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Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity
Researchers are studying how the width and quality of riparian buffers affects use by breeding birds. Large-scale demonstrations will show how improved management and expansion of riparian buffers separating crop land from Noxontown Pond can enhance water quality and ecological conditions.

Project Information
- Watersheds and Land Use >Watershed monitoring is being conducted to assess how land use affects...
- Nutrient Management and Water Quality >UD and SAS are demonstrating and monitoring the best management practices required to produce...
- Sustainable Landscaping > SAS is using sustainable landscaping practices in the non-agricultural areas to protect reduce runoff ...
- Riparian Ecosystems > Researchers are studying how the width and quality of riparian buffers affects use by...
- Economic Analysis >Separate steps are being taken to determine the views of agricultural and suburban communities in the watershed on the economic value of ...
- Community Outreach >Community events provide information on how individuals and neighborhood associations can integrate sustainable management practices that protect water ...
- Summer Youth Camps >Environmental education summer day camps are conducted with the cooperation and support of ...

