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Red Streams Blue
BVA was recently awarded grants to
implement projects from the Red Streams Blue Restoration Plans
See Radley Run and
Plum Run Streams for details.
What is the Red
Streams Blue Program?
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Our map shows
the streams that do not meet water quality standards in red.
Blue streams meet the standards.
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The goal of the
Red Streams Blue Program is to ensure that all streams in
the Brandywine Watershed meet PA water quality standards.
Why is the Red Streams Blue Program so important?
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The Brandywine
Creek is the drinking water source for much of Chester
County as well as Wilmington, Delaware.
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The Brandywine
Creek provides recreation for many residents, including
fishing kayaking and swimming.
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The
Brandywine Creek and its tributaries provide habitat and
natural corridors for wildlife.
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The beauty of the Brandywine Watershed is an important
natural resource.
How will we make
Red Streams Blue?
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Identify
the impaired segments and reasons for
impairment
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Develop a
Restoration Plan to identify possible area for improvements
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Select projects
to be undertaken based on cost, impact and priority
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Build
partnerships within the restoration area
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Identify
funding sources
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Complete
restoration projects
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Help us
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Ways to Help Us Make Red Streams Blue
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Join the BVA: Become one of 900 members who are helping to restore and
protect this priceless resource
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Become a Watershed Steward:
Learn how to take better care of these natural resources and
how you can make a difference
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Join an
Environmental Stream Team: These are your neighbors, all
volunteers, who work together to monitor stream water
quality
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Enjoy the
Brandywine Creek and its watershed: This is the payoff of
the Red Streams Blue Program
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