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.

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 environmental test kits & Bradford Co Maps

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.

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.

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.

Provides assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of projects, including renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy development, energy audits, and feasibility studies.

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.

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

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

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.

Offers environmental protection services and programs designed to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment for the health of both ecosystems and humans.

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

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

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.

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

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.

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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.

Located in Delaware State Forest north of Marshalls Creek, Meesing is a satellite site of KCEEC and is owned by the PA Bureau of Forestry. KCEEC conducts outdoor school programs at Meesing as well as its annual maple sugaring programs held in February and March. Limited hiking trails are available.