Stormwater runoff is the portion of rainfall or snowmelt that is not absorbed by the land’s surface or evaporated into the air. It runs over… read more
What's New
Groundwater – Get the Facts
For most of us who live in Pike County, the water we draw from our household faucets comes from underground wells or springs that produce… read more
How to Properly Maintain Your On-lot Septic System
In more densely developed urban and metropolitan areas, household wastewater is commonly piped off-site to a centralized sewage treatment plant. The infrastructure required for centralized… read more
Jeremy Oettinger Named Resource Conservationist
Jeremy Oettinger joined the Conservation District staff in June as a Resource Conservationist. He is a lifelong resident of Hawley, and a graduate of Wallenpaupack… read more
Surface Water Monitoring on Shohola Creek
The District’s watershed conservation efforts include a county-wide surface water monitoring program, education, outreach, and stewardship. This spring, Watershed Specialist Matt Barr and volunteers have… read more
Invasive Stream and Wetland Plants
Invasive non-native plants are a hot topic. Their proliferation causes serious impacts to our local flora, fauna and waterways. Pennsylvania flora includes 3,091 species of… read more