit

  2. Map of TTF Watershed

  3. A Highly Urbanized Areaand it’s many challenges Leveraging the RCP (public) and the IWMP (hard science)

  4. Community Events - RCP Engaging the Public - community/residents Great Blue Heron Day

  5. Park Clean Ups - RCP • Block Captains • Park Users • Youth Bingham St. Clean-up

  6. Political Support - RCP Reaching out to Local Leadership

  7. Biological Assessments - IWMP Algae Sampling - chemical Physical Habitat • Science of IWMP

  8. Kicknetting • IWMP Fish Shocking Macroinvertebrate Assessments

  9. Volunteer Visual Assessments • RCP & IWMP Blend of basic science and hands on activity Training

  10. Pipe and Concrete Crossing Volunteer Visual Assessment Photographs • RCP & IWMP Trash in the Stream Vehicle in the Stream

  11. Channelized Area Bridge and Woody Debris Wildflower Meadow Jenkintown Water Snake

  12. Rain Barrel Project Early Action Project • Public can make a difference • Volunteer action

  13. Rain Barrel Project What is a Rain Barrel: • Collects the water from downspouts, which lead water from roof to the ground or storm sewer. • Usually consists of: - a plastic storage container with lid - a system that diverts water into the barrel - an overflow that diverts water away from the house - a screen to keep out debris - water spigot to which a hose can attach

  14. Installation Step One: Cut downspout Step Three: Place barrel under diverter Step Four: Use and maintain Step Two: Attach diverter

  15. Rural Area • Barrel give-away • Mandatory training • Monitoring Urban Area

  16. River Conservation Plan/IWMP Management Options/Goals • Improve Stream Habitat and Living Resources • Improve Instream Flow Conditions • Water Quality and Pollutant Loads • Improve and Protect Stream Corridors • Flooding • Quality of Life • Stewardship, Communication and Coordination

  17. Time to Implement PlansEstablishing the Entity

  18. Informal Partnership Mission

  19. 501 C 3Board Members • Fairmount Park Commission • Frankford Group Ministry • Abington Township • Centro Nueva Creacion • Montgomery County Commissioners • Arcadia University • Montgomery County Conservation District • Cheltenham Township • PECO Energy Company • Philadelphia City Planning Commission • Awbury Arboretum

  20. Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) • Frankford Community Development Corporation • Pennsylvania Horticultural Society • Pennsylvania Environmental Council • Senior Environment Corps • Mayor’s Executive Office • Heritage Conservancy • Philadelphia Water Department • Jenkintown Borough • Steffen & Associates • Office of City Councilwoman Tasco • Rockledge Borough Office

  21. Questions?

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