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Lebanon County Conservation District - Lebanon County Conservation District

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.

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Conservation

Monroe County Conservation District - Nature Area

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.

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Nature Centers/Walks
Conservation
Special Events

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

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

United States Department of Agriculture - Energy Assistance

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

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Weatherization Programs
Conservation

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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Water Quality Assurance
Conservation

Schuylkill Conservation District - Environmental Protection

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.

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Conservation
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Nature Centers/Walks

Lycoming County Government - Erosion and Sediment Control

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.

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Conservation

Antietam Watershed Association - Environmental Beautification Group

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.

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Conservation
Volunteer Opportunities

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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Conservation
Water Quality Assurance
Student Financial Aid

Utility Emergency Services Fund - Water Conservation Housing Stabilization Program

Offers financial assistance to pay off past due bills and pay for plumbing repairs and modifications to help decrease water usage. Provides in-home water conservation education to help promote good habits, lower usage, and decrease water bills for the long term.

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Water Service Payment Assistance
Conservation

Pennsylvania Game Commission Headquarters - PA Game Commission Office

Enforcement of State Game Laws

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

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conservation Learning

Offers programs in conservation science and training

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Conservation

Penn State Cooperative Extension - Clinton County - Penn Education Services

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

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Continuing Education
Conservation

Property and Taxes Office, York County Government - Conservation District

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.

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Conservation
Hazardous Materials Control
Environmental Beautification

United States Department of Agriculture - Energy Program

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.

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Conservation
Weatherization Programs

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
Environmental Beautification
Conservation
Outreach Programs
Environmental Issues

York County Agricultural Land Preservation Program - Agricultural Land Preservation

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

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Conservation

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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Construction/Development Permits
Conservation

Center for Community Action - West Penn Power WARM

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided. For West Penn Power and Penelec customers only.

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Conservation

Farm Service Agency - Farm Service Agency

Offers conservation programs to farmers to learn methods for conserving soil and to prevent water erosion. Also helps to stabilize prices of farming commodities such as milk, corn, wheat and grains. Provides loans for farm ownership, farm operating and commodities. Emergency assistance programs for farmers.

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Crop Disaster Financial Aid Programs
Conservation

Monroe County Conservation District - Environmental Education Center

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.

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Nature Centers/Walks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Conservation

Lancaster Conservancy - Land Conservation

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.

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Conservation

Center for Community Action - GPU Warm Plus

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided.

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Energy Information Services
Conservation

Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center - Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center

Offers a variety of programs that focus on environmental education and youth civic engagement.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Conservation