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June 28, 2024

Conservation at Home

The District’s mission centers around “conserving natural resources,” but this is a very broad and often daunting goal. There are many, many “natural resources,” including soil, surface waters like ponds and streams, groundwater, plants, animals,…

Three glass petri dishes in a line on a table with water-soaked paper inside
September 30, 2024

Open for Public Participation! – The Study of Microplastics in Pike County Waters

A hand reaching into a cardboard box of biodegradable packing peanuts
September 24, 2024

Sustainable Packaging Options Are Growing

Watershed Specialist Rachael by the District's septic system cap and enthusiastically points to it
August 30, 2024

How to Properly Maintain Your On-lot Septic System

A harmful algal bloom, a layer of green on top of water surface
July 25, 2024

Harmful Algal Blooms: What Are They and What Can We Do?

A downspout directed into a rain barrel along the side of the District building
June 28, 2024

Conservation at Home

An area of forest taken over by garlic mustard plants
May 31, 2024

Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania

A pond with vegetation near the shore
April 26, 2024

Pike County Ponds!

students listening to a game commission officer outside around a table with wildlife skulls
March 25, 2024

What is Envirothon?

A vehicle sitting at the far end of a long rock path
February 27, 2024

Controlling Erosion and Sediment with Rock Construction Entrances

Closeup photo of blades of grass with dew
February 14, 2024

Be Wise When You Fertilize

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January 24, 2024

Our Pest Control Pals

January 22, 2024

Seasonal Tales of Regional Trails