PACD Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh attended the awards banquet for the Sullivan County Conservation District. The event was held October 18, 2016 in Forksville.
Sullivan County Conservation District Holds Awards Banquet
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Free Communications Webinars Set for November, December, January
PACD
and Water Words That Work, LLC are partnering on four upcoming environmental communication trainings starting in November 2016 and ending in January 2017.
How do we get more participation at our programs? How can we effectively reach our target audiences and the general public? What are the most cost-effective means to get the word out about our programs? Find out answers to these questions and more during these webinars.
The dates are (all webinars will be held 1-2:30 pm):
and Water Words That Work, LLC are partnering on four upcoming environmental communication trainings starting in November 2016 and ending in January 2017.
How do we get more participation at our programs? How can we effectively reach our target audiences and the general public? What are the most cost-effective means to get the word out about our programs? Find out answers to these questions and more during these webinars.
The dates are (all webinars will be held 1-2:30 pm):
- Water Words that Work Webinar Series – November 29, 2016 – December 1, 2016
- More Than a Message – December 6-8, 2016
- Perfect Outreach Projects – December 13-15, 2016
- Perfect Outreach Projects – January 10-12, 2017
Kelly Williams Wins Annual Watershed Specialist Photo Contest
The grand prize winning photo from this year’s annual Conservation District Watershed Specialist Photo Contest (above) was submitted by Kelly Williams, Watershed Specialist for the Clearfield County Conservation District. The photo, which Kelly has titled “Reflections”, captures Kelly and her niece monitoring water quality at a treatment site for abandoned mine drainage. Photo used with permission.
Shambaugh Visits McKean County Conservation District
McKean County Conservation District (MCCD) directors and staff show Shambaugh the native plant and pollinator garden adjacent to their office building. The garden was funded by a Lumber Heritage Region grant. https://www.lumberheritage.org/grants1.htm Pictured from left to right are: Cliff Lane, County Commissioner and MCCD Board Director; Kerry Fetter, MCCD Board Chairman; Brenda Shambaugh, PACD Executive Director; Bob Wright, MCCD Board Director; and Sandy Thompson, MCCD District Manager.
16th Annual Watershed Specialist Meeting Concludes
Group photo of the Watershed Specialists taken by Molly Burns.
Susquehanna County Conservation District Completes Phase 2 of the DuBois Creek Stream Restoration Project
Submitted by Jim Garner, Susquehanna County Conservation District
Recently the second phase of the DuBois Creek Stream Restoration project was completed. DuBois creek is a direct tributary to the Susquehanna River. The project is taking place in Great Bend Township near Hallstead, PA. Construction went well, with the entire stream channel graded per design. The channel block has been installed near the downstream limits of the project. This structure will aid in stopping debris from moving further downstream under normal stream conditions.
Slightly upstream is a rock deflector. The purpose of the deflector is to protect the stream bank from erosion on a very sharp corner. Several other cross vanes have been installed upstream, which will in turn help with fish habitat as well as stream bank stabilization.
This phase of the project has been funded by a Grower Greener grant awarded to the Susquehanna County Conservation District to help minimize erosion, and in turn, reduce flooding downstream. The project is being monitored and administered by the District.
A cross vane and root wads used for stream bank protection are pictured. Photo provided by Susquehanna County Conservation District.
Meet PACD’s Newest Conservation Technician
Welcome our newest PACD Engineering Assistance Program technician, Phillip Wilson! Phillip works out of the Somerset Conservation District office, along with full-time engineer Eric Robertson and part-time technician Phil Gardner. His first day was September 26, 2016.
Phillip has a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a certificate in AutoCAD from the Somerset County Technology Center. He can be reached at pwilson@pacd.org. PACD Creates Conservation District Video
PACD recently created a video explaining conservation districts and the great work they accomplish on a daily basis. The video was created for districts to use to introduce new board members and the public to conservation districts. Please share the video with county commissioners, other elected legislators, and others who are unfamiliar with conservation districts. Click here to view the video.
PACD Executive Director Travels to Arkansas
Attendees of the NACD Executive Director Conference pose in front of the Arkansas River. PACD Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh is pictured in the middle row, second from the left.
- Strategic planning for state associations
- Partnerships – developing, maintaining and not competing
- New programs, projects and outreach efforts
- Arkansas programs and projects highlighted through a conservation tour and success stories
- State issues, funding sources, and much more
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