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Sprouts of Stewardship: Meet Our Board

March 5, 2026
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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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Rooted in Service: The Board’s Role Then & Now

March 5, 2026
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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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Building History: The District’s Story

March 5, 2026
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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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Flow Forms & Rock Realms: A Year of Hydrogeomorphic Discovery

November 21, 2025
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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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Shake, Melt, Repeat: How Salt Shapes Our Winters

October 31, 2025
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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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PCCD Welcomes Our New Watershed Specialist and Resource Conservationist!

October 30, 2025
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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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The Good, The Bad, and The Groundwater

October 1, 2025
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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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PCCD welcomes our new Communications Coordinator!

June 30, 2025
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PCCD has a new staff member! Emily Granville will be joining the team as our new Communications Coordinator. “In 2018, I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S.…
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Go with the Flow: How Geology Shapes our Streams

June 17, 2025
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Rachael Marques, Watershed Specialist   This year, we’ve delved into how our region’s geology influences various water resources. Previously, we examined groundwater interactions; this month, we turn our focus to…
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Down the Drain: Where Does the Water Go?

May 22, 2025
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Ever wonder where the water from your faucet goes? According to Penn State Extension, “about 26% of Pennsylvania households use septic systems.” Septic systems, also called on-lot sewage treatment, are…
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Water You Know About Source Water Protection?

April 30, 2025
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Picture this: after a long day at work crafting thoughtful answers to those endless emails, you’re excited to make your favorite box of mac n’ cheese to relax when you…
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Dig Deep: The Connection Between Groundwater & Geology

March 31, 2025
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As the Watershed Specialist for Pike County Conservation District (the District), I frequently work with groundwater for educational and scientific purposes. Groundwater is water found under the ground and plays…
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