Because of your support and help with stream work across the region, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy is now also working with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s “Lake Guys.”

Back in March 2025 the Lake Guys stabilized a section of eroding shoreline at F.J. Sayers Reservoir in Bald Eagle State Park. Using large rocks, the crew built sawtooth and stone framed deflectors along the shoreline. The stone deflectors will help rebuild the shoreline, and also help prevent the lakeshore from continuing to wash away.

You may be wondering what causes erosion at a lake.

Good question.

The wave action from power boats and wind can be enough over time to wash away stretches of the shoreline.  This adds nutrient and sediment into the watershed, degrades terrestrial and aquatic habitat, and leads to poor shoreline access.  The deflectors improve these items and create fishing hotspots where family’s and other groups can gather and catch lots of fish

The Lake Guys spent several weeks working on the project. Later this spring or fall, trees will be planted. Over time the tree roots will add to the stabilization at the site.

NPC’s members helped by applying for funding, administering the grant, and working on some coordination. Thanks to Beyond the Pond and Bass Pro for their financial support of the project!!

Other funding and technical assistance came from Bald Eagle State Park, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (they operate and maintain the dam for flood control purposes).

This is the second location on F.J. Sayers Reservoir where NPC and our partners have worked together to restore the shoreline. Last summer, we collaborated to restore a section near the Hunters Run Access, and we’ll continue working together to secure funding and build on this progress.