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The restoration of Ore Run is part of the fourth phase of the East Branch
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are present in the watershed. The entire length of the stream flows over soil of the Deep-Wellsboro-Oquaga soil association, except for the headwaters, which are on soil of the Oquaga and another, minor soil association. Most of these soils are highly
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load of 27 pounds (12 kg) per day to be restored to the satisfaction of the East Branch
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of the stream during average flow conditions is 4.32. The pH ranges from 4 to less than 4.5. The concentration of
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Ore Run experiences chronic acidification. During average flow conditions, the
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of Ore Run during average flow conditions is 481 gallons per minute. The
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Ore Run has one small, unnamed tributary. It is known as Unt 28017.
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Ore Run begins in
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during average flow conditions is 0.366 milligrams per liter.
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263:alkalinity
135:Basin size
92:76°20′39″W
89:41°21′17″N
356:Hunts Run
324:waterfall
315:Watershed
282:sea level
244:discharge
238:Hydrology
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350:See also
309:iron ore
252:aluminum
337:History
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