What is PLEON?
The Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network is a regional lake monitoring program focused on educating the public and lake associations on water quality and lake management.
Our goals:
Why PLEON?
Lakes are ecological treasures that form the economic backbone of tourism in the Pocono region. They provide both recreational enjoyment as well as critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including plants and animals.
Lakes are complex ecosystems, and effective management requires good data as well as an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and their surrounding catchments.
Despite their aesthetic, recreational, and environmental importance, we know little about water quality in our Pocono lakes. Neither the state nor regional counties offer regular surveys to provide data essential for good management of these complex ecosystems. Increasing concerns about harmful algal blooms throughout the region make responsible lake management of central importance to the health of these ecosystems and the people, pets, and wildlife that depend on them.
The Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network is a regional lake monitoring program focused on educating the public and lake associations on water quality and lake management.
Our goals:
- Empower the public to better understand and manage their fresh waters
- Create a community of scientists, students, environmental educators, and landowners to work together in improving the ecological state of Pennsylvania’s lake ecosystems
- Complement a traditional lake consultant by providing ongoing monitoring data on lakes and ensuring that land owners fully understand the advantages and limitations of different lake management approaches
Why PLEON?
Lakes are ecological treasures that form the economic backbone of tourism in the Pocono region. They provide both recreational enjoyment as well as critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including plants and animals.
Lakes are complex ecosystems, and effective management requires good data as well as an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and their surrounding catchments.
Despite their aesthetic, recreational, and environmental importance, we know little about water quality in our Pocono lakes. Neither the state nor regional counties offer regular surveys to provide data essential for good management of these complex ecosystems. Increasing concerns about harmful algal blooms throughout the region make responsible lake management of central importance to the health of these ecosystems and the people, pets, and wildlife that depend on them.
ServicesLearn more about the 3 pillars of the PLEON program:
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PersonnelPLEON was founded by Drs. Craig Williamson, Janet Fischer, Elizabeth Rielly and Sarah Princiotta.
PLEON is currently run by Dr. Beth Norman, the Director of Science and Research at Lacawac. |
Lake ScienceIt's important for landowners and lake associations to know the science behind their lakes. Temperature, nutrient content, wildlife, and other factors may influence lake health.
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Contact UsLacawac Sanctuary
ATTN: PLEON 94 Sanctuary Road Lake Ariel PA 18436 (570) 689-9494 Beth Norman, PhD Director of Science and Research beth.norman@lacawac.org |
