Ellen Enslin, SPESC, Program Specialist Everyone has heard the saying, “water runs downhill.” But have you ever wondered what happens once it gets there? At the Pike County Conservation District,…
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Brandon Twomey, Resource Conservationist Dams, bridges, and even docks, have you ever wondered why constructing or maintaining these structures often requires a permit? It can be easy to overlook how…
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PCCD is excited to welcome Kerry Engelhardt, our new District Engineer, to the team! Kerry grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey and attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ…
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Jason Pollits, Resource Conservationist The Dirty Beginnings After the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, a movement of soil conservation practices began spreading through the government and through the country. In…
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Emily Granville, Communications Coordinator Ever since the establishment of PCCD back in 1956, PCCD’s Board of Directors and staff have put a major emphasis on educating the public. But it…
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Madelyn Garcia, Watershed Specialist When you live in a county with over 1,800 miles of streams, water is part of everyday life. From fishing and kayaking to the simple…
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Madelyn Garcia, Watershed Specialist When most people think about water in Pike County, they picture the Delaware River, mountain streams, or scenic waterfalls. But another critical water source lies beneath…
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Emily Granville, Communications Coordinator If you have been reading this year’s monthly newsletter articles, you may already know what a Board of Directors is and why they are important.…
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Lisa Dolci, Administrative Manager Big things often start small—like a tiny seed that grows into a big tree. Back in 1956, Pike County planted its own seed of conservation by…
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Madelyn Garcia, Watershed Specialist A Place Shaped by Land, Water, and Community Long before the Pike County Conservation District existed, Pike County itself was shaped by natural resources. Blooming Grove…
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While we don’t want to throw rocks, we certainly have enjoyed learning this year about how they interact with water and how that relationship helps shape our landscape. Let’s take…
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Madelyn Garcia, Watershed Specialist As autumn fades and winter approaches, road crews across Pennsylvania start gearing up with plows and salt spreaders. While road salt keeps our roads safe in icy…
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