The Lackawaxen River Conservancy

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The Lackawaxen River Conservancy Challenge: The watershed boundary encompasses parts of three counties - Wayne, Pike and Lackawanna - and 26 municipalities. According to the 1990-2000 Census figures, Pike County is the fastest growing County in the Commonwealth at 65.6%; Wayne County is the third fastest growing County at 19.5%. Just over 26 municipalities within the watershed are experiencing 1990-2000 population growth rates of over 20%. While Pike County municipalities lying within the watershed are experiencing much greater - Blooming Grove 79.1% Palmyra 59.2%; Greene 50.2%; Lackawanna 46.7%.