Conservation District to demystify drinking water basics Registration is now open for the March installment of the “From Source to Sink” workshop series to be held on March 3, 2025,... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 10:30
Volunteers wanted for Route 402 cleanup The public is welcome to join Pike County Conservation District staff, board members, and partners for a road cleanup along... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 07:51
Microplastics study to focus on Pike County waters The Pike County Conservation District is seeking the public’s help in determining the level of microplastics in county bodies... Local News 05 Oct 2024 | 07:45
Conservation District annual dinner to feature ‘Owls of the Night’ presentation The Pike County Conservation District announced an invitation to all members of the public to the District’s 2024 annual... Local News 20 Sep 2024 | 07:42
Registration open for youth stream ecology and fly-fishing program The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD), Wayne Conservation District, and Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited will... Local News 17 Sep 2024 | 07:30
The middle schoolers were hard at work turning the soil in preparation for planting. ( Photo courtesy the Delaware Valley School District) Middle schoolers create wildlife food plot Through a grant from the Pike County Conservation District students of the Dingman-Delaware Middle School created a “Wildlife... Local News 11 Sep 2024 | 03:37
Attendees learn about rain barrel installation and maintenance at the Barrels & Breakfast program. ( Photo courtesy of Pike County Conservation District) Conservation district holds Barrels & Breakfast program On Saturday, July 27, more than 20 community members joined the Pike County Conservation District for “Barrels & Breakfast”... Local News 06 Aug 2024 | 09:36
Youth stream ecology and fly-fishing program announced The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD), Wayne Conservation District, and Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited will... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 04:06
The pollinator garden was put together with the help of the Pike County 4-H, Pike County Conservation District, and Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Pike County, as well as library staff. ( Photo courtesy the Pike County Public Library) Pollinator gardens open at the library Pike County residents who visit the Dingman branch of the Pike County Public Library can now enjoy a pollinator garden. Thanks... Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 11:30
Homeowner’s resource fair coming soon The Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership will be hosting the Homeowner’s Resource Fair, allowing new and established homeowners... Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 11:18
Get to know your pond with ‘Twilight Pond Walk’ Ponds are a common feature of the landscape of the Poconos and provide a source of enjoyment for many landowners. Although... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 12:41
Nominations open for ‘Conservation Achievement’ awards The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) is now accepting nominations for their 2024 PCCD Conservation Achievement Awards.... Local News 14 May 2024 | 02:39
The partners on planting day at the pollinator garden. ( Photo courtesy the Pike County Conservation District) State honors local project with 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently honored 22 projects completed by schools, businesses,... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 09:56
The water source graphic was designed by the Pike County Conservation District. It can be found, along with other information, at pikeconservation.org. Protecting your drinking water source Groundwater is the main source of drinking water for all Pike County residents. Protection of groundwater is vital to human... Local News 06 Sep 2023 | 05:44
Dingmans Ferry. Twilight Pond Walk, talk on June 21 Ponds are a common feature of the landscape of the Pocono’s and provide a source of enjoyment for many landowners. Although... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 02:54