Report on MCCD
Find out what’s discussed
at Monroe County Conservation District’s monthly board meetings.
By Paula Heeschen
February 2023
Local conservation officials are concerned about massive tree clearing on a large construction site
along Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township. READ MORE HERE
January 2023
Monroe County reviews stormwater plans over 50% faster than the rest of Pennsylvania. READ MORE HERE
No report for Dec. 2022
November 2022
District staff seeding reconfigured banks of Sand Spring Run. READ MORE HERE
No reports for Aug/Sept/Oct 2022
July 2022
MCCD discusses Brodhead upgrade petition; continues efforts to combat tainted fill. READ MORE HERE
April 2022
MCCD talks education, outreach in April. READ MORE HERE
March 2022
MCCD board takes on tainted “landscape fill.” READ MORE HERE
February 2022
MCCD discusses public school busing costs, spotted lanternfly mitigation. READ MORE HERE
January 2022
MCCD seeks grant for tabletop stream-flow model. READ MORE HERE
December 2021
‘Our role is advocacy’: MCCD speaks against changes to state Clean Streams Law. READ MORE HERE
November 2021
Illegal fill is still finding its way to building lots in Monroe County, keeping watchdog agencies on the alert. READ MORE HERE
October 2021
MCCD is assisting with a revamp of stormwater management plans. READ MORE HERE
September 2021
Board discusses post-hurricane stream damage. READ MORE HERE
August 2021
MCCD technicians praise new e-reporting system. READ MORE HERE
July 2021
Thanks and congrats for notable achievements. READ MORE HERE
MAY 2021
How MCCD staffers handle site inspections … and spotted lanternflies. READ MORE HERE
APRIL 2021
MCCD naturalists are battling the invasive spotted lanternfly while trying to boost the local bee population. READ MORE HERE
MARCH 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
Illegal fill has been found in building lots at Monroe Lakes, Middle Smithfield. READ MORE HERE
JANUARY 2021
A BWA leader has joined the MCCD board. This has been Craig Todd’s long-cherished goal. READ MORE HERE
NOVEMBER 2020
State agencies commend MCCD for ‘progressive’ flood planning
OCTOBER 2020
MCCD board turns down $10,500 donation due to conflict of interest
SEPTEMBER 2020
MCCD adapts, expands its free education offerings
JANUARY 2020
MCCD excels at speedy permit review
NOV/DEC 2019
Faces are changing at MCCD.
OCTOBER 2019
District manager is leaving MCCD.
AUGUST 2019
Board president wants to shift MCCD’s focus.
JULY 2019
MCCD staffers call for stricter standards of clean fill in Pa.
APRIL 2019
MCCD combats illegal waste, fill dumping:
No action, no answer on ethics violation questions:
READ MORE HERE
MARCH 2019
Work plans, rewarding days and an award at MCCD
JANUARY 2019
MCCD sets plans for new year as former manager seeks to join board
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
A busy 12 months at MCCD
DECEMBER 2018
MCCD’s Moyer fined for ethics violations
SEPTEMBER 2018
Monroe County shows that stormwater management measures work
AUGUST 2018
MCCD Board votes
to return to Level III
JULY 2018
DEP delegation dispute resurfaces
JUNE 2018
Make sure to monitor area development: Attend meetings!
MAY 2018
Citizen challenges ‘conflict of interest’ for board member
SPECIAL EVENT: ROUNDTABLE ABOUT MCCD ON MAY 16
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APRIL 2018
Big projects bring big questions for MCCD
FEBRUARY 2018
Smoother sailing, but still some turbulence
JANUARY 2018
Fresh faces, fresh start for MCCD Board
NOVEMBER 2017
Board is mired in manure and more minutiae
OCTOBER 2017
Real conservationists are needed in open spots on district board.
JULY 2017
Barrett water company proposal, conservation district actions require your attention.
JUNE 2017
Internal issues throwing board out of balance
MAY 2017
MCCD board convenes without a quorum – and too few environment-minded leaders.
APRIL 2017
Business concerns seem to be pushing a stream designation program off course.
FEB/MARCH 2017
Recent MCCD board meetings have found a board majority often at odds with their paid staff
…. READ MORE HERE.