Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, we will not be holding our annual Road Maintenance Workshop in person. In place of the workshop, we will… read more
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Autumn Gold – Reap the Benefits of Fallen Leaves
By Marianna Quartararo, Resource Conservationist Autumn leaves are the season’s most abundant crop. So pretty… until you have to rake them up, and then what… 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
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