Mission Statement

To educate and inspire members of the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed on the importance and individuality of their watershed and the threats to water quality and property due to flooding to protect and to conserve the water and surrounding landscape for the enjoyment of current and future generations

Overview

The Big Sewickley Creek Watershed (BSCW) is the 30 square mile area of land that drains into the Big Sewickley Creek. This watershed encompasses 12 municipalities and 3 counties, hosting many important and unique features such as the Great Blue Heronry. This Big Sewickley Creek Watershed hosts a variety of uses, from homes to businesses, and conditions, from rural to new subdivisions, all of which play a role in the health and vitality of the Big Sewickley Creek. By understanding and protecting our watershed, we can influence the health of the bodies of water it drains into, including the Ohio River, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. The Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Alliance strives to bring together the community to promote actions that benefit our waterways, and our world, as a whole.

Municipalities within the BSCW:

• Ambridge

• Bell Acres

• Bradford Woods

• Cranberry Twp

• Economy

• Franklin Park

• Harmony

• Leet

• Leetsdale

• Marshall

• New Sewickley

• Sewickley Hills