The headwaters of the Lehigh River are a unique ecosystem. They extend over 20 miles, from Pocono Peak Lake and Lehigh Pond in Lehigh Township, Wayne County, to Tobyhanna Creek in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. These headwaters also include many beautiful tributaries and lakes such as Ash Creek, Pond Creek, Choke Creek, Big Bass Lake, Brady’s Lake, and Arrowhead Lake.
The Nature Conservancy has recognized the Poconos as, “One of the Last Great Places on Earth” and has identified many areas in the watershed as having significant communities of rare and endangered species. We are working to protect this great place for future generations.
These headwaters are currently designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as Exceptional Value Water Fisheries, the highest classification assigned by the State. The exceptional value classification was achieved by the North Pocono CARE petition to have these waters recognized at the exceptional value levels.
