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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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
The Most Common General Permits
If you are a homeowner or landowner planning to do certain construction projects in or around waterways or wetlands, you may be required, by the… read more
District Welcomes Watershed Specialist
Rachel Posavetz joined the Conservation District staff in January as our Watershed Specialist. Rachel’s Environmental Science experience includes both field work and community outreach. She… read more