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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: 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. See our featured article in the Lacawac Sanctuary Spring 2017 newsletter here! |
PLEON News and EventsSunday, August 5th
PLEON Workshop: Harmful Algal Blooms 2-4 pm Carriage House Lacawac Sanctuary 
Citizen Science Program
Started Summer 2018 The citizen science volunteer water quality program has begun! See our Citizen Science page and contact Beth Norman for details |
ServicesPLEON offers a variety of services to assist Pocono communities in managing their lakes, such as routine monitoring, grant writing support, and workshops.
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PersonnelPLEON was founded by Dr. Craig Williamson, Dr. Janet Fischer, Dr. Elizabeth Rielly and Dr. Sarah Princiotta.
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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 |
