The Conservation Podcast

Pike County Conservation District
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The Conservation Podcast

Want to know more about the environmental issues facing NEPA? Listen in to this podcast made specifically for the residents of Pike County, PA. Financial and other support for this project has been provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s 2019 Environmental Education Grants Program. We hope you tune in to learn about the water, and the world around you right here in NEPA.

  1. OCT 30

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Making Sense of Microplastics

    What are microplastics? Where do they come from? Why is their presence in the environment concerning? This month, our vey own Rachael Marques, Watershed Specialist, joins the podcast to put microplastics under the microscope.

    20 min

  2. SEP 27

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Sneak a Peek into PEEC

    This month George and Amanda from the Pocono Environmental Education Center, or PEEC, join the podcast to chat about the programs they offer for all ages, safe outdoor exploration tips, and why environmental education is important to each of them and our communities.

    33 min

  3. AUG 29

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Diving Deeper into Lake Wallenpaupack

    Nick Spinelli from Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District (LWWMD) joined us for the August episode "Diving Deeper into Lake Wallenpaupack" to share some of their current projects & ways we can help keep our lake healthy.

    31 min

  4. JUL 30

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Planting the Seeds of Energy Efficiency

    What can you do to reduce both your energy costs and fossil fuel footprint? How do Solar Energy and Home Energy Efficiency assessments work? Jack Barnett, Board Member, and Holly Zaluski, Home Assessment and Social Media Intern, join the podcast from the SEEDS Group to discuss energy efficiency, solar power options, and opportunities for the public to get involved.

    26 min

  5. JUN 24

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Forest Foes

    When a plant, animal, or any other species becomes so widespread in an area that it harms native species, the economy, or the environment in general, it becomes invasive. Shelby Chorba, Program Manager at Northern Tier Hardwood Association, joins for this episode to chat about common invasive species in NEPA forests, their impacts, and ways to mitigate their destruction.

    25 min

  6. MAY 31

    Season 2 Episode 5 - No More Pondering - Ponds Explained

    Peter Wulfhorst, Extension Educator for Penn State Extension Pike County, joins for this episode to talk about what makes a pond different from a lake, how ponds form, and tips for those who manage a pond on their property.

    32 min

  7. MAY 3

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Greener Gardening

    Susan Detrick, Penn State Extension Master Gardener Coordinator for Pike & Monroe Counties, joins us for this episode to share all you need to know about sustainable gardening. Tune in to learn how to keep your soil healthy and plants thriving- all while supporting our natural resources and ecosystems!

    40 min

  8. MAR 15

    Season 2 Episode 3 - The Dirt on Clean Fill

    What’s the difference between dirty dirt and clean fill? Join us with Kristina Heaney, District Manager at the Monroe County Conservation District, to find out! You can find the Form FP-001 Certification of Clean Fill referenced by Kristina here on the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s website. Please note that the maple sugaring program described in the episode has passed for 2024, but stay tuned for next year’s program as well as all the upcoming spring and summer events referenced in this episode!

    21 min
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Want to know more about the environmental issues facing NEPA? Listen in to this podcast made specifically for the residents of Pike County, PA. Financial and other support for this project has been provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s 2019 Environmental Education Grants Program. We hope you tune in to learn about the water, and the world around you right here in NEPA.

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  • Creator
    Pike County Conservation District
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pike County Conservation District
  • Show Website
    The Conservation Podcast

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