Nutrient loading and subsequent eutrophication are a growing concern in the Chesapeake Bay. As a result, nutrient and sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) were established by the United States Environmental Protection Agencfor the Chesapeake Bay. The TMDL limits are far reaching, affecting the Susquehanna headwaters in Delaware County, NY. In order to help achieve the TMDL, Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) received a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) grant from Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) to conduct a geomorphic assessment on Ouleout Creek, a tributary to the Susquehanna River.
Read the full article by Ian Gedicks on the Franklin Local website.