This past summer Ty worked as a physical science aide at the USDA Watershed operation near Klingerstown. The agency conducts research to insure that the land and water will be usable for years to come. The Klingerstown Hydro Center does more than measure precipitation. Soil and water samples are examined year round and sent to Penn State laboratories in State College. Simulated tests are done to determine how much phosphorus is in water runoff after a rain.
Nutrient management is critical to water quality in the area and around the globe.
A U.S. savings bond was given to Ty after his presentation. In other business, final assignments were discussed for the Tyler Stiely Fun Day in Hegins Park, Sunday, October 29, from noon to 4 p.m. in the afternoon.