Wayne Conservation District

Wayne Conservation District It is the mission of the WCD to assist the public in conserving Wayne County's natural resources through technical assistance and education.

In 1945, Pennsylvania state legislators recognized the need to support grass-roots conservation efforts. As a result, the Conservation District Law was passed, and county conservation districts were created. Today there is a conservation district established in every Pennsylvania county except Philadelphia. Conservation districts implement a variety of programs, and provide assistance for a range

of issues unique to their county, such as:

Agricultural Land Preservation
Chesapeake Bay Program
Dirt & Gravel Roads Program
Environmental Education
Erosion & Sedimentation Pollution Control
Floodplain Management
Forest Management
Nutrient Management Program
Stormwater Management
Waterway Protection
West Nile Virus Surveillance Program
Wildlife Management
Each Conservation District is led by a Board of Directors made up of local people from all walks of life. These volunteers study county natural resource issues and make decisions which enhance and protect the local community.

Join Watershed Specialist Rachael Marques and Retired Penn State Extension Educator Peter Wulfhorst for a FREE pond walk...
05/28/2026

Join Watershed Specialist Rachael Marques and Retired Penn State Extension Educator Peter Wulfhorst for a FREE pond walk!🚶‍♀️

On June 24, 2026 at 6pm at the Varden Conservation Area Tannery Tract pond (225 Tannery Rd, Lake Ariel, PA) we will be discussing healthy ponds, identifying pond plants, and answering questions on various pond and lake issues. 🌿

Though the program is free, we ask you register here: https://forms.office.com/g/3irmudp7wN

If you have additional questions please reach out to Rachael Marques via email at [email protected] or 570-253-0930.

05/27/2026

🤔 HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEAN ENERGY OR SAVING MONEY ON UTILITIES? ⚡

Join SEEDS for our upcoming Energy Circle community meeting to ask questions, share experiences, and learn more about energy efficiency, solar power, heat pumps, battery storage, and other clean energy solutions. 🌱

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting on Zoom

The SEEDS Energy Circle is a community-driven group focused on making renewable energy and energy efficiency more accessible across NEPA through education, workshops, and collaboration. 💚

🔗 RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/d4NL4qxcZzSGcvx28
💚

Yesterday, our Watershed Specialist volunteered at the Pennsylvania Envirothon and got to see our local Wayne County tea...
05/21/2026

Yesterday, our Watershed Specialist volunteered at the Pennsylvania Envirothon and got to see our local Wayne County team compete in the state-level competition! 🤓📝

The Nature Ninjas competed against 62 other teams, one from almost every PA county! They did a great job representing Wayne County. 🎉

On May 20th Honesdale High School attended the PA State wide Envirothon contest and represented Wayne County with pride!

The team of:
Logan Lester, Luca Giordano, Mason Peterson, Cody Peterson and Kaleb Flick achieved impressive scores on their oral presentation and their understanding of current issues regarding non-point source pollution and watershed related topics.

Don't forget!!! ACAP applications are due tomorrow (May 22, 2026) by 4:00pm!
05/21/2026

Don't forget!!! ACAP applications are due tomorrow (May 22, 2026) by 4:00pm!

Do you have an agricultural operation in Wayne County? If so, this is for you! 👩‍🌾🐮

The next round of the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) in Wayne County is now open! Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Visit our website here: https://waynecountypa.gov/993/Agriculture-Conservation-Assistance-Prog for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at 570-253-0930.

Today is National Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day!!🦺Whether you wear your life jacket around the office today or not, ...
05/15/2026

Today is National Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day!!🦺

Whether you wear your life jacket around the office today or not, remember to when you are out boating in our local waterways! 🌊🚣‍♀️

Thank you to the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River for loaning us some life jackets!

We are so excited to have been awarded a 2026 DEP Environmental Education Grant along with many other great organization...
05/14/2026

We are so excited to have been awarded a 2026 DEP Environmental Education Grant along with many other great organizations across PA!

Keep an eye out for our stream program this fall in partnership with Pike - Wayne Trout Unlimited! 🍂🐟

The 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages – with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environmental justice communities. These investments will support hands-on learning, workforce development, and community-based en...

05/12/2026
UPDATE: WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you everyone! _______________________________________________________We have viable plant...
05/12/2026

UPDATE: WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you everyone!
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We have viable plants leftover from our seedling sale. We would love to see them find a home and get planted this spring so we are selling them at a discount! 🌿

Black-eyed Susan 3” pots: 4 for $10 or a flat of 18 for $40

Red Maple, White Oak, Serviceberry, and River Birch Containerized Seedlings: $5 each

Stop by our office from 8:30am-4:30pm or give us a call at 570-253-0930 if you are interested!

Do you have an agricultural operation in Wayne County? If so, this is for you! 👩‍🌾🐮The next round of the Agricultural Co...
05/08/2026

Do you have an agricultural operation in Wayne County? If so, this is for you! 👩‍🌾🐮

The next round of the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) in Wayne County is now open! Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Visit our website here: https://waynecountypa.gov/993/Agriculture-Conservation-Assistance-Prog for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at 570-253-0930.

Address

648 Park Street
Honesdale, PA
18431

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(570) 253-0930

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