The non-venomous northern water snake is fairly common throughout the Upper Delaware region. Unfortunately, this one lost its life while attempting to cross a Pike County road.
Northern water snake
If you see a snake swimming across a body of water with ease, there’s a good chance that you are observing the Northern water snake, which can also submerge itself to escape harm.
The heavy-bodied Nerodia sipedon is an aquatic snake that can often be encountered on land near regional waterways such as lakes, ponds and rivers. It enjoys basking along vegetated shorelines where it can be observed draped among the branches of low-lying shrubbery.
Applications available for 2008 environmental education grants
HARRISBURG, PA—Applications are now available for the 2008 Environmental Education Grants Program, administered by the Department of Environmental Preservation (DEP). The grants support projects and programs that increase environmental awareness, understanding and stewardship. Any school, university, non-profit group or county conservation district in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania may apply.
