Weather and Nature
Local Alerts
Mile-a-minute weed invasive plant Please notify the township if you identify this plant. Click here for more information>
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014.
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Invasive species: Snakehead Fish Click here to learn more>
Animals & Streams
DEP Information for Stream Maintenance Click here>
Chronic Wasting Disease Game Commission News:
New disease management area #10 in the northern part of Wayne County includes the part of Damascus Township North of PA Route 371 (Cochecton Turnpike) has been established.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) infects deer herds and is fatal to the deer. Harvested deer parts cannot be removed from this area. Feeding of deer is strictly prohibited. Meat from infected animals should not be consumed by eating. This is a serious problem cause by irresponsible hunting services that bring exotic animals into a fenced-in area for a hunt, and is exacerbated by irresponsible deer feeders.
Feeding deer is strictly prohibited in this disease management area Visit the Game Commission website https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc for more information.
Weather Alerts & Resources
Severe Storms and Flood Warnings
- Do your part to stay safe.
- Watch your local news stations, listen to local radio stations, get a weather radio, watch your cell phone for notifications and watch our website.
- Heed warnings and follow recommended procedures.
- Contact the emergency management coordinator at the township office for more information.
- For road conditions, do not call State Police. Instead, call PENNDOT at 888.783.6783, or the Pennsylvania Turnpike 800.331.3414.
- Please drive carefully.
School Closings and Delays : Wayne Highlands School District Website
Hurricane Information:
http://spaghettimodels.com/
National Hurricane Center
Delaware River Water Level Forecast
Local stream gauges – includes stream height, discharge and temperature.
USGS 01427510 DELAWARE RIVER AT CALLICOON NY
Location: Lat 41°45’24”, long 75°03’28”, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Hydrologic Unit 02040101, on right bank, 0.5 mi downstream from Callicoon Creek, 0.5 mi downstream from Interstate Bridge 7, and 0.8 mi southeast of Callicoon. Water-quality sampling site at discharge station.