Fry's Run Watershed Association

05/31/2026

FRWA was out at Fry's Run Park Friday with Wildlands Conservancy's Stream Team. We have planted about 350 trees there over the years. The older ones don't reqire too much maintenace, but as you can see we had to machete our way in to some of the smaller ones. We cleared some invasives while there. Japanese knotweed, Japanese hops, mugwort, garlic mustard, multi flora rose. Take a walk down sometime. It's a nice place to sit on a hot day.

05/27/2026

WELCOME TO THE FRY'S RUN WATERSHED ASSOCIATION FIRST PHOTO CONTEST!!!
Hope you can join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of living in Williams Township. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in our first photo contest. Photos of landscape, wildlife, history, stream life, however you would reflect your love of and connection with Williams Township are welcome. The first and second place winners will receive a print of their entry or a set of note cards. The winning photo will additionally be on our page and our website.

GUIDELINES AND DETAILS:

*Open to photographers both professional and amateur.
*Up to three photo submissions per artist.
*Photos must be taken in Williams Township.
*No AI generated or digitally altered photos - light editing OK.
*Selected artists agree to allow their photo to be used on our
website and page.
*Submitted photos will be property of FRWA.
*Judging will be done by an outside panel.

KEY DATES:

*Contest opens June 1 2026 at 12am.
*Submission deadline:December 1 2026 at 12am.

Please email your image to [email protected]. Include your name, email, and where you took the photo.
File format should be jpg or png.
File size limit is 15MB.
1200 x 900 pixels is optimal.

Good Luck to All!

05/20/2026

Happy Pennsylvania!

PA is home to diverse native plants, trees, insects, fish, birds, and mammals that originated thousands of years ago and thrive in mutual dependence. This native ecosystem provides us with natural resources that benefit our lives by enabling agricultural food production, recreation, fisheries, timber, and more.

By planting native species in our gardens and yards, we create vital food and shelter for native wildlife and pollinators critical to our food supply.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43nQuMH

05/15/2026

Fry's Run Watershed Association visited the Williams township elementary school on Tuesday and met with the fourth grade class. They were a great group of listeners as we talked about how watersheds work and how all of us and all the animals depend on clean water. Thanks to all who helped make it happen.

05/03/2026

Fry's Run Watershed Association welcomes May at the Waldorf school. Our members Don and Mary helped students and visitors make cyanotypes to take home. And we gave away native wildflower seed packs for all to enjoy. It is a great event every year!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Do you want to walk, hike, or bike on more trails in our watershed? Tell the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission to make it happen by filling the Lehigh Valley Transportation Survey (input desired by May 5, 2026)"
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04/19/2026

We had a great day planting live stakes on the banks of Fry's Run Saturday. The 130 trees we planted will put down roots that will help protect the stream bank from erosion. Good weather and a great group of volunteers!

01/02/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FRWA! This cold winter means we're all using salt for safety but it's important to wisely use those deicers. Using more than you need will mean more salt finding its way to the streams and groundwater and eventually your well.

But enjoy the snow for the insulation it provides for plant roots. The gradual melting of the snow allows water to infiltrate the soil and replenish our aquifer for the drier months coming up.

We're having our first monthly meeting of 2026 on Tuesday January 6th at the township community building at 7pm. Come and join us!