The Susquehanna County Conservation District is overseeing the removal of woody debris from streams in the county with the help of chainsaw crews. These crews have been organized by the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission (NTRPDC) with grant money from the federal government’s Department of Labor. The Conservation District is working with municipalities to establish and prioritize workloads for these crews.
Organized after the flooding of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Strom Lee, these crews have been cutting trees that have fallen into the stream waterway into firewood lengths and piling them on the bank. This wood is then available for the landowners’ use or the use of anyone the landowner wishes. The removal of the woody debris does not require a permit and may prevent further flooding and property damage. These crews’ do not use any power equipment beyond chainsaws so there is no land disturbance to property by tractors, skid steers or bulldozers. There is no cost or liability to the landowner for this service. The chainsaw crews have been working since last winter and the grant will soon be running out, however the NTRPDC may be able to extend the grant if there is a need shown.
If you own stream side property and have log jams, fallen trees or trees ready to fall and wish to have to have them cut up, please contact your township supervisors or borough council members or contact the Susquehanna County Conservation District Manager Jim Garner at 570-278-4600-ext 283.
A community event was held on Saturday, 10/20/12 coordinated by United Way of Susquehanna County (UWSC). The event was held at Trehab in South Montrose, PA. The purpose of the event was to build raised gardens beds that will be used to grow produce that will supplement the local food bank.
Pictured (l-r) are Kathy Tuttle, Joe Pipitone and Top Notch Tree Care staff, Matt Fearnley, Bill Umberger, and Bryce Powers.
There were many people and businesses who generously volunteered their time, talent and financial resources to the project including: Lynn Senick, Trehab Food Bank Coordinator; Kathy Tuttle, Director of Lackawanna College-New Milford; Joe Pippitone and staff from Top Notch Tree Service; Young Republicans-Bryce Powers, Matt Fearnley, Bill Umberger; Jason Legg, County District Attorney; Joel Levy, United Way volunteer and Greg Banks, United Way supporter.
In giving of their generous financial donations along with their time and expertise, each year, the season's bounties will be harvested and distributed to those in need in Susquehanna County, PA.
In addition, UWSC would like to graciously acknowledge a financial contribution of $1000 from B/S/ST Area Agency on Aging, Inc. funded through a grant which was made possible by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
To learn more about how you can support the United Way of Susquehanna County and the 22 not for profit agencies it helps to fund please visit us on Facebook or visit our website at: unitedwayofsusquehannacounty.org.
Lexi and Tuffy
I see there is some snow in the forecast. Make sure your pets are comfortable for the cold weather. We are having a raffle just in time for the Christmas holidays. It is Santa Claus for Needy Paws. Tickets are available and the prize is something we can all use - cash! First prize - $1000, second prize $250 and third prize is $100. Drawing is December 8th. Check out these two cutie pies - Mom and daughter. Mom is a nice and friendly cat and the little one is just that - little. It took quite awhile for her to catch up to the rest of the litter. They are gone but we would love to see Mom and Mini Me stay together in a new home.
Many animals are coming in stray and need homes. Please do not just leave your animals behind when you move and do not think they will survive on their own. They need proper shelter and care. Help us help them, and thank you.
