Pike County Conservation District

Applications are now open for the District’s 2025 Environmental Education Grant! Are you a teacher or environmental educator working with Pike County youth? Are you planning a research project, pollinator garden planting, or other educational environmental program with those youth? Visit our website at the link below to complete the application by May 1st. https://lnkd.in/eKZD9tu5 Photo: Pollinator gardens at the Pike County Public Library Dingmans Branch planted by 4-H and the Penn State Master Gardeners with a 2023 PCCD EE Grant.

Even if you haven't heard of "nature play," you've probably taken part in it. Building snowmen and igloos are just a couple examples of nature play, or activities that take place outside, are open-ended, and unstructured. Nature play encourages young kids - and the young at heart! - to form a connection with nature, inspiring them to protect our natural resources now and later for others to enjoy. Learn more in the article below by PCCD District Manager Tara! https://lnkd.in/e5QaeCGn

With the snowy weather, we also need to prepare for icy conditions. Salt mixes commonly known as road salt, ice melt, or rock salt can help limit dangerous ice on roads and walkways, but excess amounts of these mixes can have negative effects on our local waterways. Luckily, there are things we can each do when using salt mixes to prevent their travel into streams while still gaining their safety benefits. Learn more in the article linked below by PCCD Watershed Specialist Rachael! https://lnkd.in/eCYxdbGf

Though stormwater runoff is a necessary part of the water cycle, it can also cause issues for homeowners, like runoff flowing towards your house and ponding against the foundation, gravel driveways being washed out, and erosion rills being formed throughout your lawn. Luckily, with some stormwater best management practices, (BMPs), issues resulting from stormwater runoff can be avoided.? Check out our recent newsletter article on Stormwater Management for Residential Properties to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e8xRUa3U

#ICYMI Join our Team PCCD is seeking a Resource Conservation Technician! Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Do you like being outside? As a Resource Conservation Technician, you’ll be conducting inspections outside for construction sites as well as construction near streams and in wetlands. Other core duties include technical review of construction-related plans and permit applications for a variety of projects and programs and technical assistance to landowners to help protect Pike County’s natural resources. ?? We’re looking for someone who has good interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups. The best candidates will have a combination of education and experience in the natural sciences (salary is based on experience). ?? This role is a full-time non-exempt position with County benefits. Benefits include paid days off (including County-designated holidays!), life insurance, health insurance, retirement plan, and optional dental plan. Pay: $36,000 - $55,000 per year. Use the link below to find out more & apply: https://lnkd.in/efFKWw7v ? Please like and share our post to increase reach and to help us find our new colleague! Application deadline is November 26, 2024. #jobsinconservation #environmentaljobs #conservationjobs #conservationvacancies #hiring