A potential bog turtle habitat in 2014 was found to be present near where Lower Towamensing Township's new $1.4 million sewer plant will be built.

The Phase I bog turtle habitat survey was performed to determine if potential bog turtle habitats exist at or near the proposed township sewer line right of way.An environmental review conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicates potential conflict with the bog turtle.The township sewer project consists of a proposed linear sewer line segment that extends from Aquashicola east along Little Gap Road to the Little Gap. In addition, two study area polygons are located within Palmerton.A total of 31 wetlands were evaluated for potential bog turtle habitat. Of those, a total of 11 wetland areas were identified as potential bog turtle habitat over the extent of the project study area.If a turtle is found in the project area, it will be left where it is.Terry Ahner