Help us develop the County Action Plan!
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We want to hear from YOU- our county residents, farmers, business owners, and municipalities across the watershed! This 6 question survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. A "CAP" makes our county eligible for state funding in order to install recommended CAP projects that reduce water pollution in our local watersheds.
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NATIVE PLANTS
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. By taking a few simple steps, we can all make a difference:
• Plant native plants; • Native plants don’t need to be watered as much as nonnative plants which saves you money;
• Native plants attract pollinators; • They will fare better through frost and drought;
• Plant native bushes and trees along streams to help prevent water pollution and flooding, and;
• If you have grass, set your mower height to three inches and never mow grass near a stream.
Together, we can conserve our resources and keep Pennsylvania growing.
Remember, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our commonwealth.
A message from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
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. By taking a few simple steps, we can all make a difference:
• Plant native plants; • Native plants don’t need to be watered as much as nonnative plants which saves you money;
• Native plants attract pollinators; • They will fare better through frost and drought;
• Plant native bushes and trees along streams to help prevent water pollution and flooding, and;
• If you have grass, set your mower height to three inches and never mow grass near a stream.
Together, we can conserve our resources and keep Pennsylvania growing.
Remember, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our commonwealth.
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****
March 8, 2021 - Fishing Creek Watershed Meeting (FCWA) - 7:00pm - Please Call the CCCD office for Location.
Click here for the FCWA website.
March 9, 2021 - Trout Unlimited Meeting - 7:00pm Via Zoom
March 18,2021, -Roaring Creek Valley Conservation Association(RCVCA)- Please Call the CCCD office for Location, Time. Click here for the RCVCA website.
March 22-26, 2021 -Annual Women in Ag & Conservation Conference (virtual)- noon-1pm each day - Click here for more information and to register for the Zoom link.
March 24, 2021 - Briar Creek Assoc. for Watershed Solutions (BCAWS) - 7pm - Please Call the CCCD office for Location
Click here for the BCAWS website.
March 31, 2021 - Annual Woodcock Watch - starts at 6:45pm - Register at: https://forms.gle/pqMs28B6B8Sm9Ja46
April 12, 2021 - Scholarship Applications Deadline - Click here for additional information.
April 12 - 16, 2021 - Envirothon - Click here for additional information.
April 23, 2021 - Poster Contest Deadline - Click here for additional information.
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! |
Check out our NEW "Better Backyards" Certificate program for Columbia County residents 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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New Resource: Environmental Education
Teaching Environmental Education at Home The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators has created a new resource titled, "Teaching Environmental Education at Home." The page consists of online options for fun and interactive environmental educational experiences for students to do by themselves or with their parents. Click here to view the resource. |
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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!
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