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Berks Nature - The Nature Place

Nature center free for an educational experience in nature Their educational lobby offers hands-on activities, a live honeybee observation hive, a store, a critter hunt, and much more.

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Preschools
Community Gardening
Conservation

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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Hunting Licenses
Hunting Safety Education
Fish and Game Violations Reporting
Conservation
Law Enforcement Agencies
Wildlife Safety Education

United States Department of Agriculture - Energy Assistance

Offers funding to complete energy audits, provide renewable energy development assistance, make energy efficiency improvements, and install renewable energy systems.

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Conservation
Weatherization Programs

Pennsylvania Forestry Association - Pennsylvania Forestry Association

Sponsors educational seminars, field tours, outdoor excursions, and events. Publishes a quarterly magazine and produces other educational publications.

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Social Clubs/Events
Conservation
Workshops/Symposiums

Clinton County Government - Agricultural Assistance / Nutrient Management

Assist with conservation plans and nutrient management plans, such as manure management.

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Conservation

Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central - Agriculture/Water Quality

Provides instruction and assistance in gardening, lawn and tree care, orchard and crop farming, pest and rodent control, water quality and conservation, and farm recordkeeping. Also offers pesticide safety classes.

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Water Quality Assurance
Conservation

Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association - Advocacy Group

Provides appropriate action on matters that affect the welfare of the Conodogulnet Creek watershed. Some of CCWA's activities include water quality monitoring and creek cleanups.

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Water Quality Assurance
Conservation

Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) - Community Services

Connects older adults with the community. A) PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling Program: Free one-on-one or telephone assistance to older persons to help them understand Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverage. B) Senior Center Information: For those 60+, a center offers meals, social activities, and a range of activities and wellness programming. D) Transportation Assistance: Rabbittransit has developed a shared ride program for those 60+ for specific programs and those 65+ for other transportation needs. For more information please call. E) Tax Assistance Program: This free service can address tax issues for most middle to low-income taxpayers age 60 and over.

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Conservation
VITA Programs
Area Agencies on Aging
Medicare Information/Counseling
Volunteer Service Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Consumer Complaints
Senior Ride Programs
Legal Representation
Senior Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers

Foundation for Sustainable Forests - Forest Land Conservation

Protects forested ecosystems, supports rural communities through working forests, raises awareness of the importance of conserving intact forested ecosystems, and highlights sustainable forestry practices for the benefit of the land.

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Conservation
Environmental Issues
Environmental Beautification
Outreach Programs
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Conservation and Natural Resources

Provides maintenance and preservation of state parks and manages state forest land.

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Conservation
State Government Agencies/Departments

Monroe County Conservation District - Technical Services

Offers a wide variety of technical services and assistance to Monroe County residents. Provides assistance with soils and wetlands mapping, aerial photography interpretation, prime farmland, topographic and floodplain mapping. Services include review and approval of PA Code Title 25 Chapter 102: Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Construction. MCCD also administers Chapter 105: Waterways & Wetlands Management General Permits for water obstructions and encroachments. The District administers both Chapter 102 and 105 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delegated programs internally; including permit application, E&S review, engineer review of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM), site inspections, complaint investigations and technical assistance. MCCD provides review of Timber Harvest plans, assistance with Agricultural Activities and Land use planning.

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Construction/Development Permits
Conservation

Antietam Watershed Association - Environmental Beautification Group

Promotes conservation of the natural resources of the Antietam Creek Watershed by involving the community in watershed protection through conservation projects, land use planning, and educational programs.

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Conservation
Volunteer Opportunities

Lycoming County Government - Erosion and Sediment Control

Lycoming County Conservation District, under the delegation of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and inspecting sites for Chapter 102 compliance. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, which meets the requirements of the Chapter 102 regulations must be properly designed, implemented, and available on site for all earth disturbance activities. All construction activities proposing to disturb between one and five acres with point source discharge to surface waters of the Commonwealth, or projects disturbing five or more acres of land must be authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

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Conservation

Lake Erie Region Conservancy - Lake Erie Region Conservancy

Works with existing agencies to assist in the acquisition of conservation easements or land in our area. Works with area farmers to help take advantage of the State Agricultural Preservation or other compensation programs.

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Conservation

Penn State Cooperative Extension - Clinton County - Penn Education Services

Provides education programs in areas such as agriculture, farming, food preservation, nutrition, and the natural gas industry and exploration.

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Conservation
Continuing Education

Lycoming County Government - Watershed Management

Works to to stabilize stream banks, restore riparian buffers along our streams, clean sinkholes, control invasive plant species, restore fisheries, monitor water quality, encourage better management practices for stormwater and land use, and educate their communities of environmental protection.

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Conservation

Center for Community Action - West Penn Power WARM

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided. For West Penn Power and Penelec customers only.

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Conservation

Clinton County Government - Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control

Services include education, technical assistance, site inspection, sediment pollution control plan review, and voluntary compliance. The Conservation District works with the PA Department of Environmental Protection on all enforcement matters. Their goal is minimizing soil erosion and the resulting sediment pollution to waters of the Commonwealth.

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Conservation

Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center - Youth Engaging Science

Provides environmental STEM education through field trips, summer camps, classroom learning, peer mentoring, and leadership programs.

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Mentoring Programs
Environmental Improvement Groups
Environmental Issues
Conservation
Summer Camps

Center for Community Action - GPU Warm Plus

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided.

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Conservation
Energy Information Services

Lancaster County Conservation District - Lancaster County Conservation District

Promotes natural resource stewardship and provides scholarships for graduating seniors who will be focusing on natural resources or conservation in continuing their education

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Student Financial Aid
Conservation
Water Quality Assurance

Monroe County Conservation District - Nature Area

Located in Delaware State Forest north of Marshalls Creek, Meesing is a satellite site of KCEEC and is owned by the PA Bureau of Forestry. KCEEC conducts outdoor school programs at Meesing as well as its annual maple sugaring programs held in February and March. Limited hiking trails are available.

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Nature Centers/Walks
Special Events
Conservation

Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary and Wilderness Trust - Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary and Wilderness Trust

This 200-acre wildlife sanctuary and wilderness trust sits on the slopes of Bougher Hill above the Delaware River in Northampton County near Riegelsville. Except for the area around the preserve office and four small meadows at the top of the hill, the preserve is entirely forested displaying a variety of forest types from oak-dominated forest on the north-facing slope to a mixed oak-sweet, birch-tulip tree forest on the south-facing slope. The sanctuary offers a nature center, walking trails, a wildlife viewing blind, information kiosk and interpretive signs along trails.

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Conservation
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Advocacy Group

Fights for bold and creative solutions to the pollution that plagues the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Advocates on behalf of the bay to restore essential habitats and filters. Introduces residents to the wonders of this natural resource to empower citizens to take positive action toward bay preservation.

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Conservation

Utility Emergency Services Fund - Water Conservation Housing Stabilization Program

Offers financial assistance to pay off past due bills and pay for plumbing repairs and modifications to help decrease water usage. Provides in-home water conservation education to help promote good habits, lower usage, and decrease water bills for the long term.

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Conservation
Water Service Payment Assistance