Neshaminy Watershed ProjectBy David Schmidt, Sean Gentile, and Nick Ashenfelter

Our Mission

•Measure Water Quality in the Neshaminy Creek

•Pin-point possible causes of decreases of water quality between test sites

•Four Test Sites•Technology Used:

pH PaperDissolved Oxygen Test Kits

Reasons to Preserve the Neshaminy

1

•Is a piece of history.

•Was used by the Lenni Lenape tribe.

2

•Water fountain water can come from Neshaminy.

•Constant Floodings.

3

•Is a tributary which flows to the Delaware River

•Delaware flows to the Atlantic Ocean.

How We Tested Dissolved Oxygen1. Went to sites of testing along the

Neshaminy Creek2. Filled water in a clean jar and put in

dissolved oxygen needle.3. Break edge of dissolved oxygen needle,

allowing the water to flow in the tube.4. Wait for two minutes.5. Compare results with the ppm (parts per

million) with graph.

How We Tested pH Levels

1. Went to sites of testing along the Neshaminy Creek

2. Filled water in a clean jar.3. Put litmus in water for one second.4. Wait two minutes.5. Record data with pH scale.

West Branch Park• pH Test- 6.5

• Results- Great

• Dissolved Oxygen Test- 7

• Results- Supports a Stable Ecosystem

West Branch Park is located on Schoolhouse

Rd. in Chalfont.

Lenape Lane Park• pH Test- 6.5

• Results- Great

• Dissolved Oxygen Test-7

• Results- Supports a Stable Ecosystem

Tyler State Park• pH Test- 6

• Results- Good

• Dissolved Oxygen Test- 7

• Results- Supports a Stable Ecosystem

The Bridge at Tyler State Park, located in Richboro across from

Bucks County Community College.

Neshaminy State Park• pH Test- 6

• Results- Good

• Dissolved Oxygen Test- 6

• Results- Shows Proficient Growth in Underwater Population

The Neshaminy Creek in Croydon, PA.

Meeting- April 13• Presented a Powerpoint to the Bucks County

Conservation District.• Bucks County Conservation District-

▫Meets monthly to discuss conservationin Bucks County▫Manage Watersheds, including the entire Neshaminy Watershed.

Pictures from Meeting

Letter from Representatives