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Monroe County Conservation District - Environmental Education Center

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.

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Nature Centers/Walks
Conservation
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction

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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Community Gardening
Conservation
Preschools

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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Volunteer Opportunities
Conservation

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

Lycoming County Government - Agricultural Land Preservation

Protects viable agricultural land by acquiring conservation easements in perpetuity to prevent the development of the land for any purpose other than agricultural production. The land evaluation looks at the quality of soils and the site assessment considers location factors that may have an impact on current or future viability of a farm.

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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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Water Quality Assurance
Conservation

Schuylkill Conservation District - Environmental Protection

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.

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Conservation
Nature Centers/Walks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction

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

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

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

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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Hunting Safety Education
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

Clinton County Government - General Permits Assistance/Complaints

Handle requests for general permits, such as those for stream crossings, and any permit-related complaints. General Permits are required for projects that meet the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit criteria but do not fall under the Individual Permit guidelines.

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Aquatic Farming Permits
Conservation

Lebanon County Conservation District - Lebanon County Conservation District

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.

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Conservation

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

Clinton County Government - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Permits

Some earthmoving projects may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities. This permit is required for all disturbances involving one (1) acre or more of disturbance over the life of the project.

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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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Continuing Education
Conservation

Chester County Water Resources Authority - Water Conservation

Provides flood protection, reservoir water supplies, water science, and information and planning to the citizens of Chester County in an effort to sustain the natural quality, quantity, and biodiversity of the County's water resources. Programs include flood protection, storm and water quality improvement, sustainable water resources management, and water information and outreach. This service does not supply water.

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Flood/Siltation Control
Conservation
County Government Departments/Offices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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