CONSERVATION CORNER
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 Brian Zeidner, Director of Member Services, Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative
This is part three of a series of articles that inform the public of an ambitious project that will benefit our local communities in many ways. Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative has undertaken a lawn-to-native pollinator habitat transition project on the grounds of their headquarters building, located along Route 6 in Wysox, Pennsylvania. Expected benefits include improved environmental stewardship, evaluating new right-of-way management strategies, educational opportunities for local students and groups, and reduced maintenance costs. Claverack is a rural electric cooperative that is owned by the members we serve. One of the most impactful things you will ever do is choose a partner. This is true for marriage, for business, and most certainly, for contractor selection. The right contractor will make the project pleasurable and provide lasting satisfaction. The wrong partner leaves you with a lot of regrets.
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 Brian Zeidner, Director of Member Services, Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative
This is part two of a series of articles that inform the public of an ambitious project that will benefit our local communities in many ways. Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative has undertaken a lawn-to-native pollinator habitat transition project on the grounds of their headquarters building, located along Route 6 in Wysox, Pennsylvania. Expected benefits include improved environmental stewardship, evaluating new right-of-way management strategies, educational opportunities for local students and groups, and reduced maintenance costs. Claverack is a rural electric cooperative that is owned by the members we serve. The Power and Process of Planning Businessman Nido Qubein said, “The trouble with many plans is that they are based on the way things are now. To be successful, your plan must focus on what you want, not what you have.” At Claverack, we recognized if we wanted to have a successful native pollinator habitat project, we would need help and a good plan. I mentioned before that Bedford County residents Mike and Laura Jackson had been successful with projects like this, so I reached out to Laura and followed her advice.  Brian Zeidner, Director of Member Services, Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative
“We humans are the only creatures that think a nice flat, short, green lawn is a good thing. Every other species on earth views such a lawn as a barren desert.” My friend, Kevin Brown, from the Bradford County Conservation District made this stunning statement. He’s known for making provocative statements, so I had to investigate his claim.  Cathy Yeakel, District Manager, BCCD
Are you a resident of Bradford County and attend a college or university, majoring in natural resources, conservation, agriculture or another related environmental field? If you said yes, here is an opportunity for you to apply for some scholarship funds! Applications for the scholarship are accepted until September 30th of each year. |
AuthorsVarious staff at the Bradford County Conservation District Archives
October 2024
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