2018 marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the Pike County Conservation District’s participation in Pennsylvania’s Dirt Gravel, and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Maintenance Program. The DGLVR… read more
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Soil
How to Improve Your Soil: 4 Steps to Better Growing
Soil amendments are materials added to soil to improve its physical properties. This can include increasing the water retention, aeration, or other structural elements. The… read more
What is Soil?
When most of us see soil we just see dirt. Soil is actually so much more than what we see. It varies from location to… read more
What Is Erosion and Sedimentation?
Erosion is the process that wears away earth. This can occur naturally by water, wind or ice. During the erosion process bits of soil are… read more
How Can You Reduce Erosion and Sedimentation?
Reducing erosion protects water and soil resources. Every person should take steps to decrease erosion and keep soil where it belongs. If you are planning… read more
Stories from the Field: Compost Filter Sock a Friend to Streams and Wetlands
You may have heard that sediment is the leading cause of water pollution in Pike County, but what is sediment? Sediment, in the natural environment,… read more