Projects
Knotweed removal project in Lehigh Parkway.
LLWS act to preserve and protect our watershed.
2023 Actions: 9 Projects
175 Trees and Bushes Planted
20 Truckloads of Trash and 48 Tires removed from multiple creek sites
48 water sampling locations evaluated for salt
3 truckloads of knotweed cut and collected
400 student interactions
Gave needed TLC to last year’s plantings
Trash Cleanups
The battle with carelessly tossed food trash and intentionally tossed bulk trash continues. Cleanups are organized for early spring and late fall. Join us as an individual or a group!
Also we are always looking for cleanup locations. Reach out to suggest areas within the watershed, which are in need.
Tree Plantings
Planting trees and shrubs improves wildlife habitat and water quality in our creeks by filtering pollutants and cooling water temperatures. We plant trees in the spring and fall each year.
Water Testing
Winter road salt, fertilizers, pesticides and sediment are carried to streams by rainwater and groundwater. Water testing quantifies and locates the impacts.
Contact us for a winter road salt monitoring kit or join our late summer sampling effort.
Learn More on our Salt Page, under Education.
Education
The next generation of environmental stewards are in our schools today. Our goal is to connect in fun and positive ways. Our education committee plans to host a watershed day in September and we are looking for partner organizations and volunteers with ideas and time.
Knotweed is one of several invasive species attacking our creek sides. Each June we work with local governments to fight back. Its a great way to work hard for a good cause. Where else can you swing a machete with a few friends?
Knotweed Knockdown
Tree knocked down by a buck
Tree damaged by buck rubbing
Tree Maintenance
LLWS commit to checking in on the trees we plant for their first 3-5 years. Young trees are preyed on by many animals. 4-10’ high trees are knocked over and de-barked by bucks rubbing their antlers on the trees. We go out each season to replace protective sleeves and re-stake down trees to give the saplings a chance to mature.