Research

Scientific research is the foundation of the Big Spring Watershed Association. BSWA was founded in the wake of a scientific study which proved that over the years the stream was dying due to the numerous hatcheries from the state (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) and private sources (for a summary of this original research: Ecosummary: Bioassessment Report An Ecological Survey of Big Spring Creek with Emphasis the Effects of Fish Hatchery Effluent by Black and Macri). The BSWA conducts rigorous scientific studies in the ecological, chemical, and geological realms. Below you will find a list of scientists who work with, and who are associated with the BSWA. If you have any questions you may contact them by email.

Dr. Hurd’s Report: Since the Closure of the Hatchery

Pollution-sensitive mayflies and caddis flies re-colonize Big Spring by Dr. Todd M. Hurd, Department of Biology, Shippensburg University

Eugene P. Macri Jr.	Aquatic And Environmental Scientist. Macri International	Macri@bigspring-pa.com
Dr. Jack Black	Aquatic Scientist	Jack@bigspring-pa.com
Ralph Shires	Environmental Scientist	Ralph@bigspring-pa.com
Dave Borgenson	Aquatic Scientist
Dr. Todd Hurd	Professor of Biology Shippensburg Univ.	Todd@bigspring-pa.com