Since organizing in 1999, the Baker Creek Watershed has endeavored to promote good management practices along the waterway that bisects North East Borough. In addition to educational materials, the group has sponsored an annual Clean-Up with the cooperation of the Borough officials and local sponsors, including the Community Nurses, Bob Martin at State Farm Insurance, the Boston Bean Café, Boy Scout Troop #57, and PennDOT.

In February 2002 the Baker Creek Watershed Association, in partnership with the Borough of North East, listed a series of environmental goals and objectives to be addressed, including the selection of a major improvement project. A structural assessment analysis of Baker Creek previously conducted revealed that the municipal parking lot was an area that could be improved. A proposal to control urban runoff non-point pollution in this lot led to the application for grants to help defray the costs of such a project.

This original strategic plan for the Baker Creek Watershed Association includes our mission statement, goals, membership, and contact information.