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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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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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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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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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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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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It’s that time of year again! The leaves have fallen, and temperatures are dropping. Soon we will be seeing the first snowflakes of the winter season. Along with the snow…
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Rainstorms happen all the time and are just a part of the water cycle. The stormwater will flow over land to bodies of water or infiltrate into the ground to…
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Have you heard about microplastics?! Are you curious about whether or not your local stream might contain some of these plastic fragments? We want YOU to help us with…
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When you flush your toilet or wash dishes in the sink, where does all that water and extra waste go? In more densely developed urban areas, household wastewater is commonly…
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