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CODORUS WATERSHED ENDOWMENT

History

The Endowment was created at the Foundation in December, 2001, with a $2 million payment from Glatfelter of Spring Grove, PA, as part of a consent decree settling litigation. A committee of respected business, environmental and civic leaders has been appointed to lead projects supported by the Endowment. The primary goal is to protect and improve the Codorus Watershed. In 2008, the Foundation began collaborating with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to improve the water quality of all watersheds in York County.

What the Codorus Watershed Project has done so far:

• Over 1,500 feet of stream banks have been stabilized
• Improvements completed or underway to Poor House Run, Mill Creek, Barshinger Creek, Hollow Creek Tributary, South Branch Codorus Creek, Tyler Run, East Branch Codorus Creek, Willis Run and others.
• Over $1 million in funds secured for York County stream projects
• Educational workshops held for landowners and municipal officials
• Foundry Park improvements completed in the City of York

Why is watershed management so important?

• Unstable streams impact drinking water, harm aquatic wildlife and pollute local waters.
• Tough new regulations will require all stakeholders to change how we care for our water resources.

What we can do for you:

• Provide design assistance to landowners and municipalities to implement stream Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Identify and access financial assistance for restoration projects
• Educate communities about the importance of watershed management
• Help municipalities develop policies to address problem areas
• Coordinate watershed stewardship initiatives throughout York County Codorus Watershed

Services are free but donations to sustain the Codorus Watershed fund are happily accepted!

What you can do:

• Contact Jake Romig, Project Coordinator/Circuit Rider at codorus@yccf.org or 717-818-4717 to discuss your needs
• Support water conservation and cleanup efforts in your community
• Contribute to the Codorus Watershed Endowment Fund at York

Fast Facts about York County Watersheds:

• Four major watersheds: Codorus Creek, Muddy Creek, Conewago Creek, and Yellow Breeches Creek
• Watersheds drain approximately 1130 square miles.
• Very close proximity to Chesapeake Bay (avg. about 50 miles)

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