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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Nature center free for an educational experience in nature Their educational lobby offers hands-on activities, a live honeybee observation hive, a store, a critter hunt, and much more.

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.

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

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.