CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEEK - APRIL 19-24, 2021
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Congratulations to Central Columbia High School for winning this year's (virtual) Columbia-Montour Envirothon competition! The students will go on to compete at the (virtual) State Envirothon competition in May. Pictured from left to right: Jane Corbin, Olivia Hubler, Caroline Fitt, Lucas Zimmerman, Brody Beaver |
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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SPRING FERTILIZER Did you know there are easy steps you can take to make a difference in your community? Every day, the state’s sixty-six conservation districts work to prevent pollution in Pennsylvania. But we can’t do this alone. We need your help. Conservation can start in your yard! |
By taking a few simple steps, we can all make a difference:
• Skip spring lawn fertilizer because it can cause pollution; and it is more effective applied in the fall.
• If you do use fertilizer use phosphorus-free fertilizer, only use fertilizer if rain is not expected for 24 hours after application; and sweep excess fertilizer off pavement to prevent water pollution.
Together, we can conserve our resources. Remember, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our commonwealth.
For more information about conservation projects in your community,
visit PACD.org. A message from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
• Skip spring lawn fertilizer because it can cause pollution; and it is more effective applied in the fall.
• If you do use fertilizer use phosphorus-free fertilizer, only use fertilizer if rain is not expected for 24 hours after application; and sweep excess fertilizer off pavement to prevent water pollution.
Together, we can conserve our resources. Remember, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our commonwealth.
For more information about conservation projects in your community,
visit PACD.org. A message from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
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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. |
****UPCOMING EVENTS****
May 10, 2021 - Fishing Creek Watershed Meeting (FCWA) - 7:00pm - Guest Speaker: Eric C. Miller, of Bloomsburg Citizens Climate Lobby. Click here for the FCWA website.
May 19, 2021 - Brood X Cicadas Webinar - 7:00pm - Register for the Zoom link HERE.
May 20, 2021 -Roaring Creek Valley Conservation Association(RCVCA)- 7:00pm. Zoom meeting
Click here for the RCVCA website.
May 22, 2021 - Bird Hike @ Rickett's Glen State Park with Speaker Doug Gross, Ornithologist
Click here for the FCWA website.
May 26, 2021 - Briar Creek Assoc. for Watershed Solutions (BCAWS) - 7pm - TBA
Click here for the BCAWS website.
May 31, 2021 - OFFICE CLOSED - Memorial Day
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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Missed our workshops but looking for some information? Check out our past workshops and resources HERE! |
Help stop the Spotted Lanternfly!
SPOT IT, SQUASH IT, REPORT IT.
More info about what you can do to help at https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-homeowners
REPORT A SIGHTING
REPORT A SIGHTING
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Check out our NEW "Better Backyards" Certificate program for Columbia County residents HERE!
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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 brittney.hartzell@columbiaccd.org 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:
Click here for "Right-To-Know Law" Policy
Click here for "Right-To-Know Law" Request Form