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Posts from the ‘LeTort Spring Run’ Category

09.15.011. Repair damaged sections of wall from LeTort Park to Carlisle Barracks within the Borough of Carlisle. Wall restoration should attempt, when possible, to increase mean velocities within the channel and to incorporate fish habitat structures.

09.15.0110. Promote a greenway corridor as a potential conservation zone through revision to municipal ordinances.

09.15.015. Contract with a consultant to conduct an analysis oflocal sewer systems to determine availability / existence of emergency backup power and automated notification devices.

09.15.0116. Post information signs in areas with public access to stream (i.e. Public Parks, Camp Grounds, Residential Areas, etc.) describing sensitive nature of stream and watershed and promoting conservation practice.

09.15.012. Contract with a consultant for the design of a stream restoration project in the Shady Lane section of the stream. If successful, the restoration techniques developed could be utilized on future projects on other sections of the stream.

09.15.0111. Review Erosion and Sedimentation measures at Union Quarry and suggest any needed implementation measures.

09.15.016. Update all municipal ordinances to protect natural springs that feed to the LeTort. Protection should include limiting water withdrawal and development near the spring or within its recharge zone.

09.15.011. Installation of Water Quality Inlets on stormwater systems near all pipe discharge locations.

09.15.013. Implement a public education initiative for identified agricultural operations within the watershed. Promote Best Management Practices including limiting access of livestock to the stream, the establishment, enlarging and / or enhancement of buffer zones and improving erosion controls.

09.15.0112. Continue to promote and participate in public education programs and field trips to the LeTort.