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Judy BeckerJanuary 5, 2021I’m guessing many of us will be happy to see 2020 come to an end. It has been an interesting year. Our office, like many of you, found ourselves working in a very unusual envi... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 10, 2020The Scottish poet, Robert Burns once said, “the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” When our Board of Directors met in January of this year to approve our annual w... -
Judy BeckerMay 4, 2020I think it would only be appropriate to address the current situation considering this new normal we are currently experiencing due to the health crisis and COVID-19. -
Judy BeckerMarch 2, 2020Find out more about the Warrior Run Watershed National Water Quality Initiative by watching this video. -
Judy BeckerFebruary 4, 2020Read the newsletter to learn about a special event! A new decade... As 2019 came to a close, I heard many comments on how fast the year went. Then I heard someone comment it w... -
Judy BeckerNovember 22, 2019Fall is Here... I had the opportunity to travel across the state this past month, and I never tire of the beauty we experience in Pennsylvania during the fall season. We are t... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 3, 2019This newsletter is more of a late summer newsletter, but I hope it finds you enjoying the warmer months as they start to wind down. Summers are fairly busy in our office. O... -
Judy BeckerApril 23, 2019Spring Thaw...Spring is always an exciting time of year. The temperatures start to warm and flowers bloom. The dreariness of winter fades and going outdoors is much more enjoy... -
Judy BeckerFebruary 6, 2019Bundle Up... As I write this, I realize that spring is a short 2 months away. But as much as the winter chill and shorter days can dull the mood; Christmas, New Year’s, and V... -
Judy BeckerOctober 26, 2018You may notice on ongoing theme as you read some of the articles in this issue. It’s been a tough summer. The seemingly unending rainfall resulted in a lot of flooding issue... -
Judy BeckerAugust 1, 2018Summer is always a fun time of year. Vacations, warmer weather, longer days; it’s as if we spend the whole year preparing for this particular season. Don’t blink, because befo... -
Judy BeckerAugust 1, 2018After what seemed like a very long winter, spring is finally here. The weather may be questionable, but soon enough we will be enjoying the festive display spring puts on ever... -
Judy BeckerApril 19, 2018It’s not enough to preserve Pennsylvania farmland – we need to ensure that future generations are ready and able to continue working our land. That is the mission of the.. -
Judy BeckerApril 19, 2018At The Pennsylvania Agricultural Ombudsman Program, they believe in creating connections that allow parties experiencing a conflict to find common ground and work toward bette... -
Judy BeckerApril 19, 2018Riparian buffers are useful to anyone owning property along a stream, river, lake, or wetland. Native plants (buffers) are used to create a habitat for wildlife, as well as to... -
Judy BeckerApril 10, 2018Winter’s Chill... Many occupations have busier times of the year than others. Spring, summer, and fall are probably our busiest seasons. But conservation efforts should ne... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2018The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) understands that severe damage and disruption that flooding can cause to residents, businesses and municipal gove... -
Judy BeckerNovember 19, 2017Farmers have been — and will continue to be — critical to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and the thousands of miles of local streams and rivers that provide the Bay’s l... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 22, 2017Fall Into Autumn... “Autumn… the year’s last, loveliest smile.” –William Cullen Bryant I’ve lived in Pennsylvania for 28 years, yet I never tire of the blazing fall colors... -
Judy BeckerAugust 15, 2017Meetings/Outreach Highlights. Manure Management Workshops - January 10 and 23, February 1. NCCD held 3 manure management workshops for farmers in ... -
Judy BeckerAugust 1, 2017Water quality in Pennsylvania must be restored and protected. Our local streams, rivers, and lakes provide drinking water to Pennsylvanians. They also provide recreation and w... -
Judy BeckerJune 21, 2017Time flies... I realize as I am putting this newsletter together that summer is almost over, which means only one thing: I’m late with this newsletter! Our summer has been... -
Judy BeckerMarch 20, 2017Spring Arrival... Spring is officially here! Now that the snow is almost melted away, it’s time to start thinking about spring projects. Our spring is always busy. We have... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2017Stormwater is the water that runs off the land after precipitation, either rain or snowmelt. Rain or snow can drain down into the soil (called infiltration), evaporate back in... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2017These Snowy Days... Snow days. I lived for them as a kid. Watching the TV and waiting for my school district to show up as closed was my favorite part of winter. Some people ... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 22, 2016Happy Fall! Summer always seems to go so fast. Fortunately, fall presents a beautiful portrait that helps us take in the cooler, shorter days. Back to school also brings new ... -
Judy BeckerAugust 15, 2016Meetings/Outreach Highlights. 4th Annual CD Forum - March 1, 2016. This annual event provided 3 breakouts for farmers, municipalities, and contractors. Topics included Conser...
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Judy BeckerJune 10, 2016Summer Days. The dog days of summer. Did you ever wonder where that phrase came from? The “dog days of summer” refer to the weeks between July 3 and August 11 and are... -
Judy BeckerMarch 20, 2016Welcome Spring! Have you ever heard the saying, “Spring into Action?” I think it’s suitable for this time of year for most. Our typical spring includes tree sale, Envirothon, ... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2016Happy New Year! A new year is an exciting time. It is a time of resolutions and fresh starts. At NCCD, we start the new year with our ongoing resolution: to provide the reside... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 28, 2015Publications by higwebadmin | Mar 23, 2018 ... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 23, 2015Autumn Leaves... Back to school, raking leaves, chilly nights and football games! Autumn has arrived. For NCCD, it’s the time of year we start to reflect on the current year a... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 10, 2015Meetings/Outreach Highlights. 45th Annual Tree Sale - Week of April 20, 2015. This years tree sale was another great success. We sold to 156 customers 9,865 trees. Susquehanna...
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Judy BeckerAugust 23, 2015The Dog Days of Summer... "Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me, those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James Summer is a... -
Judy BeckerAugust 15, 2015When new or existing Concentrated Animal Operations (CAOs) or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are planning to construct new or expand existing manure storage or... -
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Judy BeckerMarch 20, 2015Spring Is Coming! A definite sign of spring in our office is busy preparation for projects to come this spring and summer. We have a number of streambank restoration projects,... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2015New Year, New Publication: We welcome you to our first newsletter! We hope you find that it is filled with educational information, helpful hints and tips, events, news and up... -
Judy BeckerSeptember 15, 2014View our Aerial Applicator List on combatting gypsy moths -
Judy BeckerSeptember 15, 2014The gypsy moth has been considered an introduced forest insect pest for the past 120 years. Introduced from France, it was accidentally released into Medford, Massachusetts, a... -
Judy BeckerAugust 23, 2014Celebrating our 65th Anniversary! Meetings/Outreach - 44th Annual Tree Sale - Week of April 21, 2014. This years tree sale was another great success. We sold to 155 customers ...
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Judy BeckerSeptember 30, 2013Meetings/Outreach Highlights. 43rd Annual Tree Sale - Week of April 22, 2013. This years tree sale was another great success. We sold to 207 customers 15,824 trees. Susquehann...
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Judy BeckerJune 8, 2012Publications by higwebadmin | Mar 23, 2018 ... -
Judy BeckerJune 8, 2012A video on regulations to keep the environment, mainly steams, safe from agricultural related problems. Brought to you by the Blair County Conservation District. -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2010Promoting Wise Use of Natural Resources Since 1943 Conservation Pledge I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of m... -
Judy BeckerJanuary 1, 2009A combination of 10 multi‐log vane deflectors, two singles log deflectors, stream bank fencing and a stream crossing were installed through a Chesapeake Bay Mini Grant on the ...
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