White oyster mushrooms that look almost like shelves on a tree

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About

Our Mission

Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) is committed to the long-term protection and sustainable use of Pike County's natural resources. We accomplish this through partnership, education, technical assistance, planning, enforcement, and leadership.

What is a Conservation District?

Pike County Conservation District was established in 1956 by the Pike County Board of Commissioners and has worked actively since then to carry out programs focused on conservation of soil, water and natural resources. The District is governed by a Board of Directors who meet monthly to help plan programs, guide staff and coordinate efforts which provide conservation assistance and education in Pike County. District staff provide technical assistance for residents on natural resource and watershed conservation, groundwater protections, grant writing, and program administration.

Our Vision for the Future

Pike County Conservation District will be a recognized and respected leader in fostering a conservation ethic among government officials, non-governmental groups, the development community, community associations, landowners and the general public resulting in conservation of the integrity of the natural systems that enrich Pike County’s environment.

A staff and board member macroinvertebrate sampling, moving the samples from the net into a jar
A pipe collapsing under a paved road
Staff walking at erosion control site
A slope next to a road with grass planted, netting over it, and gravel to reduce erosion
Garden Hollow Road Center, Snyder County for DG low volume roads 2013 Annual Training group photo
Students in a classroom look for macroinvertebrates in a tray of samples
A flooded road
Rain garden next to a parking lot
A group of students plant a rain garden
An illustration of rain falling into puddles on the ground
FACT

We all live downstream. Our water quality is directly affected by our upstream neighbors, and our choices will impact the water quality for our downstream neighbors.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
  • Minimize impervious surfaces.
  • Do not remove trees and other plants next to streams, lakes and wetlands.
  • Plant native plants to absorb heavy rain falls.
  • Direct rain gutters onto lawn or garden.
  • Construct rain gardens and use rain barrels.