"Boundaries don't protect rivers, people do." --Aristotle
On July 30, 2022, the CCCD assisted the watershed organizations in Columbia County with hosting the First Annual Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival at CARA Park in Catawissa. Below is a wonderful feature article and video written and created by POWR and PEC to highlight the event!
https://pecpa.org/news/a-silver-lining-story/?fbclid=IwAR3ro58NLOOgUOelBj1E3iKyVdcm_VtE-DAK0aECgTGBpi7ctBcwmJYA3DU
https://pecpa.org/news/a-silver-lining-story/?fbclid=IwAR3ro58NLOOgUOelBj1E3iKyVdcm_VtE-DAK0aECgTGBpi7ctBcwmJYA3DU
watershed associations
The Conservation District works with four volunteer watershed groups in our county. These groups are dedicated to protecting and conserving the county's natural resources. Follow the links below to learn more about each group and how to get involved.
- Briar Creek: Briar Creek Association for Watershed Solutions, Ben Franek - President
- Catawissa Creek: Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, Ed Wytovich - President
- Fishing Creek: Fishing Creek Watershed Association
- Roaring Creek: Roaring Creek Valley Conservation Association, Daniel Brassington - President
Source Water Protection Group
- Columbia-Montour Coalition for Source Water Protection, Jen Whisner - President
Get Involved!
If you would like to get involved in conservation of your watershed, contact:
Aaron Eldred at 570.317.9478 or aaron.eldred@columbiaccd.org