PerkIOmenWatershed.org
Title
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Description
To serve the people and communities of the Perkiomen Watershed by preserving and protecting land and water resources through commitment to and leadership in environmental education, watershed stewardship and conservation programs.
The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is a nonprofit organization founded in 1964 by local citizens to combat pollution in the Perkiomen Creek and its tributaries. Our watershed encompasses 362 square miles and 57 municipalities in Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. We provide an integrated approach to environmental issues of the Perkiomen Watershed area through environmental education, watershed stewardship and conservation programs. Our basic principle is that all the people living in the watershed have a common interest in, and dependence on, the quality and quantity of their water, soil, air, wildlife, and other natural resources.
The Conservancy has more than 500 individual and family memberships, over 30 municipal members, a Board of Directors representing business, the professions and education, an Advisory Board consisting of community leaders and a dedicated staff of 6. For over 40 years, we have been supported through the generosity of our members and contributions from many foundations, corporations and local businesses.
