797 miles of stream in Lancaster conducive to BSR-type restorations
100 tons of sediment could be reduced annually
3000 ft of stream length already restored
Expectations
In 4 - 7 years targeted BSR-type restorations in Lancaster County alone would meet the PA State phosphorus and sediment load reduction goals for 2025
Reductions in Nitrogen (NO3) are expected to come with wetland ecosystem development
Note: to meet the TMDL requirements, TP (total sorbed P) must be reduced by 1 million pounds by 2025 *Sorbed P refers to phosphorus that is loosely bound to particle surfaces, which my be released into solution under reducing conditions