• What's the issue with the Chesapeake Bay?  What's 'nutrient credit trading'?
• Tell me some more about nutrient credit trading.  (Source: DEP)

As they are identified and developed in Lycoming County, more information about and illustrations of Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be added.

2014

• "County conservation district recognizes award winners" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 30, 2014
• "Pennsylvania Continues to Reduce Water Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed" DEP Press Release, March 24, 2014
• "Science shows restoration work can improve local water quality" chesapeakebay.net, February 25, 2014

2013

• "USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy" EPA, December 3, 2013
• "Scientists find shockingly good news about eels in PA river" Bay Journal, October 6, 2013
• "Montgomery Park displays fall beauty with new riparian buffer" The Luminary, September 24, 2013
• "Tour examines wilderness restoration" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, September 7, 2013
• "A decade of building plants" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 11, 2013
• "State misses milestone mark" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 11, 2013
• "Local farmer’s efforts aimed at restoring bay" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 11, 2013
• "Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute supports summer research" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 5, 2013
• "Debt ceiling, county water monitoring on agendas" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 1, 2013
• "Clean Water Institute supports summer work" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 23, 2013
• "Science lessons learned on farming field trip" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 30, 2013
• "Nutrient credits on Thursday agenda" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 15, 2013
• "Chesapeake Bay's health said to be improving" The Baltimore Sun, May 7, 2013
• "Banquet honors work in county conservation" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 27, 2013
• "Lycoming County completes first local trades; distributes $51,363.70 in nutrient credit trading revenue to farmers" County of Lycoming, February 11, 2013
• "Nutrient credit money distributed" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, February 20, 2013
• "What happens to the pollutants swept up in stormwater runoff" Sightline Daily, January 22, 2013
• "Clean Streams: Future of Susquehanna River watershed discussed at meeting" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 14, 2013
• "The Amish and the Chesapeake: Focusing on Pennsylvania streams to restore the bay" (Part 4 of a series) Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 3, 2013
• "The Amish and the Chesapeake: A plain farmer adopts modern methods" (Part 3 of a series) Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 3, 2013
• "The Amish and the Chesapeake: One man works to save the bay, a farm at a time" (Part 2 of a series) Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 2, 2013
• "The Amish and the Chesapeake: Pennsylvania farms threaten the fragile bay" (Part 1 of a series) Harrisburg Patriot-News, January 2, 2013
• "State of the Bay 2012: Chesapeake Bay Health Improves" Chesapeake Bay Foundation, January 2, 2013

2012

• "Maryland counties must stop clouding water on Bay cleanup" Lebanon Daily News, December 14, 2012
• "Why Rivers No Longer Burn" Slate.com, December 10, 2012
• "Ground broken for new treatment plant" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 4, 2012
• "Dry weather helping Chesapeake Bay's 'dead zone'" The Daily Item, August 14, 2012
• "Three Midwest States Agree to Initiate Water Quality Pilot Trades" American Farmland Trust, August 9, 2012
• "Tiadoghton Valley Municipal Authority gets big funding boost for sewage treatment plant" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 20, 2012
• "Sherman Beef Cattle, nutrient trading participant, wins statewide Clean Water Farm Award" PA Environmental Digest, July 16, 2012
• "Lycoming County farmer honored to continue efforts to preserve Chesapeake Bay" July 11, 2012 (PDF)
• "Chesapeake Bay cleanup on track, officals say" Baltimore Sun, July 9, 2012
• "Network of water, sewer systems coming along" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 1, 2012
• "From the Field: Capturing stormwater naturally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania" Chesapeake Bay Program, June 28, 2012
• "Conowingo Dam releasing pollutants at more frequent rate" Chesapeake Bay Journal, June 2012
• "Lycoming County’s Water Quality Improvement Monitoring Program" Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds Project Profile, Spring 2012
• "Charting a course with nutrient credits" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 8, 2012
• "EPA official tours pollutant-cutting efforts" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 17, 2012
• "County stream project to help Chesapeake Bay" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 14, 2012
• "Results of forward nutrient credit trading auction" Gant Daily, March 25, 2012
• "Commissioners approve nutrient credit agreement" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 16, 2012
• "County to buy nutrient credits on behalf of area treatment plant" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 14, 2012
• "Two major watersheds discuss plans for pilot project at White Deer Golf Course" The Luminary, January 17, 2012
• "Nutient trading slow, but DEP sees big potential" Lancaster Farming, January 21, 2012
• "Post-Event Media Release" January 20, 2012
• "Bay cleanup 'milestone'" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 6, 2012

2011

• "EPA gives states more leeway to set local cleanup goals" Bay Daily, December 2011
• "Sanitary Authority signs agreement with Woodward township" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 22, 2011
• "Dead zones decline in bay" Southern Maryland News, December 14, 2011
• "Case Studies: Our Waters, Our Towns" Report Fall 2011, (PDF)
• "3 municipalities continue to push sewer pact forward" Sun-Gazette, November 14, 2011
• "Bay cleanup plan gets major makeover" Lancaster Online, November 10, 2011
• "PA Issues Manure Guide" Lancaster Online, November 09, 2011
• "PA dirt & gravel program on the road to stream-friendly corridors" Bay Daily, November 2011
• "Amish Farmers in Chesapeake Bay Watershed Find Themselves in EPA's Sights" The New York Times, October 10, 2011
• "The Profit Motive as a Natural Resource. Can Pollution Trading Save the Bay?" Bay Daily, October 5, 2011
• "Commissioners OK nutrient credit deals" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, September 30, 2011
• "Chesapeake Bay film is a welcome idea" Harrisburg Patriot-News (Editorial), August 29, 2011
• "USDA official: MRSA a 'model' for treatment" Milton Standard-Journal, August 2011
• "Authority plans $9 million upgrade" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 28, 2011
• "County may approve deal to monitor water quality" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 27, 2011
• "Conservation practices a way to cleaner Bay?" Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, July 24, 2011
• "Waste-cleaning technology getting test in Lancaster County" Philadelphia Inquirer, July 21, 2011
• "Official: Pollution prevention better than cleanup" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 19, 2011
•  "Five Farmers, American Farmland Trust, Donate 4,023 Nutrient Credits To DEP, Agriculture"PA Environment Digest, May 16, 2011
• "Faced with Expensive Plant Upgrades, County Sees Farmers as an Asset" Lancaster Farming, April 22, 2011
• "Legislator in Muncy talks anti-pollution requirements for Chesapeake watershed" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 22, 2011
• "Local study part of survey charting stream health statewide" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 14, 2011
• "Conservation District awards presented" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 24, 2011
• "Conewago Creek may hold the key for cleaning up Chesapeake Bay" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 20, 2011
• "New Chesapeake Bay report more positive for farmers" Brownfield Ag News, March 15, 2011
• "Chesapeake View: Everything you need to know about the bay" Penn State Live, March 8, 2011
• "Farm Bureau takes aim at EPA limits on pollutant runoff into Chesapeake Bay" Washington Post, February 27, 2011
• "FLAWED PLAN? Politician: Chesapeake mandates unbalanced" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, February 25, 2011
• "Chesapeake Bay cleanup will have big impact on us" Lancaster Online, February 17, 2011
• "Legislator to join Chesapeake Bay commission" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 15, 2011

2010

• "REGIONALIZED: Communities sharing sewage costs of Chesapeake cleanup" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 27, 2010
• "Nutrient credit sale generates $90,000" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 13, 201
• "Credit Sale News Release" County of Lycoming, November 12, 2010 (171KB PDF)
• "Pollution reduction needed for PA waters" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 21, 2010
• "USDA Announces Loan Program for Natural Resource Conservation USDA-FSA News Release, September 9, 2010 (50KB PDF)
• "Federal conservation program compensates landowners willing to improve environment" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, September 7, 2010
• "CREP participants creative in land use choices" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, September 7, 2010
• "PA Submits Draft Chesapeake Bay Plan to EPA, Budget Cuts Impair Effectiveness" PA Environment Digest, September 6, 2010
• "EPA Notifies Farmers Of The Need To Comply With Rules Protecting Pennsylvania Waters" The Empowered Municipality, August 2010
• "Townships See Dollar Signs as EPA Ramps Up Efforts to Restore the Chesapeake Bay" PA Township News, August 2010, (740KB PDF)
• "No-till planter is delivered to county farmers" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 21, 2010
• "Southside enters 2nd phase of sewer upgrade" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 10, 2010
• "Sewer merger a step toward brighter future" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 4, 2010
• "DEP Work Groups Meet to Develop Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plans" PA Environmental Digest, July 12, 2010 (110KB PDF)
• "No-till planter should be available for fall planting" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 2, 2010
• "Commissioners to consider buying no-till planter" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 30, 2010
• "County may buy no-till planter" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 16, 2010
• "Loyalsock Township will save $4.5 million in sewer expenses" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 9, 2010
• "Amish Farming Draws Rare Government Scrutiny" New York Times, June 8, 2010
• "Farm Upgrades Equal Jobs and Cleaner Water" Bay Bound, May 2010
• "Groups testing water quality, collecting pre-drilling data" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 20,2010
• "Project on Lycoming Creek withstands 1st major test" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 20, 2010
• "Chesapeake Bay settlement has EPA agreeing to enforce pollution reduction goals" Washington Post, May 12, 2010
• "Municipalities go regional for sewer needs" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 20, 2010
• "Impact on bay cleanup not known" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 14, 2010
• Baseline Compliance Document and County Implementation Plan now available
• "Toxic Waters - Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly" New York Times, March 14, 2010
• "South Side funds grant program to ease financial burden of sewer lateral program" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 9, 2010
• "Potential benefits of Baywide nutrient trading no illusion" Chesapeake Bay Journal, March 2010
• "EPA discusses farm inspections; targeted 24 farms in Leacock Township" LancasterOnline.com, January 26, 2010
• "Another fresh start on cleaning up Chesapeake Bay" Washington Post, January 6, 2010

2009

• "EPA outlines 'consequences'" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 30, 2009
• "Legislation could help improve nutrient credit trading program" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 14, 2009
• "DEP: Innovative Trading Allows Harrisburg Watewater Plant to Meet Chesapeake Bay Limits More Cost Effectively" PA DEP news release, December 4, 2009
• "Balancing Bay cleanup accountability, funding" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 25, 2009
• "As Sewers Fill, Waste Poisons Waterways" New York Times, November 22, 2009
• Draft Strategy for Chesapeake Bay November 9, 2009
• "Old Lycoming faces $4.2M sewer upgrade" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 11, 2009
• "City sanitary authority breaks ground on $110 million project" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 4, 2009
• "Cleanup of the Bay is Everyone's Job" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 27, 2009
• "Feds 'Serious' About Bay Cleanup" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 23, 2009
• "Executive Summary for Draft Reports Addressing Key Challenges to Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration" September 9, 2009 (PDF)
• "Federal agencies release draft reports required by Chesapeake Bay Executive Order" September 9, 2009 (PDF)
• "CREP Buffers: Landowners can help improve fish and wildlife habitat while earning cash" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 24, 2009
• "South Williamsport takes modern approach to sewer upgrade" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 13, 2009
• "The Trickle-Down Effect: Townships Play a Crucial Role in Water Management" Pennsylvania Township News, August 2009 (1MB PDF)
• "8 areas identified in county" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 26, 2009
• "County to restore floodplains" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 25, 2009
• "Minumum Muncy sewer plan could cost $9.33 million" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 18, 2009
• "County gets grant for credit trading cleanup initiative" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 6, 2009
• "Aggressive Bay cleanup approach deserves support" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 29, 2009
• "Experts talk bay water" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, May 9, 2009
• "Public enlightened on sewer options" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 24, 2009
• "Officials tout regional approach to bay cleanliness" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 24, 2009
• "Sewer Authority obtains $10 million loan for tank" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 23, 2009
• "Jersey Shore acts on sewage plans" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 15, 2009
• "Kudos" Letter to the Editor, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 10, 2009
• "Susquehanna fish ladders are possible" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 8, 2009
• "2008 a busy year for County Conservation District" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, April 6, 2009
• "County unveils new site" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 27, 2009
• "Township ordinance consolidates sewer rules and regulations" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 11, 2009
• "Authority moves ahead with water system plan" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 5, 2009
• "Muncy and Montgomery considering regional sewer treatment plant" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 4, 2009
• "Rotary gets update on nutrient credit trading" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 3, 2009
• "County and Stakeholder Partners Press Forward on Chesapeake Bay Challenge" March 2009 (PDF)
• "Sanitary authority authorizes grant applications for upgrades" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 29, 2009
• "Loyalsock Township to get $1.2 million sewer renovation grant from state" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 28, 2009
• "County works with nutrient credit trading" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 25, 2009
• "Projects about in region's streams" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 25, 2009
• "Partnership targets grant funds for Chesapeake Bay mandates" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, January 20, 2009

2008

• "Rate hike deferred" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 8, 2008
• "Nutrient credit trading can cut costs, easy bay pollution" Harrisburg Patriot-News, November 25, 2008(PDF)
• "Chesapeake Bay committee looks for 'lemonade' in situation's 'baskets of lemons'" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 22, 2008
• "Millions to help South Side cope with sewer woes" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, November 8, 2008
• "Pennsylvania First to Benefit from Bay Cleanup" PA Environmental Digest, March 31, 2008 (PDF)
• "Impact of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Cleanup on Residents, Local Governments" PA House Republican Policy Committee Hearing news release, March 26, 2008 (PDF)
• "Bay Cleanup Cost Shows No Sign of Going Down" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 25, 2008 (PDF)
• "County water projects to receive state money" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 17, 2009
• "Worth Saving: The Loyalsock Story" Penn Future podcast, July 10, 2009
• "Afield with friends: Chesapeake Bay, America's watchdog" Williamsport Sun-Gazette, July 6, 2009

• Wastewater Treatment Plants (PDF)
• Farm Tour Slideshow May 2009 (PDF)
• Workgroup Meetings January 2009 (PDF)
• Point Source Workgroup Meeting of 10 December 2008 (PDF)
• Advisory Committee Meeting of 21 November 2008 (PDF)

• "Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy on County Website" Lycoming County Media Release (March 23, 2009)

Governmental

• EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office
• EPA Region 3
• Executive Order 13508: Chesapeake Bay
• Forestry for the Bay
• Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention in Pennsylvania
• PA DEP Chesapeake Bay Program
• PA DEP North-central Regional Office
• Pennsylvania Nutrient Trading Program
• Susquehanna River Basin Commission
• U.S. Geological Survey Chesapeake Bay Activities
• US EPA Chesapeake Bay TMDL

Non-Governmental

(Offered for informational purposes only.  Does not imply endorsement by the County of Lycoming.)

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation
• Chesapeake Bay History and Tourism Information
• Chesapeake Bay Program
• Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure
• Penn State Law Chesapeake Bay Blog
• Reduce Your Stormwater
• Using Rain Gardens to Keep Waterways Pollution-Free

• Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative (CBWI)
• Department of Community and Economic Development
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
• PA DEP Growing Greener
• PENNVEST
• WREN Grants (Water Resources Education Network)

• Williamsport Sanitary Authority (WSA)
• Lycoming County Water & Sewer Authority (LCWSA)
• West Branch Regional Authority (WBRA)
• Tiadaghton Valley Municipal Authority
• Hughesville-Wolf Authority