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A weekly blog for all things conservation

How Much Wood Could A Woodchuck Chuck?

9/30/2019

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By: Tess Flynn-Belles, Natural Resource Specialist
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   Hey all! It’s your old Uncle Conservation here and I’ve got a secret for you. And let me tell you, it’s a good one. Especially if you or someone you know lives near a stream which, let’s be honest, is the entire county. Ok, gather ‘round now. Ready for it? You can clear trees and woody debris out of a stream… WITHOUT A PERMIT!!! Holy Cow!! Did I just blow your mind?! I did, didn’t I?


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The Work Free Zone (Garden)

9/23/2019

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By: Kevin Brown, Ag. Resource Specialist
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Yes, that is what I said, a garden that takes no work.  This is a picture of our garden here at the office.  I mulched it, planted it, spent maybe 15 minutes (total) weeding it at different times, and am now harvesting it.  I know there are a lot of non-believers out there.  My wife said it wouldn’t work.  My co-workers said it wouldn’t work and wanted to know who was going to be the one spending the time needed to weed and water it.  My response was, “if it works the way it is supposed to, no one”.  Even my mother said that when she read the first gardening article, I put out there, “I couldn’t believe your name was associated with it.  You never wanted anything to do with a garden”.  And she is right, I still don’t.  But Voilà !  Here we are.  I can handle a garden if I don’t have to do anything to make it a garden.  Doesn’t everyone like to have super fresh vegetables if all they have to do is go pick them?  Well, you can.


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Bradford County Stream Maintenance Pilot Program

9/16/2019

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By: The Bradford County Conservation District
If you read last week’s article discussing stream permit options, there was mention of a “new” permit option for Bradford County. In this week’s article, we’ll discuss the evolution of that permit, what it is, and how you would go about qualifying for it.​


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Options for Stream Permits

9/9/2019

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By: Jonathan VanNoy, Natural Resource Specialist
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Last week we talked about how stream regulations protect people, and what NOT to do in streams.  This week’s topic is about how to get permits when stream work IS needed.  The first call you should always make with any stream work questions is to the Conservation District at 570-485-3144. 

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Why Does DEP Care More About Tadpoles Than People?

9/2/2019

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By: Jonathan VanNoy, Natural Resource Specialist
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This is a question that we at the Conservation District hear with various wording on a fairly consistent basis, but especially after flooding events.  The statement is exaggerated to make a point, but the emotion that I hear behind it is sincere.  “WHY am I not allowed to protect my property!?’ 


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