Flood Protection – EndlessMtnLifestyles.com

Bill Gives Local Governments Greater Control Over Waterway Improvements

On: March 28, 2022

Submitted Article Seeking to give local governments in Pennsylvania greater control over stream improvement projects to preserve infrastructure and prevent flooding, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is sponsoring legislation that would expand a program statewide that allows for emergency permits to address waterway hazards. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) createdContinue Reading

Growing Greener Investments Announced in Bradford, Lycoming Counties

On: January 8, 2021

In: Flood Protection

Submitted Article / Maps Courtesy Bradford County Planning & Mapping State Senator Gene Yaw (23rd District) announced last week that Bradford and Lycoming counties have been awarded funding to clean up local waters through the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Growing Greener program. Bradford County will receive $596,000 to be directedContinue Reading

Stream Mitigation – “This is Only a Plan”

On: August 23, 2017

In: Flood Protection

Recent flash flooding in northeastern Bradford County led public officials to consider resurrecting a comprehensive plan for stream mitigation that was developed by its Conservation District in reaction to disastrous flooding in 2011. Photos by Daryl Miller/ Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko began an uncommon WednesdayContinue Reading

Homeowners Advised of Flood Insurance Resources

On: March 26, 2015

In: Flood Protection

Photos by Rick Hiduk As Pennsylvania is one of the most flood-prone states in the nation, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is urging homeowners to consider flood insurance and take preventative measures now to protect their properties. “We need only be reminded of Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene and howContinue Reading

Category: Flood Protection