CONSERVATION CORNER
A weekly blog for all things conservation
By: Kevin Brown, Agricultural Resource Specialist Hopefully part 1 gave you some things to think about and maybe even got your blood boiling a little bit. That was my intention. I want you thinking about this and even thinking that maybe you can do something about it in your own little corner of the world. It really doesn’t take much to make a huge difference in some cases. Our goal, as homeowners AND business owners, should be that absolutely no rainwater leaves our properties, especially in normal rainfall events. NONE. I know it is easy to run inside while it is raining and just not realize, or maybe even care, where that rainwater is going. Well we should. Next time it rains, grab the rain suit and head outside. Take a stroll along your property and take note of what you see. Are you adding to the problem, or not? Is water leaving your property, or not? If it is, is there anything you can do about it?
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By: Kevin Brown, Agricultural Resource Specialist Right here in Pennsylvania! Sound crazy? Sound like something that the government came up with just to get some more of YOUR hard-earned money? Maybe, but it is happening. And, as much as you may think it’s a crazy idea, it has some validity behind it. I know I possibly could start a firestorm here but read on for where this notion is coming from and why we do need to do something about it. There may be better ideas how to handle it, but here is the concept: By: Nathan Dewing, Agricultural Team Leader, Bradford County Conservation District Life is drawn to water. We all can relate to that. Land bordering waterways and waterbodies is teaming with life. Riparian is a term literally meaning “riverbank”, or land beside the water. How we manage our riparian land has far reaching effects. Therefore, the conservation district gives considerable attention to equipping landowners to manage them well. Current focus on the Chesapeake Bay watershed is opening many opportunities for landowners wishing to improve riparian areas, including grant funding, plant materials, and more.
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AuthorsVarious staff at the Bradford County Conservation District Archives
May 2024
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