South Fayette Conservation Group

Working to ensure the conservation, protection and enhancement
of our natural and recreational resources

South Fayette Township Watersheds Visual Assessment

Volunteers walked the three largest streams located within South Fayette Township collecting data.

Data collected included identification of environmental issues, including areas of stream bank erosion, excess sedimentation, AMD discharges and impaired watercourse segments.

The data collected will be utilized to identify strategies to preserve and protect the existing natural resources in the township as well as identify areas that require varying levels of remediation to restore these resources to their natural condition.

The data will also be used to develop storm water best management practices within the township.

Millers Run Stream

Photo on the left shows Millers Run before the Gladden AMD Discharge site.
Photo on right shows the Gladden AMD Discharge entering into Millers Run.

Coal Run Stream

Photo on the left was taken near Alpine Road. 
Photo on the right was taken near Chartiers Creek and shows AMD contamination.

Robinson Run Stream

Photo on the left was taken near the Panhandle Trail.
Photo on the right was taken in Sturgeon near a sewer overflow.

Project Update as of August 2011: 

Data collection is complete.  Mackin Engineering is compiling the data into a report that will be used to prioritize and justify future projects.