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

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

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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.

Provides conservation education, technical services, and financial assistance to support stewardship of natural resources in York County. Coordinates soil and water resource management, farm conservation planning, erosion control plan review, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Offers environmental education, nutrient management (farm) planning, watershed conservation, and a clearinghouse for questions concerning the environment. Administers programs including dirt and gravel road improvement, annual spring seedling sales, the York County Envirothon, a scholarship ($500) for county residents pursuing studies in natural resources or agriculture at a 4-year institution, TreeVitalize municipal tree planting grants, and floodplain monitoring assistance for municipalities.

Protects and promotes wise stewardship and conservation of the natural resources of Lebanon County on both private and public lands; and to educate and encourage all people to share in this worthy mission.

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.

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

Offers educational programs for all ages and abilities. Programs are designed to incorporate natural environment into the learning experience and to promote a goal of Conservation through Education. Trained staff will work with individuals and groups to design a meaningful program for all participants.

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.

A nature preserve offering educational programs, as well as outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, nature watching, picnicking, fishing and hunting.

Works to protect agricultural resources through the strategic preservation of economically viable farms and the creation and maintenance of stable agricultural communities.

Provides an 166 acre preserve and arena for outdoor programs. Preserve includes an old field, mature deciduous forest, evergreen stands, and two ponds. Over 2 1/2 miles of maintained and well marked trails are open for public use year-round, 7 days a week.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

Works to protect, enhance, restore, and promote the responsible use of the county's natural resources. Services include water quality improvement, involving people to help protect the environment, agricultural land preserve, abandoned mine drainage, and parks and recreation.

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.

Manages the Air Quality Program, oversees Water Supply Management, and ensures Water Quality and Management.

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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

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.

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

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.

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