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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

Lancaster Farmland Trust - Farmland Preservation

Works in partnership with landowners to preserve farmlands for future generations by placing a conservation easement on property. Customizes each easement to the particular needs and future plans of each individual farm family. Also offers the Smart Farms program: an agriculturally and environmentally conscious program that assists local producers in managing sustainable operations.

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Conservation

Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central - Agriculture/Water Quality

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.

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Water Quality Assurance
Conservation

Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center - Youth Engaging Science

Provides environmental STEM education through field trips, summer camps, classroom learning, peer mentoring, and leadership programs.

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Conservation
Environmental Issues
Summer Camps
Environmental Improvement Groups
Mentoring Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Conservation and Natural Resources

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

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Conservation
State Government Agencies/Departments

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.

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Public Parks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
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.

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Conservation
Nature Centers/Walks

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

Carbon County Environmental Education Center - Environmental Education Center

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.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

Bradford County Conservation District - Water/Soil Test Kits

Provides environmental test kits & Bradford Co Maps

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Tap Water Testing
Conservation

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

Clinton County Government - Agricultural Assistance / Nutrient Management

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

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Conservation

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conservation Learning

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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Conservation

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

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

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.

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Conservation
Construction/Development Permits

Clinton County Government - Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control

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.

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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.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Outreach Programs
Environmental Issues
Environmental Beautification
Conservation

Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) - Community Services

Connects older adults with the community. A) PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling Program: Free one-on-one or telephone assistance to older persons to help them understand Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverage. B) Senior Center Information: For those 60+, a center offers meals, social activities, and a range of activities and wellness programming. D) Transportation Assistance: Rabbittransit has developed a shared ride program for those 60+ for specific programs and those 65+ for other transportation needs. For more information please call. E) Tax Assistance Program: This free service can address tax issues for most middle to low-income taxpayers age 60 and over.

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Legal Representation
Senior Centers
Senior Ride Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Volunteer Service Programs
Consumer Complaints
Conservation
VITA Programs
Extreme Cold Warming Centers

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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Conservation
Water Quality Assurance

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

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Student Financial Aid
Conservation
Water Quality Assurance

Heritage Conservancy - Education and Community Events

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

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Conservation
Historical Societies

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

Wildlands Conservancy - Environmental Education

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.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

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.

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Conservation