Invasive Species
A plant or animal that naturally belongs to a place without humans planting it
Native Species
What material is the dam made of?
Earth and rocks
Number of Blue Bird boxes located around the project area?
A. 20 B. 90 C.137 D.72
B. 90
This state agency helps Blue Marsh take care of the grasslands
PA Game Commission
Asian bug that was introduced in 2014. Black and red with white spots.
Hint: smoosh them if you see them
Spotted Lantern Fly
A. 300 B. 178 C. 290 D. 245
C. 290
What does HAB stand for?
Harmful Algal Blooms
Which small game animal does Blue Marsh help Game Commission release in the fall for hunting?
Pheasants
What kind of field has many native flowers that is great for bees, butterflies, and other small insects?
local pollinator field
What invasive songbird will attack blue birds and tree swallows to take over their nests?
House Sparrow
How many times has Blue Marsh Lake reached spillway flow?
2
What major watershed is Blue Marsh part of?
Delaware
What kind of bird can most often be found sitting on the Dam?
Hint: They love dead things
Vultures
True or False
Old Christmas Trees can be used for fish habitat
True!
What severe natural weather event triggered the planning for Blue Marsh?
Hurricanes
Which algae is known as "Toxic"?
Blue-Green cyanobacteria
Which Army agency is Blue Marsh owned and operated by?
US Army Corps of Engineers
What two things does blue marsh regularly test for in the summer months
E-Coli and Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)
Wetlands
ex. Marshes, Swamps, Bogs