Wetlands… When people hear this word, many are inclined to think of wastelands that only breed mosquitoes. To the contrary, wetlands are important habitats and… read more
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Report: Groundwater Conditions in Pike County
In December 2017, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a report detailing groundwater conditions in Pike County, PA. The report stems from data collected in… read more
20 Years and Over $1 Million for Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Projects
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
Lake and Pond Management
If you are a private landowner with a lake or pond on your property, you most likely have an interest in maintaining your water body… read more
Understanding How to Protect Your Drinking Water
Where does your drinking water come from? Groundwater! Pike County is almost entirely dependent on groundwater to meet its drinking water needs. With the exception… read more
Wetlands: Why We Need Them
Swamps, marshes or bogs (whatever you choose to call them), wetlands play a vital role in the overall balance of the environment. Wetlands generally occur… read more