How Does Wetland Restoration Aid in Flood Control?

How Does Wetland Restoration Aid in Flood Control?

Wetlands and floodplains, once seen as disease-filled swamps, are now recognized for their critical role in maintaining environmental balance. Awareness of how these natural landscapes support ecosystems, improve water quality, and provide natural flood control has...
Case Study: Milltown Dam

Case Study: Milltown Dam

Milltown Dam is located in Chester County, PA, on the East Branch of Chester Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) identified Milltown Dam as hazardous in 2015, and East Goshen Township was tasked...
Improving Water Quality Through Dam Removal

Improving Water Quality Through Dam Removal

Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and especially in Pennsylvania, relict milldams and low-head dams are coming under scrutiny as dangerous and unnecessary. Many were built over a century ago to provide power, control flooding, or create a reservoir for irrigation or...
How Does Wetlands Restoration Benefit Biodiversity?

How Does Wetlands Restoration Benefit Biodiversity?

Draining wetlands for new construction or in the name of site improvement has been practiced for hundreds of years. However, wetlands removal has affected our environment in ways that now take concerted efforts to mitigate. Let’s explore how ecology and environment...
Case Study: Long’s Park

Case Study: Long’s Park

Case Study: Long’s Park Long’s Park, located on the northwest edge of Lancaster City, is a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike. Owned and operated by the city, it is a total of 80 acres including a petting zoo, pavilions, ball fields, and the...