Pike County has an abundance of unique waterways, more than 1,800 miles of streams, nearly ninety lakes and dozens of ponds. These resources contribute to… read more
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control for Small Projects
Understand the Effects of Earth Disturbance Any activities that result in earth disturbance, whether it be construction of a single-family home or a 100-acre residential… read more
Report on Environmental Quality of Pike County Streams: 2019
Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) has maintained a Surface Water Monitoring Program, focused on monitoring stream health, for 28 years. We have been annually monitoring… read more
Invasive Species Series 2020: Japanese Knotweed
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
Beginners Guide to Spotted Lanternfly
There is an invasive species spreading through eastern Pennsylvania, making its way to Pike County. The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula (White), is an invasive… read more
Conservation Design
Protecting the natural resources without thwarting the progress of economic growth and development is a persistent question in the world of conservation and resource management.… read more