The New Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance

03/03/2026

Support local organizations and get beautiful plants. Win-win !

02/27/2026

The CCWA has several events coming up, from educational outreach to cleanups. Check out our website for more info! https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming

11/12/2025

Join us remotely today!

Learn with us remotely about bacterial testing, from experts in Lancaster County! November 12th at 5pm.
https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming

10/19/2025

Learn with us remotely about bacterial testing, from experts in Lancaster County! November 12th at 5pm.
https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming

10/17/2025

Sink your fangs into these bat facts since October is also Bat Appreciation Month! 🦇

10/13/2025

Join us this Saturday morning for our yearly pilgrimage to a Chiques Creek Watershed headwaters site! 10/18 at 10am, at Governor Dick Park.

07/15/2025

Spotted Lanternfly Alert!🚨

See one? Report it! ✅
Take a photo or collect a sample, kill it, and report it: https://services.agriculture.pa.gov/SLFReport/

Traveling? 🚗 Check Your Stuff:
Inspect your car, trailer, grill, and outdoor gear—especially in fall through summer. Watch for egg masses in hidden spots and avoid parking under infested trees.

In Your Yard 🌳:
• Remove Tree-of-Heaven (SLF’s favorite and invasive).
• If keeping some, treat with insecticide.
• Don’t move firewood or store items under infested trees.

Maintenance 🪰:
• Scrape or smash egg masses (each can hatch ~35 bugs).
• Use circle traps—avoid sticky tape unless covered for wildlife safety.

Using Insecticides 🔍:
• Follow label directions or hire a pro for safe, effective treatment.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IhtmJc

Penn State Extension
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

07/14/2025

Thanks to CCWA volunteers for joining in a cleanup of the Little Chiques Park this last Saturday! https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/frontpage

07/09/2025

What have we been up to?? Check out our Micro Blog on our website!

Speaking of energy in moving water... day after heavy rains on June 30, 2025

05/19/2025

Join us at our Learn & Lunch at Mummau Park on Saturday, June 7th. There will be educational games and crafts, as well as tasty snacks! Find more details through our website at https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming/learnlunch

02/09/2025

You can support two local organizations with one action! LCCD has graciously partnered with the CCWA and other local watershed organizations for a tree fundraiser, now through March 7th. In the words of our president: “Plus, everyone needs a tree.”

See the Upcoming page of our website for more details:

LCCD Tree Seedling Sale, and opportunity to share some of the proceeds with CCWA! LCCD is hosting their annual tree sale, and is offering to share some proceeds with watershed groups if we are listed in the order form. Orders are due by Mar 7, and pickup is on Apr 11 at the Farm and Home Center in