Since the Clean Water Act of 1972, states have developed their own water quality standards, such as special protection designations for qualifying surface waters (streams… read more
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GIS: More than a Mapping Tool
GIS stands for Geographic Information System(s). It is a collection of computer tools that allows people to work with data that are linked to specific… read more
Meet Summer Intern Anton Adams
Anton Adams joined the Conservation District team in May as a summer intern through the Pike County Workforce Development office State Local Internship Program (SLIP)… read more
Riparian Buffer Basics
Riparian buffer is the term for an area of vegetation that grows along a waterway to help prevent substances from reaching the water. The fact… read more
Reducing Impacts on Local Roads
Pennsylvania’s Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Maintenance Program provides education, technical assistance, and grant funding to local public road-owning entities throughout the commonwealth.… read more
Managing Spring Stormwater
With the spring thaw upon us, it’s a good time to consider the benefits of proper stormwater management. Stormwater runoff is created when rain or… read more