Lebanon County Conservation District Holds Swatara Creek Water Quality Field Day

Written by Shannon Wehinger on October 20, 2023. Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight

Photo provided by Lebanon County Conservation District.

On October 17, 2023, Lebanon County Conservation District (LCCD) held a Swatara Creek Water Quality Field Day. The event was held at Boathouse Park in Hershey, PA. PACD’s Leadership Development Manager, Matt Miller, attended the event.

In addition to LCCD, the United States Geological Survey and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service presented during the event. The main topic of discussion was the real-time, 24-hour super gage water quality monitor recently installed along the Swatara Creek. The experts discussed sampling techniques and monitoring using the new installation.