Lancaster’s Countywide Action Plan (CAP)

What is the CAP Program?

Throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Lancaster County has the highest opportunity for stream restoration that will result in significant water quality impacts. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has designated the county as a priority area for the reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads, which are major pollutants. Developed through a grassroots approach in 2018, the Countywide Action Plan, or CAP, outlines Lancaster’s plan for reducing over 6 million pounds of nitrogen and 275,000 pounds of phosphorus. It is the result of a concentrated collaborative effort from local experts, community members, state agencies, and partner organizations focused on increasing water quality and community engagement. 

View the CAP StoryMap below to learn more or click here to view it in a new browser.