The Bucks County Conservation District

Related Program Information

Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Program

Applications will be accepted by DEP for the next round of REAP projects starting on August 4, 2008. Please submit preliminary applications to Bucks County Conservation District by July 15, 2008 so that they can be reviewed and postmarked starting on July 30, 2008. Remember that applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Further information on the REAP program is available at www.agriculture.state.pa.us/REAP

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Publications

After the Storm - A Citizens Guide to Stormwater

Partnerships & Solutions - The Middle Atlantic Non Point Success Story

Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff

Does Your Construction Site Need A Stormwater Permit? - A Construction Site Operator's Guide to Your States Stormwater Permit Program

Make your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution - A Homeowner's Guide to Healthy Habits for Clean Water

PA Department of Environmental Protection Publications

Title 25. Environmental Protection - PA DEP Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards

Managing Riparian Buffers - PA DEP Fact Sheet

Wetland Clues - Fact Sheet to help identify wetlands

True/False Wetland Trivia Test - PA DEP Fact Sheet

Household Hazardous Waste - PA DEP Fact Sheet

DEP's Guide to Home Composting - Instruction on how to use items such as grass clipings and yard waste to create soil conditioner.

NPDES Permits Fact Sheet - Fot Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities

Minimizing Accelerated Soil Erosion & Preventing Sediment Pollution - DEP Fact Sheet

Brochures

The Bucks County Conservation District is in the process of developing electronic copies of its brochure resources for download. Please feel free to contact us with requests for specific resources.

25 Ways to Protect Your Stream and Streamside Property - Brochure for streamside landowners

Pennsylvania Lake Management Society Brochure - PA Lake Management Society information and membership registration

Lakes & Lawns Brochure - Preventing fertilizers and chemicals from leaving your lawn and entering waterways.

Managing Mosquitoes in Stormwater Management Devices - How to prevent mosquitos in your stormwater basin.

Home & Yard - How to prevent pollution in and around your home.

The benefits of Rain Gardens - describes what a rain garden is, how to establish one and the environmental benefits

Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania - Lists and describes those plants found in PA that are considered invasive species.

Improving Stormwater Basins Naturally - Improve the function of your stormwater basin by utilizing native varieties of plants.

The Audubon Society's Guide to Backyard Conservation - Tips on how to attract wildlife to your backyard.

Bucks County Conservation District Information

Bucks County Conservation District Services and Educational Programs

Streambank Restoration - An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists

Bioengineering for Streambank & Shoreline Restoration - Bioengineering Basics

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