As a member of the Bushkill Creek Conservancy, you are dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the Bushkill Creek and its environment. As a representive of the Conservancy organization you support programs of education, recreation, environmental research, and conservation. Therefore, the recent sinkhole problem has gotten you worried about the health of this ecosystem.

The link below discusses the role of the Bushkill Stream Conservancy:
Bushkill Stream Conservancy

Use the following resources to establish your position concerning who should be responsible for the investigation and remediation of the Stockertown sinkholes:

• Sinkhole Basics: answers the question, "What are Sinkholes?"
• Sinkhole Repair: discusses a method for sinkhole repair
• Newspapers Articles: a collection of newspaper articles from the Morning Call about the Stockertown Sinkholes
• Photographs of Sinkholes: images of sinkholes found in the Stockertown area
• Aerial Map of Sinkholes: aerial map of sinkholes found in the Stockertown area
• Sinkhole Video Resources: video clips discussing the Stockertown sinkhole dilemma
• Sinkholes In Pennsylvania: information about sinkholes courtesy of the DCNR
• First Site Report for Bushkill Creek (November, 2001): first site report for the Bushkill Creek Stream Restoration Project
• Second Site Report for Bushkill Creek (November 2001): second site report for the Bushkill Creek Stream Restoration Project
• Final Site Report for Bushkill Creek (October, 2002): final site report for the Bushkill Creek Stream Restoration Project
• Northampton County Council Letter (May, 2003): requesting permission for Bushkill Creek aquatic study

 

Sinkholes Stakeholders' Resources