Friends of Poquessing Watershed

Mission Statement

Create an awareness of and respect for the environmental importance of the Poquessing Creek, its tributaries and Watershed; Improve the water quality and the environmental conditions of the Poquessing Creek, its tributaries and wetlands; Become an active educational voice in the community for the Poquessing Watershed; Create a passive trail for walking and wildlife appreciation through the parks and public land which border the Poquessing Creek; Promote and support the development of Benjamin Ruch State Park and Poquessing Valley (Fairmount) Park as wildlife and nature preserves; Promote an appreciation of Doctor Benjamin Rush, whose birthplace lies in our watershed, his role in the founding of our country.