On September 19, 2019, the Pike County Conservation District hosted a 2-hour informational work and training session. The topic – Properly Maintaining Your On-Lot Septic System To help Pike County residents keep local lakes and ponds clean, the Pike County Conservation District is hosting a free three-part workshop series titled “How your Backyard Activities Affect your… Read more
Article by Pike County Conservation District: By Rachel Posavetz, Watershed Specialist. “Riparian buffer is the term for an area of vegetation that grows along a waterway to help prevent substances from reaching the water. The fact that this type of area has its own term should be telling of its importance. As water flows across… Read more
Please join Our Pocono Waters Campaign for a panel discussion about clean streams in the Poconos and the economic, environmental, and recreational benefits they provide for the region. When: Tuesday, Oct. 30 Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: East Stroudsburg University Innovation and Entrepreneur Center 562 Independence Road East Stroudsburg, PA… Read more
January 8, 2018 Penn State Extension and the Monroe County Conservation District are excited to launch the Master Watershed Steward Program. The Master Watershed Steward program is a collaborative effort between Penn State Extension, Monroe County Conservation District, and local conservation groups. It is similar to the Master Gardener program and is designed to train… Read more
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PIKE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) is accepting applications for a full-time Executive Director (ED). Challenging position responsible for management of the overall administration and supervision of Conservation District programs, personnel, and operations implementing the Conservation District Mission within Pike County. Must be a leader, a service-oriented individual… Read more
Pennsylvania has led the nation in confirmed Lyme disease cases each year since 2011. When detected early, Lyme disease and other tick borne diseases can be treated. Left untreated, tick borne diseases can cause a whole host of problems. Early diagnosis is important in preventing long term complications. After coming inside,… Read more
Conservation Events in April 2017 The month of April is filled with environmentally themed events. Below is a list of events. Be sure to visit the Events Calendar at www.pikeconservation.org or like Pike County Conservation District on Facebook to be sure you are kept up to date. April 8- Pike Wayne Trout Unlimited Banquet: Reservations… Read more
DEP Declares Drought Warning for Four Counties, Increases Drought Watch to 30 Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a drought watch for Pike County, following a meeting Wednesday of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force. “We’re asking residents and businesses, particularly in central and eastern counties, to use water wisely and follow simple… Read more
By Anya Tikka SUNRISE LAKES — Residents continue to complain about sewer and water problems at Sunrise Lake. Some say their ground and well water are contaminated, and that their sewage mounds, which are supposed to filter wastewater, are failing. An inspector from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) found that a leaky sewer… Read more
Conservation District looking for Volunteers to allow FREE WELL WATER TESTING Pike County Conservation District along with the US Geological Survey (USGS) will be completing a study of drinking water wells from around the county during the summer of 2015. The wells included in the study will be selected from a list of private residential or… Read more
