Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.

Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. Conserving natural resources for our future.

PACD is hiring a Conservation Planner to work in Dauphin County - 45,000 to $50,000 per year - Please apply by e-mail wi...
01/22/2025

PACD is hiring a Conservation Planner to work in Dauphin County - 45,000 to $50,000 per year - Please apply by e-mail with the subject heading “Conservation Planner Dauphin” to: [email protected] by February 5
https://ow.ly/8LC950ULaqr

The Indiana County Conservation District has launched a new tool for the submission of permits to their office for revie...
01/22/2025

The Indiana County Conservation District has launched a new tool for the submission of permits to their office for review.

Entities conducting earthwork in Indiana County who need to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit or need a review of an erosion and sedimentation control plan (E&S Plan) are now required to use the district’s online Permit Submittal Tool. Read more: https://ow.ly/6TB850UIpKE

🌰🧡 Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! 🐿️✨ Today, we celebrate the charm and resilience of these delightful creatures that ...
01/21/2025

🌰🧡 Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! 🐿️✨ Today, we celebrate the charm and resilience of these delightful creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystems. From their acrobatic antics to their nut-gathering expertise, squirrels remind us of nature's wonders! Let's protect their habitats and enjoy watching them thrive in our communities.

🧀✨ Did you know cheese dates back over 7,200 years? It's not just delicious; it's nutritious too! Rich in calcium and pr...
01/20/2025

🧀✨ Did you know cheese dates back over 7,200 years? It's not just delicious; it's nutritious too! Rich in calcium and protein, it supports bone health. From Gouda to Brie, there are over 1,800 varieties worldwide—each with a unique flavor profile!

On  , let's make a difference by doing something positive and uplifting in our communities! Showing up for one another a...
01/20/2025

On , let's make a difference by doing something positive and uplifting in our communities! Showing up for one another and volunteering is the best way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 💙

Mark Your Calendars for the Conservation District Video Awards!Every year, we recognize and celebrate the hard work of t...
01/17/2025

Mark Your Calendars for the Conservation District Video Awards!

Every year, we recognize and celebrate the hard work of talented conservation staff from across the state who produce and share video content for their districts. Who will bring home the trophy (and bragging rights) for their district this year?

Register and tune in on Thursday, February 13, from Noon – 1:00 p.m. to find out: https://ow.ly/lZwy50UExKG

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting projects for the 2025 Litter Hawk youth award program for students in kindergar...
01/17/2025

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting projects for the 2025 Litter Hawk youth award program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade!

Attention all teachers of K-6th grade students:
Our Litter Hawk Education awards program is a fun and simple way to engage your students and help them learn how litter and trash hurt our environment!

Read what teachers said about it:
“We were fascinated by the litter facts on your website and incorporated this lesson into another unit on persuasive writing!”- Christine Schrack and "I used this project to teach some tools in Google Slides. It was fun to learn what the kids knew about our environment, Pennsylvania, and littering. I hope I was able to teach them some things beyond our computer class."- Victoria Grenier. The deadline is January 31st, read more on how your class or organization can participate: https://www.keeppabeautiful.org/grant.../awards/litter-hawk/
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the conservation district booth at the PA Farm Show a success!Thank you to the ...
01/17/2025

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the conservation district booth at the PA Farm Show a success!

Thank you to the following conservation districts who sent volunteers:
Berks County Conservation District
Carbon Conservation District PA
Centre County Conservation District
Chester County Conservation District
Franklin County Conservation District, PA
Fulton County Conservation District
Lebanon County Conservation District
Mifflin County Conservation District
Schuylkill Conservation District
Snyder County Conservation District
Westmoreland Conservation District
And the Pennsylvania Envirothon

Clean Water Academy HighlightsHave you visited the Pennsylvania Clean Water Academy lately? New courses are continuously...
01/16/2025

Clean Water Academy Highlights

Have you visited the Pennsylvania Clean Water Academy lately? New courses are continuously added. Check out these courses today!

-2024 PAG-02 General Permit
-Constructed and Restored Wetlands in the Agricultural Landscape
-PFAS and Emerging Contaminants: Surface Water Monitoring

Please contact PACD Water Resource Trainer Kelly Davidson at [email protected] with any questions or to create an account. More: https://ow.ly/xUT450UEy3b

Montgomery County Conservation District Creates No-Till Drill VideoThis project aimed to create an educational video tha...
01/15/2025

Montgomery County Conservation District Creates No-Till Drill Video

This project aimed to create an educational video that serves as a resource for participants of the no-till drill rental program and provides general agricultural conservation education to promote no-till planting. Read more: https://pacd.org/?p=26470

Have you heard the buzz? The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) wants you to join us at the 2025 Annu...
01/14/2025

Have you heard the buzz? The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) wants you to join us at the 2025 Annual Meeting! Hosted in partnership with the Utah Association of Conservation Districts, this year’s meeting will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, from February 8-12, 2025. Join us in the Beehive State to explore the theme “Bee the Change: Reaching New Summits in Conservation!”

Register online before Friday, January 17, to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/jtlz50UExRh

Join PACD’s Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh for a free webinar on “Conservation Districts and Pennsylvania’s Legisla...
01/13/2025

Join PACD’s Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh for a free webinar on “Conservation Districts and Pennsylvania’s Legislative Process.” Attendees will learn how conservation districts can engage legislators, the best time for engagement, and ideas and resources for making your efforts as effective as possible.

The event will occur via Zoom on February 5, 2025, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/PACDLeg

01/11/2025

🥛✨ Happy National Milk Day! Today, we honor the hard-working farmers behind every glass of milk. Their dedication ensures we enjoy fresh milk every day. Join us in celebrating their invaluable contribution to our health and community! 🐄

🌿✨ Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! 🌱💚 Let's give a big shoutout to our leafy companions who brighten our spaces and p...
01/10/2025

🌿✨ Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! 🌱💚 Let's give a big shoutout to our leafy companions who brighten our spaces and purify our air! 🎉

Lebanon County Conservation District Launches Pre-Sidedress ProgramLebanon County Conservation District is now offering ...
01/09/2025

Lebanon County Conservation District Launches Pre-Sidedress Program

Lebanon County Conservation District is now offering free testing to farmers in Lebanon County. Farmers who choose to participate will receive soil sampling, testing and a sidedress recommendation at no cost. More information can be found at https://ow.ly/19My50UyXjp.

Jefferson County Conservation District and the local Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) pilot...
01/08/2025

Jefferson County Conservation District and the local Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) pilot program advisory board conducted a pasture walk on a beef operation in September 2024 to spotlight problematic invasive plants on the farm and how to control them. More: https://ow.ly/jT0X50UyXmE

January Board Development Video: Policy Audits & Employment LawNew for 2025, Leadership Development will post a monthly ...
01/07/2025

January Board Development Video: Policy Audits & Employment Law

New for 2025, Leadership Development will post a monthly series of short videos to share information, promote programming, and encourage discussion on board development topics.

The January installment of this series includes an overview of the importance of employee policy audits. Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/-FtvAlKa5bU?si=_8ihV-1QN4dM2BEQ

01/06/2025

Congratulations to Troy Firth of Spartansburg (Crawford County) who has been selected as the 2024 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award® recipient!

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