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The Paxton Creek Watershed & Education Association was founded in 2001 with a three-part mission:

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1) Protect and enhance watershed resources,

2) Solve watershed problems, and

3) Facilitate hands-on environmental education.

Learn more about PCWEA and the Paxton Creek Watershed – Link

Meetings

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Everyone interested in the environment, conservation, water resources, or our watershed specifically is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. They are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We have been holding Zoom meetings, however, we are transitioning to in-person meetings at local parks. Please check this page for up-to-date information or check our Facebook page.

We have a new Zoom Link – Please use our Contact Form to request the NEW LINK.

PCWEA’s Nov 12, 2024 Meeting will be at 4:45 PM. Will Not Be Held In Lieu Of Annual Meeting. This will be a virtual meeting. Don’t be shy – please join us!

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Where Is . . .

watershed location

The Paxton Creek Watershed is situated within four municipalities in Central Pennsylvania – the City of Harrisburg, Susquehanna Township, Lower Paxton Township, and the Borough of Pennbrook.

Its headwaters are on Blue Mountain and it discharges into the Susquehanna River at two locations, by means of spillway discharge from Wildwood Lake in Susquehanna Township and south of the City of Harrisburg, near Steelton. For additional information about the watershed – Watershed Characteristics

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