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Tree Planting Program Over the past 13 years, CRC and our volunteers have planted more than 10,000 native shrubs and trees throughout the three watersheds, reforesting riparian buffers, adding habitat for creatures near the streams, benefitting water quality, and providing shade to cool the water in the creeks. We continue to be supported generously by…

Board and Staff Staff Carly Lare, Executive Director Charlotte Barton, Office Administrator  Jason Thompson, Director of Giving & Outreach Lynn Meza, Director of Volunteerism Alex Desjardins, Tree Planting Coordinator Peter Wacey, Tree Event Assistant  Board of Directors Ted Leisenring,  President Dale Goodman, Vice President John Custer Jr., Esq., Secretary Nelson Sproat, Treasurer Chris Townend Scott…

Crum Creek Watershed CHESTER CREEK WATERSHED RIDLEY CREEK WATERSHED CRUM CREEK WATERSHED Crum Creek, which means “crooked creek” in Dutch, is a Special Protection stream, with the largest Cold Water Fishery and native trout population of our three creeks. It is the largest drinking water source for Delaware County residents. However, this important resource is…

Ridley Creek Watershed CHESTER CREEK WATERSHED RIDLEY CREEK WATERSHED CRUM CREEK WATERSHED Ridley Creek rises in eastern Chester County in East Whiteland Township on the campus of Immaculata University and then flows 24 miles southeast through Chester and Delaware Counties to its confluence with the Delaware River between Chester City and Eddystone Borough. The 38…

Tree planting season has begun!CRC has already planted hundreds of trees in 2024. Check out our calendar to find events happening near you! Calendar Thank you for an amazing Streams Cleanup!We had a great day with our volunteers, cleaning our beautiful waterways. More info What We Do Our mission is to protect, conserve, and restore…