spring wetlands with lots of grasses

Education

Conservation education and outreach efforts are a major emphasis of the District. Programs reach audiences of all ages focusing on a wide variety of conservation topics.

Water conservation, water quality and quantity, watersheds, wetland identification, land use management, soil erosion pollution prevention, and how all of these relate to the unique qualities of Pike County are program topics.

A painted rain barrel with a butterfly and hummingbird

The District provides outreach through:

  • Classroom and community education programs
  • Municipal workshops and outreach
  • Environmental Education Project grants
  • Pike/Wayne Envirothon
  • Workshops, technical assistance, and outreach to residents and businesses on environmental permitting
  • Regular communication with local, state, and federal legislators regarding conservation issues.
FACT

Less than 1% of all the water on the Earth is fresh water we can drink.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Keep this water clean and free of pollution. Use all lawn and garden chemicals according to manufactures instructions and dispose of them properly. You can also choose organic lawn and garden care products.