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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Works to ensure the long term health, viability, and productivity of the Commonwealth's forests and to conserve native wild plants.

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

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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

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

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.

The Nutrient Management Act 38 of 2005 requires all livestock operations exceeding two AEUs/acre to develop, implement, and maintain a nutrient management plan. Plans are written by certified nutrient management specialists who have met the criteria specified under Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Specialist Certification Program, and are submitted to the conservation district for review and approval if they meet the program requirements. Implemented nutrient management plans can improve water quality, reduce fertilizer costs, improve herd health and provide numerous other operational benefits to the farmer. BMPs may be installed to protect streams and groundwater from manure/fertilizer nutrient contamination. In addition, all producers following the provisions of the law will benefit from limited liability protection offered under the act as well as financial assistance programs provided for plan development and implementation.