Watershed Groups

We consider Chester County's watershed protection groups our best resource for improving the quality of life in our area. Issues such as sprawl, open space and agricultural conservation, water quality and supply, and historic preservation are boilerplate subjects in every watershed's mission statement. Many watershed groups are now beginning to realize that climate protection cannot be segregated from their goals. Increasing average global temperatures are now associated with increased incidents of both flooding and drought (and less recharge), decreased agricuture yields, decreased dairy production, and increased rates of vector-borne disease.

Brandywine Valley Association

Chester Ridley Crum Watershed

Elks Creek Watershed Association

Green Valleys Association

Octoraro Watershed Association

Red Clay Valley Association

White Clay Creek Watershed Managemant

Please contact your watershed organization to find out what they are doing to address climate protection.

View Watersheds, the county's Planning Commission document, including excellent Chesco Watershed maps.