Darby Creek Valley Association Information

Darby Creek Valley Association (DCVA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the watershed and its resources, including water, wildlife, historical sites, floodplains, wetlands, and riparian zones. Since 1984 DCVA has been working diligently to protect and restore the Darby Creek Watershed through: • Land Acquisition & Open Space Protection • Clean Up & Trail Creation and Maintenance. • Invasive Plant Management, Wetland Rehabilitation & Dam Removal • School Programs, Public Events & Workshops • Stream Monitoring & Insect Identification Workshops We work with other area environmental groups such as PEC, PRC, EDCSC, Stroud Water Research, PA Sea Grant, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and others. Some of our programs include: • Wetland Restoration • Stream and Stream area Clean-Ups • Rain Garden education and installation • Storm Water Management • Citizen Monitoring Program • Community Education Series • Gardening Workshops • Delaware River Watershed Initiative DCVA has worked energetically to support the protection of historic properties, such as the Swedish Cabin and Blue Bell Inn, and has as its ultimate goal the development of a 30-mile greenway system to serve this Watershed’s many highly urbanized communities. Our work is supported by our volunteer base, grants, and donations. If you would like to be part of the future, consider joining our efforts or donating funds to help us continue to move forwards.