Rasler Run

Rasler Run is an approximately 4,442 acre watershed within the scenic Indian Creek Gorge.  A second order stream and a tributary to Indian Creek, Rasler Run enters Indian Creek just west of Normalville , PA.   The Rasler Run Watershed is bisected by Route 711 and is largely comprised of wooded areas with some meadow and farmland included.  The watershed supports a relatively sparse and economically depressed human population . 

The Fayette County Conservation District (FCCD) is a division of local government that works with the local community to take care of the natural resources.  This includes educating the community on the lasting value and benefits of protecting soil, water, wildlife, plants and trees.

The FCCD believes that by completing a Coldwater Conservation Plan on Rasler Run a clearer picture of the threats to this watershed will appear and that an appropriate conservation and protection plan can be developed, including the definition of any additional detailed studies that may be necessary.

The FCCD has several project partners for the project including the Mountain Watershed Association, the Chestnut Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Assistance Center .  The Mountain Watershed Association has agreed to help facilitate the required public meetings as they are a local non-profit, grassroots watershed association working within the area and the PFBC has agreed to help with the development of the conservation plan for the stream by providing the FCCD with their expertise on conservation and protection techniques.  In addition, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Assistance Center as well as the Chestnut Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited have both offered to help with the development of the conservation plan.

Contact Info:  

Heather D. Fowler

Fayette County Conservation District

10 Nickman Plaza, Lemont Furnace , PA 15456

Phone: (724) 438-4497   

Fax: (724) 437-2914   

E-Mail: heatherdfowler@yahoo.com