Pennsauken Creek

Pennsauken Creek is a tributary of the Delaware River located in Camden County, New Jersey, and flows through Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Merchantville, New Jersey. The creek's watershed includes parts of Burlington County, New Jersey, and is near the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 (New Jersey). The creek is also close to the Cooper River (New Jersey) and the Rancocas Creek, and is part of the larger Delaware River Basin.

Geography

The geography of the area surrounding Pennsauken Creek is characterized by the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Delaware River Valley. The creek flows through a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas, including the Pennsauken Township, New Jersey and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The creek's watershed includes parts of the Wharton State Forest and the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, and is near the Rancocas State Park and the Timber Creek Park. The creek is also close to the Camden Waterfront and the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, and is part of the larger Delaware River Watershed.

History

The history of Pennsauken Creek dates back to the Lenape Native American tribe, who lived in the area and used the creek for fishing and transportation. The creek was also an important resource for early European settlers, including the Swedish colonization of the Americas and the Dutch colonization of the Americas. The creek played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Red Bank taking place nearby. The creek is also close to the Camden and Amboy Railroad and the Delaware and Raritan Canal, and is part of the larger Mid-Atlantic region.

Ecology

The ecology of Pennsauken Creek is characterized by a mix of freshwater and brackish species, including the American eel, the Bluegill, and the Largemouth bass. The creek's watershed includes parts of the Delaware River Estuary and the Cooper River Watershed, and is home to a variety of plant species, including the Atlantic White Cedar and the Red Maple. The creek is also an important stopover point for migratory birds, including the Canada Goose and the American Golden-Plover, and is part of the larger Atlantic Flyway. The creek is close to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, and is near the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Recreation

Recreational activities on Pennsauken Creek include fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, with access points at Pennsauken Township, New Jersey and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The creek is also close to the Cooper River Park and the Timber Creek Park, which offer hiking and biking trails, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds. The creek is near the Camden County Boathouse and the Cooper River Yacht Club, and is part of the larger Delaware River Recreation Area. The creek is also close to the Adventure Aquarium and the Camden Children's Garden, and is near the New Jersey State Museum.

Conservation Efforts

Conservation efforts on Pennsauken Creek are led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware River Basin Commission, which work to protect the creek's water quality and habitat. The creek is also part of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative, which aims to restore and protect the watershed's natural resources. The creek is close to the Rutgers University and the Drexel University, which conduct research and monitoring on the creek's ecology and water quality. The creek is also near the New Jersey Audubon Society and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, which work to protect the creek's wildlife and habitat. The creek is part of the larger Mid-Atlantic Region and is near the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Category:Rivers of New Jersey