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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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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An active construction site can seem like quite a bit of activity from afar. A good construction project though is carefully designed and executed, which includes minimizing environmental impact. We…
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Below is a message shared from the PA Department of Agriculture: Preventing fertilizer loss keeps your lawn healthy, saves you money, and protects our waterways. It is important to properly…
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We have all seen a PennDOT truck applying brine to the roads before a storm or plowing when a large snow event hits. After speaking with PennDOT personnel, I learned…
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Climate change is the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns, often resulting in more frequent and severe weather events. The primary driver of climate change is the emission of…
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Wetlands…When people hear this word, many are inclined to think of unbuildable wastelands that only breed mosquitos. To the contrary, wetlands are important habitats and nurseries for thousands of species…
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If you are interested in growing the healthiest, greenest grass in your yards, PCCD’s new resource is for you! Jeremy Oettinger has broken soil health into 4 easy to understand…
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With a future of higher frequency and intensity storms combined with increased construction and impervious areas, it is now more important than ever for everyone to do their part in…
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January at the Pike County Conservation District is Groundwater month! This means that we are going to spend the month talking about an incredibly important resource here in Pike County.…
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) established e-permitting to streamline the General Permit application process. An Operator User’s Guide and Help Desk Support Line are available through: dep.pa.gov To…
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NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES is a federal program from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that regulates discharges of pollutants through a point source into a…
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