Columbia County Conservation District
Serving Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Serving Columbia County, Pennsylvania
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 4, 2022 - Research Presentation on Macroinvertebrates in Roaring Creek Watershed
Ag Center, Large Conference Room, 7:00pm
SEE BELOW FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS
January 5, 2021 - District Board Meeting
Ag Center, Large Conference Room, 7:30pm
VOTE CATAWISSA CREEK FOR
2022 RIVER OF THE YEAR
VOTE HERE> https://pawatersheds.org/2022-river-of-the-year-nominees/ [pawatersheds.org] <VOTE HERE
Catawissa Creek is an incredibly beautiful 41-mile tributary of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River that visibly flows through three counties (Luzerne, Schuylkill and Columbia). Unfortunately, the creek’s aquatic ecosystem has been seriously damaged by a history of abandoned mine drainage issues connected to five mine tunnel discharges.
Two of those discharges now have passive treatment systems that successfully balance the pH and aluminum pollutants. Two other discharges contribute only negligible impact. This leaves just one more environmental hurdle for the Catawissa to reach its full potential as a world-class cold-water fishery. The creek’s potential is enhanced by a network of natural riparian buffers already in place and ideal streambed structure that is ready to support a wide diversity of aquatic organisms.
River the Year designation would help raise the awareness (both public and political) needed to accomplish the final leg of treatment the creek needs to complete its success story. An example would be set that would provide a valuable blueprint about how persistence, along with inter-agency/association collaboration can spark realistic and lasting change in waterways impacted by abandoned mine drainage.
It would also help an emerging new coalition between the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, conservation districts in Columbia and Schuylkill counties and other groups as they work to engage and empower nearby communities in working together to improve stream quality and recreational opportunities. The designation would also help to recharge the local creek restoration association with a new generation of local volunteers ready to correct and then protect Catawissa Creek moving forward.
Below is a link to an article that John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, has written about the nomination and what the 2022 River of the Year designation would mean for the Catawissa Creek.
http://www.middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org/blog/river-of-the-year-voting-catawissa-creek-an-example-of-collaboration-persistence-in-tackling-amd-issues
VOTE HERE> https://pawatersheds.org/2022-river-of-the-year-nominees/ [pawatersheds.org] <VOTE HERE
Enjoy these pictures from throughout the beautiful Catawissa Creek Watershed
Help stop the Spotted Lanternfly!
SPOT IT, SQUASH IT, REPORT IT.
More info about what you can do to help: https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-homeowners
Watch our recorded webinar: https://youtu.be/Lle44oRNuzY
Watch our recorded webinar: https://youtu.be/Lle44oRNuzY
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WE MOVED! The Columbia County Conservation District has a new office space. We are still located in the Ag Service Center Building at 702 Sawmill Road. Our entrance is now located on the lower level back side of the building. Our new address is 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 103, Bloomsburg, PA.
Our contact numbers and email will remain unchanged.
Our contact numbers and email will remain unchanged.
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2021 DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS:
THE 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 PM AT THE AG-SERVICE CENTER, 702 SAWMILL ROAD, BLOOMSBURG, PA. OR VIA ZOOM. COMMITTEES WILL MEET 1 HOUR PRIOR TO BOARD MEETINGS. 2021 Meeting Dates: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1. |
NPDES GENERAL PERMIT DEP has announced that the NEW ePermitting process for NPDES General Permits has begun. Click here for more information. |
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Missed our workshops but looking for some information? Check out our past workshops and resources HERE! |
The COLUMBIA CONSERVATIONIST Annual Report is here:
Click here to view the 2020 Annual Report.
Click here to view the 2020 Annual Report.
2020 CONSERVATION DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Click here for more information.
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We are officially a Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership partner!! The Partnership aims to facilitate the planting of 10 million new trees in priority landscapes in Pennsylvania by the end of 2025
Contact abby.sieg@columbiaccd.org, or call 570.317.9491 to inquire about receiving trees for streamside planting within Columbia county (minimum 100+ trees/site) |
PACD Conservation District Fact Sheet
Click Here to find out what conservation districts are all about!
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NOW AVAILABLE Cover Crop Roller Call 570.317.9456 for additional information. |
The Mission Statement of Columbia County Conservation District is
To lead the citizens of Columbia County in sustainable use of our shared agricultural
and natural resources through partnerships, education, and technical assistance,
in order to assure the best quality for life for future generations.
RIGHT - TO - KNOW LAW:
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