CONSERVATION CORNER
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 Gravel deposit on the inside corner of a stream causing severe erosion on the outside of the corner. Brad Cummings, Program Manager Chapter 102/105, BCCD
With a U.S. record 83,000 miles of free flowing channels in our state, nearly every Pennsylvania resident lives close to and is affected, sometimes negatively, by moving water. Fortunately, within this state and county we do have the ability to alter and improve, when necessary, our in-stream property and right of way areas within specific permit parameters. There are 4 categories of activities that may occur in streams, including…  A properly constructed silt fence for erosion control on construction projects. Brad Cummings, 102/105 Project Manager, BCCD
With Spring and the hope of better weather just around the corner, some are anxious to start earth disturbance projects they were unable to complete last year before Winter set in. If that describes you, then here is a brief guide explaining when an erosion control plan and/or permit will be needed for your new house, garage, barn, pond, driveway, fill site or nearly any other type of project:  Mountain laurel Photo: Sandy Feather, Penn State Open AI. 2025. “PA State Flower.” ChatGPT (March 6 version). March 6, 2025. https://openai.com
With its delicate pink and white blossoms dotting Pennsylvania’s forests each spring, the mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) has held a special place in the state’s history and identity for over a century. Officially designated as Pennsylvania’s state flower in 1933, this evergreen shrub symbolizes the state’s rugged beauty and resilience. The mountain laurel is native to the eastern United States, thriving in Pennsylvania’s woodlands, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains and along rocky hillsides. Known for its striking floral display in late May and June, the plant forms dense thickets that provide habitat for wildlife while enhancing the natural scenery. |
AuthorsVarious staff at the Bradford County Conservation District Archives
April 2026
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