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

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

Offers environmental education programs for school-age children including: bike & boat adventures, school programs, scout programs, and summer camps. Offers more than 400 community programs annually.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of projects, including renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy development, energy audits, and feasibility studies.

Provides care and medical treatment to wildlife in need so that they can be released again into the wild with sufficient skills and health to survive. Also promotes the best interests of wildlife and humans through public education.

Designed to help water customers reduce water waste. Customers can reduce water waste by repairing plumbing and installing water conservation devices. Services include minor inside plumbing repairs, low flow shower heads, faucet aerators, water-saving toilet devices, and water conservation education.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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