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

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

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.

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.

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protects viable agricultural lands by acquiring agricultural conservation easements which prevent the development or improvement of the land for any purpose other than agricultural production. The program encourages landowners to make a long-term commitment to agriculture by offering them financial incentives and security of land use. It protects normal farming operations from incompatible non-farming uses and from complaints of public nuisance against normal farming operations. Conservation casements in Clinton County protect the agricultural economy and provide compensation to landowners in exchange for their relinquishment of the right to develop their private property. Farmers are paid the difference between the agricultural value and the nonagricultural value of their land. This technique helps farmers who are feeling the pressures of development to sell what can be called, "development rights" and still continue to farm. If that is done, then the owner of the easement, the county and/or state, has t

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

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 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.

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.