Conservation Corner

What's the story with Smokey Bear? Nearly everyone recognizes the mascot that brings awareness to the dangers of forest fires and what you can do to prevent them. But who is this bear and how did he come to be one of America's most well-known mascots? Join us as we discuss Smokey Bear and his rise to fame. 

Once upon a time in Pennsylvania, there was an animal called the American Martin.  Due to a variety of reasons, the martin was extirpated from the Keystone State.  Join us as we find out more about the American Martin and the possibility of re-introduction of the species by the PA Game Commission.

This month we're talking about toads in trees, a variety of new species that have been discovered, a ghost woodpecker, and getting paid to go fishing in Maryland.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Sure moth week has come and gone but moths are amazing! Join us as we discuss what makes moths different from butterflies, why they're so important in our ecosystem, and stick around for a few lesser-known facts about our metamorphosing friends.

Within the reaches of our freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, lives an organism that resides in the same phylum as jellyfish, sea anemones, sea pens, and rocky coral.  Join us as we discuss this little creature and some pretty magnificent attributes that put this organism in a class by itself. 

In our modern world, nearly every item we use is processed with chemicals.  What happens when these chemicals spill or leech into our environment?  Chemical clean-up is expensive.  But what if there was a natural way to clean up these spills?  Join us as we discuss bioremediation, what it is, and how it can solve this problem in particular, naturally.

The District office is busy this summer assisting farmers, inspecting dirt & gravel road projects, inspecting construction projects, and providing technical assistance wherever needed.  Each summer, we hire an intern to assist District specialists with light duties that allow the intern to experience those positions. Join us as we talk with our 2022 summer intern, Trevor Graham.  &nb...

Grab the cake cause it's a celebration!  This year marks Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program's 40th anniversary.  Join us as we discuss who they are and what they've accomplished here in the Keystone State!

It's the second week of the month and that means we turn our attention toward some news-worthy environmental topics!  Join us this week as we discuss lightning bug/firefly issues, the "new" oldest tree on earth, and an update on the Chesapeake Bay.  Don't miss this episode!! 

Sure #nationaltrailday might be one day, but don't let that discourage you from getting out on your favorite trail or discovering a new one.  Join us as we discuss national trail day and a few trails in the county that we think you should check out!

With summer just around the corner, what better time to discuss boating regulations, the summer fishing season, a trout season wrap-up, and more. Don't forget to listen till the end for the announcement of our SCCD kayak trip on the Susquehanna River. 

Join us as we discuss a few plants and animals that can turn an ecosystem upside down and displace native plants and animals.  Stay tuned until the end to discover just how far a snakehead fish can travel across land!  

We're covering some environmental stories that are making headlines in Pennsylvania, the U.S., or maybe even around the globe.  Join us as we discuss Asian Jumping Worms, bear sightings and conflict, and a few news items right here in Susquehanna County.

You see them along waterways but other than that, they remain a mystery to many.  Join us as we discuss the life history of the Blue Heron and of course learn some interesting facts along the way.

Join us as we get to know Max and find out about some of the many programs that the USDA Farm Service Agency has to offer.  

What can ruin a perfect summer day in an instant? Mosquitoes!!! Join us as we discuss these bad bugs, their life cycle, the illnesses they can carry, and how to prevent them from ruining your backyard get-together.

We're covering some environmental stories that are making headlines in Pennsylvania, the U.S., or maybe even around the globe.  Join us as we discuss one of the oldest turkeys on record, the deer tick virus (DTV), the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, and the newest invasives banned in the Keystone State.

So you want to build something?  Good!  If your project will disturb more than 5,000 square feet in Pennsylvania. make sure you have a plan.  An erosion and sedimentation plan or E&S plan is one of the first steps in making sure the water stays clean and your soil stays on site.  Join us as we discuss small plans and what they need to be effective.

Picture a tree that was wider than a midsize car and as tall as a ten-story building.  Now picture a 3.5 billion of them stretching across the Appalachian region.  The American Chestnut once dominated this landscape but completely disappeared in less than a couple of decades.  Join us as we explore what happened to this tree and how it's making a comeback. 

You see them at the park, you see them on your pond, you see them flying south for the winter. But do you really know all about the Canada Goose?  Join us as we discuss many of the aspects of the Canada Goose and walk away with information to tell your friends.   

We're going to try something new.  Somewhere around the middle of each month moving forward, we'll cover some environmental stories that are making headlines in Pennsylvania, the U.S., or maybe even around the globe.  Join us as we discuss the Joro spider, environmental DNA, Avian influenza, and plant chemical warfare.  

It's that time of the year... Home improvements, property improvements, and cleaning up the back 40.  Join us as we discuss a few terms that PA DEP uses when working through a permit and we then discuss some permits that might be needed when working around water.

This week we're discussing some of the plants that we're offering at this year's seedling sale.  Join us as we discuss Buttonbush, Pawpaw, Mountain Laurel, and Elderberry, and find out how you can order some great plants like these.

Join us as we discuss the range, habitat, diet, and life expectancy of our mischievous backyard friend the raccoon.  Don't miss the end of the show where we discuss a few fun facts about this famous masked bandit.

With the start of the new year comes new staff changes at the District.  Join us as we talk to our new Chesapeake Bay/Ag Technician, Chris Santore, and find out what he's looking forward to as he starts his new job in Susquehanna County.