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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

Energy Coordinating Agency - Energy Conservation and Weatherization

Provides home air sealing and insulating contractors, heating technicians, and solar installers across Pennsylvania.

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Weatherization Programs
Home Rehabilitation Services
Conservation

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conservation Learning

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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Conservation

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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Energy Information Services
Conservation

Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance - Energy Resource Center

Services include: -Provides technical assistance as requested including, but not limited to, project development, review and scoping, financing/incentive identification, professional services referrals, partner referrals, etc. -Provides energy workshops, seminars and trainings to highlight best practices and case studies. -Conducts energy/lighting assessments that include comprehensive utility bill analyses (UBA), benchmarking and thermal imagery. -Procuring the services of private sector energy service providers including Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). -Provides funding development and grant writing assistance.

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Conservation

Carbon County Environmental Education Center - Environmental Education Center

Provides information relative to environmental problems, legislation, and wildlife issue resolution. In addition to classrooms and educational displays, the barn also houses an environmental research and lending library and a wildlife rehabilitation hospital.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

Farm Service Agency - Farm Service Agency

Offers conservation programs to farmers to learn methods for conserving soil and to prevent water erosion. Also helps to stabilize prices of farming commodities such as milk, corn, wheat and grains. Provides loans for farm ownership, farm operating and commodities. Emergency assistance programs for farmers.

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Crop Disaster Financial Aid Programs
Conservation

Heritage Conservancy - Education and Community Events

Provides environmental education through school programs, teacher trainings, community events, and nature-based activities that promote conservation and environmental stewardship.

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Historical Societies
Conservation

Lancaster Conservancy - Land Conservation

Serves to preserve Lancaster County natural lands for recreational and educational use. Provides active programs to support preserve site visits by school students, and offers opportunities for membership and volunteers.

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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

United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency

Oversees and implements policies and procedures that regulate the delivery of federal farm programs. Administers farm loan program.

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Conservation
Agricultural Financing

Community Partnerships RC and D - Environmental and Culture

Conducts regional environmental and cultural programs in Pennsylvania. Works closely with farmers, artists, and community stakeholders to complete a wide range of programming.

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Conservation

Clinton County Government - Agricultural Assistance / Nutrient Management

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

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Conservation

Property and Taxes Office, York County Government - Conservation District

The York County Conservation District will be proactive providing conservation education, technical services and financial assistance, to enable the citizens of York County be good stewards of our natural resources. Coordinate soil & water resource management within York County. Farm conservation planning. Erosion control plan review and national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) permits Environmental education. Nutrient management (farm) planning. Clearinghouse for questions concerning the environment. Dirt and gravel road improvement program Watershed conservation Annual spring seedling sale York County Envirothon program Sponsors annual scholarship ($500) to a county resident matriculating at a 4-year institution, majoring in natural resources or agriculture. Tree vitalize grant program-municipal tree planting projects Flood plain monitoring assistance to municipalities.

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Hazardous Materials Control
Environmental Beautification
Conservation

Juniata County Conservation District - Conservation District

Offers assistance with Juniata County landowners for environmental programs with agricultural nutrient management, agricultural control implementation, erosion and sediment control, stream health, and native plantings. Administers the Juniata County Farmland Preservation Program and Juniata County Recycling Coordinator Program on behalf of the Juniata County commissioners. Offers environmental education programming for educational institutions within Juniata County.

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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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Conservation
Water Quality Assurance

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

Izaak Walton League of America, York Chapter #67 - Environmental Protection

Offers environmental protection services and programs designed to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment for the health of both ecosystems and humans.

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Conservation
Hunting Safety Education

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

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 Beautification
Environmental Issues
Outreach Programs
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry District #14

Works to ensure the long term health, viability, and productivity of the Commonwealth's forests and to conserve native wild plants.

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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

Lehigh Gap Nature Center - Education, Research, and Outdoor Recreation

Offers a wildlife habitat, education, and sites for wildlife research.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center - Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center

Offers a variety of programs that focus on environmental education and youth civic engagement.

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Conservation
Youth Enrichment Programs