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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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

Provides environmental test kits & Bradford Co Maps

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

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

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.

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.

Some earthmoving projects may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities. This permit is required for all disturbances involving one (1) acre or more of disturbance over the life of the project.

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 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.

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.

Provides 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.

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.

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.

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.