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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.
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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Conservation
Hazardous Materials Control
Environmental Beautification
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.
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
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
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
Water Quality Assurance
Conservation
Monroe County Conservation District - Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
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.
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Nature Centers/Walks
Conservation
Recreational Trails
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.
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
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conservation Learning
Offers programs in conservation science and training
Offers programs in conservation science and training
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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.
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.
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
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Conservation and Natural Resources
Provides maintenance and preservation of state parks and manages state forest land.
Provides maintenance and preservation of state parks and manages state forest land.
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State Government Agencies/Departments
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.
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
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.
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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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Conservation
Environmental Issues
Outreach Programs
Environmental Beautification
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.
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.
What's Here
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.
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
York County Agricultural Land Preservation Program - Agricultural Land Preservation
Works to protect agricultural resources through the strategic preservation of economically viable farms and the creation and maintenance of stable agricultural communities.
Works to protect agricultural resources through the strategic preservation of economically viable farms and the creation and maintenance of stable agricultural communities.
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Conservation
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.
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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Conservation
Construction/Development Permits
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.
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
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.
Offers a variety of programs that focus on environmental education and youth civic engagement.
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Conservation
Youth Enrichment Programs
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.
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
Philadelphia Water Department - Conservation Assistance Program
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.
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.
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Water Heaters
Water Supply System
Conservation
Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office
Enforcement of State Game Laws
Enforcement of State Game Laws
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Conservation
Hunting Safety Education
Fish and Game Violations Reporting
Hunting Licenses
Law Enforcement Agencies
Wildlife Safety Education
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.
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
Trexler Nature Preserve - Trexler Nature Preserve
A nature preserve offering educational programs, as well as outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, nature watching, picnicking, fishing and hunting.
A nature preserve offering educational programs, as well as outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, nature watching, picnicking, fishing and hunting.
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Conservation
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Public Parks
Clinton County Government - Agricultural Assistance / Nutrient Management
Assist with conservation plans and nutrient management plans, such as manure management.
Assist with conservation plans and nutrient management plans, such as manure management.
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Conservation
Monroe County Conservation District - Tannersville Bog
Offers 1,000 plus acre preserve containing a 150-acre wetland and a relict boreal bog. The Nature Conservancy manages the preserve with the volunteer assistance of a local Stewardship Committee and the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.
The North Wood Trail and the Fern ridge Trail in the upland woods are open to the public for self-guided walks. Because of its fragile nature, the bog can only be visited during regularly scheduled walks conducted by the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. Please note that pets are not allowed on bog trails.
Offers 1,000 plus acre preserve containing a 150-acre wetland and a relict boreal bog. The Nature Conservancy manages the preserve with the volunteer assistance of a local Stewardship Committee and the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.
The North Wood Trail and the Fern ridge Trail in the upland woods are open to the public for self-guided walks. Because of its fragile nature, the bog can only be visited during regularly scheduled walks conducted by the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. Please note that pets are not allowed on bog trails.
What's Here
Nature Centers/Walks
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.
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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County Government Departments/Offices
Conservation
Flood/Siltation Control
