Invasive Species: Invasive species are any kind of living organism, including plants, insects, and bacteria, that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm.… read more
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Notes from the Field: Dam Safety
Pike County has many beautiful lakes and ponds, some formed by the glaciers and others have a dam of some sort to impound the water.… read more
Stories from the Field: Electrofishing
As a part of the District’s Watershed Stewardship, we monitor the water quality of surface waters in Pike County. This long-term monitoring program allows us… read more
Preventing Pollution from Septic Systems
In urban areas, household wastewater is handled by a centralized system, which leads to a sewage treatment plant. In rural areas, like Pike County, homes… read more
Lake Health Series Now Available!
To help residents protect local water resources, this summer we are hosting a virtual series titled “How your Backyard Activities Affect Your Lake.” Each program… read more
Invasive Species Series 2020: Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)
Are you finding some new strange insects eating the plants in your lawn or garden? Some of the insect species nibbling on your prized plants… read more