Wilkes University Streamside Cleanup 2003
Saturday, August 23, 2003 
About 100 Wilkes University Freshman spent this Saturday afternoon removing tires and debris from the banks of Harvey's Creek in Plymouth Township. Rob Krehely of WVSA, helped to coordinate a backhoe and WVSA personnel to load of the tires for ultimate disposal. Ed Brennan of Plymouth Township was enthusiastic and instrumental in the planning and execution of this project. The generous support of the Luzerne Foundation and the Yudichak Family Lighthouse Fund helped to finance the tire disposal costs. Through these combined efforts, 14 tons of tires were hauled to a tire recycling facility and are being processed for various beneficial uses like track bedding and even vehicle mudflaps.
Summary and pictures.

RiverFest 2003
Saturday, June 7, 2003 - Canoe Trip and River Festivals
An event to raise environmental awareness, encourage education 
and to foster community involvement in the Wyoming Valley Watershed. RiverFest 2003 had about 200 people registered to participate in the canoe trips from West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes-Barre to Plymouth Township. Because of the unusually wet spring, the water conditions forced the cancellation of the canoe trips. Despite this, the River Festivals went on as scheduled! Participants dressed for the weather and came our to support this event!
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Discover Your Watershed
Thursday, May 29, 2003 
The Wyoming Valley Watershed Coalition partnered with the DCNR Watershed Education Specialist Diane Madl and the Citizen's Voice to produce an 8-page insert focusing on the our local watershed, how we can learn about and protect this resource. Download the insert!. Download by page. 1. 2. 3. 4-5. 6. 7. 8. 

Streamside Cleanup 2003
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Hanover Township, PA
The 2003 Streamside Cleanup program focused on Spring Run Creek which is a tributary to Solomon Creek. This area was in particular need of attention, being the target of past illegal dumping. On the morning of May 3, 80 volunteers removed 3.02 tons of debris, recovered 6,450 pounds of metal, collected 40 tires and 30 bags of recyclables. The key planners for this event included WVSA's Rob Krehely, PA DEP's Eric Supey,and local resident Jason Dongas. Their tremendous planning effort helped to make this a successful event! Summary and Partners. 

Earth Day in Riverfront Parks
Tuesday, April 22, 2003 
The Wyoming Valley Watershed Coalition assisted the Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Parks Committee's celebration of Earth Day in Nesbitt Park. This event hosted over 300 students from schools in Northeast Pennsylvania who took the opportunity to recognize Earth Day and learn something about their natural world. Read More! 

Sponsors, Donors and Partners for 2003
A sincere thank you to all those who contributed in any way to the Coalition Programs. 
2003 Program Sponsors