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April 14, 2007 - 4th Annual Watershed Green-Up Day Meet us at the Springtown Firehouse at 9:00 AM for coffee, donuts, supplies and to join a group.
BAT TELEMETRY PROJECT UNDERWAY IN THE WATERSHED!!
Durham Bat Mine Designated as a Pennsylvania Important Mammal Area The Durham Bat Mine was recently awarded a special designation
as an Important Mammal Area or IMA. This designation is afforded
to special natural areas in the commonwealth that meet strict guidelines
for the presence of unique habitat that support important species
of mammals. In this case…bats, over 8,000 of them, located
in this abandoned mine in Durham Township.
Historic Survey to Begin in Township Heritage Conservancy will conduct a survey of potentially historic
buildings, structures, sites and districts in Springfield Township.
The survey will include all historic resources 75 years old or older.
The survey, being funded by the Neusch Fund and Springfield Township,
will begin this spring and Building age will be determined by reviewing historic maps, tax records from the board of assessment and by architectural style and construction technique. It is estimated that approximately 600 to 650 properties will be surveyed. Volunteers are needed to help collect data and photograph properties. Anyone interested in helping should contact David Kimmerly, Historic Preservation Specialist, Heritage Conservancy at 215-345-7030 Ext. 109.
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Don't
be surprised to see cars and trucks with strange looking antennas
racing around the area during the middle of the night. They are
actually part of an ongoing bat telemetry project following the
flight and roosting and foraging patterns of Myotis lucifugus or
Little Brown bats from the hibernaculum in Durham Township. 
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