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

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

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

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

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 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 maintenance and preservation of state parks and manages state forest land.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Sponsors educational seminars, field tours, outdoor excursions, and events. Publishes a quarterly magazine and produces other educational publications.

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.

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.

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.

Provides environmental test kits & Bradford Co Maps

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

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.

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.

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

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