How might increased logging, new road and driveway construction, and increased ATV traffic in the forest impact water quality?
A. Many areas that were once remote are being impacted by these activities, which can increase nonpoint-source pollution to streams and degrade water quality. Increased development and activities in these areas increase runoff, erosion, nutrients and sedimentation. Many minor disturbances to the landscape can lead to a large cumulative impact and degradation in the water quality of a watershed.
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- How will construction of this project affect local road conditions, including road closures and detours? How will traffic be impacted on the PA Turnpike and I-95?
- How might increased logging, new road and driveway construction, and increased ATV traffic in the forest impact water quality?
- How can we safely accommodate ATV and snow machine traffic beside the road?
