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STREAMWATCH HOTLINE NUMBERS
Report all incidents and emergencies to the appropriate PA State
Emergency Numbers listed below:
PA Department of Environmental Protection
800-541-2050
Fish Kill:
PA Fish and Boat Commission SE Regional Office
8AM-4PM 717-626-0228
Or Call 911 after hours to report the problem
Wetlands Filling:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Services
8AM-4:30PM 814-234-4094
Soil Erosion/Stormwater Problems:
Chester County Conservation District, West
Chester 610-696-5126
Poison Control Center:
Philadelphia
800-722-7112
Brandywine Valley
Association
610-793-1090
Robert G. Struble, Jr.
WHAT TO DO IF....
As concerned citizens, we have an obligation to protect our
environment when we see something happening that could be harmful. Some of
this involves some common sense. First, be sure there really is a
problem. Second, don't place yourself in a potentially dangerous situation
where a confrontation is involved or you could be exposed to toxic
materials. Let the proper authorities handle this.
In general, document what you have observed. Write down
the date, time, and conditions during which the incident occurred. If
individuals are involved, try to get a license number or company name from a
vehicle. Take samples when you can, but don't endanger yourself or family
by allowing them to contact food or clothing. Again, be mindful of your
own safety.
Below are typical situations that can occur and what you might
do to remedy them.
You see a FISHKILL in your stream
1. If possible, collect several dead fish and place them in a plastic
ziploc bag. Place in refrigerator, not freezer. Wear protective
gloves. (Don't contaminate your food!)
2. Collect a water sample in sterile container and place in
refrigerator. (Don'Contaminate your food!)
3. Call: a) PA DEP at (800)541-2050,
b) PA Waterway Patrolman - SE
Regional Office (717)626-0228,
c) BVA (610)793-1090. |
You see what you think is
an ILLEGAL ACTIVITY ALONG THE STREAM. (Cutting trees along a streambank,
machinery in stream)
1. If possible, take pictures or
videos of the siuation.
2. Call: a) West Caln township manager (610-384-5643,
b) Chester
County Conservation District (610)696-5126 (daytime only),
c) BVA
(610)793-1090. |
You see
STORMWATER/EROSION OF SOIL entering a stream
1. If possible, take pictures or videos of the situation.
2. Call: a) West Caln township manager (610)384-5643,
b) Chester
County Conservation District (610)696-5126 (daytime only),
c) BVA
(610)793-1090. |
You see what you think is
ILLEGAL DUMPING INTO A STREAM
1. Get a license number or name from vehicle.
2. Call: a) West Caln township manager,
b) Local police
(610)384-3115,
c) BVA (610)793-1090. |
You see someone filling
what you believe to be a WETLAND
1. If possible, take pictures or videos of the situation.
2. Call: a) West Caln township manager,
b) U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service (814) 234-4090,
c) PA DEP (800)541-2050,
d) BVA (610)793-1090. |
You think your
STREAM IS CHANGING (unusual green algae growth, smell, color, amount of
foam in water)
1. Collect a water sample in sterile container and place in
refrigerator. (Don't contaminate your food!)
2. Call: BVA (610)793-1090. |
For
information
Call BVA Watershed Watch
610-793-1090
watershedwatch@bva-rcva.org
Where
Does Stormwater Go
You
Can be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution
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