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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The District is excited to welcome two new faces to team! Madelyn Garcia – Watershed Specialist Madelyn grew up in New York with limited access to green spaces, but…
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Emily Granville, Communications Coordinator Water is crucial to our survival, and without it the Earth wouldn’t be able to sustain life. Thankfully, water is a renewable resource that moves in…
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Matt Williams, Resource Conservationist Have you ever found yourself driving along interstate 84 at the PA – NY border wondering why the water in the Delaware river is so…
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Rachael Marques, Watershed Specialist With all the heavy rainstorms this summer, now is the perfect time to talk about stormwater. Stormwater is simply precipitation from a storm that runs…
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