Lancaster County Conservation District

06/17/2026

The BMP of the Month for June is Trails and Walkways! Animal trails and walkways are important for stabilizing heavily used areas dedicated to transporting livestock or people.

Trails and Walkways are used in areas where:
🦆There is potential for erosion or ecologically sensitive areas
🐴Grazing efficiency and distribution can be improved
🐮Animal access to water, forage, or shelter is needed
🚜Vehicle or pedestrian access to agricultural, construction, or maintenance operations is needed

Trails and walkways will normally include fencing to ensure livestock utilizes the stabilized surface. Belt diverters can be found on the second animal walkway pictured above. These are designed to divert the water from the crop field into the stabilized rock outlets, then into the grassed area on the right of the picture.

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

Do you know a 14-to-16-year-old with a passion for the outdoors? 🌳Apply to the County Youth Conservation School today for an unforgettable overnight field school experience packed with both educational and professional growth opportunities. 🐢
Learn more at: https://lancasterconservation.org/youth-conservation-school/

06/11/2026

What is CAP? In this video, produced with the help of LNP Media Group, our staff breakdown what Lancaster's Countywide Action Plan (CAP) is and why it's an important part of Lancaster's conservation efforts. 🌳

Learn about Lancaster's Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Program in thi...

06/09/2026

📢Do you have experience or training in regulatory compliance with education in an Ag or the environmental field? We are looking for an Ag Compliance Specialist to join our team. Contact us with any questions and apply on our website!
www.lancasterconservation.org/employent/

06/08/2026

‼️Do you know a teen that is looking for an unforgettable outdoor summer experience? ⛺️Apply for the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School today! The field school is led by local experts in conservation and experienced/passionate volunteers to inspire youth about protecting natural resources. 🐦
Learn more at https://lancasterconservation.org/youth-conservation-school/

06/05/2026

🍓June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month. 🥕 Pennsylvania is home to more than 4,300 vegetable growers alone. PA ranks #8 in the nation for fruit, tree nut, and berry production. Check out local farm stands or markets for fresh fruits and veggies this month.

06/02/2026

Reminder! Lancaster Water Week is almost here! Did you sign up for our free virtual event yet? The Lancaster County Conservation District, with the Library System of Lancaster County, is hosting a program with Author Rosalie Haizlett about her book Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains.
Event Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-visit-with-rosalie-haizlett-tickets-1985594530692?aff=oddtdtcreator
Details:
🦋Wednesday, June 10th @ 6pm
🐌Registration is required!

05/28/2026

What is the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School ? It's an action-packed overnight field school combining conservation education with real-world experience led by experts in the field and experienced volunteers. If you know a teen from the ages of 14 to 16, apply today!
Learn more at www.lancasterconservation.org.

05/26/2026

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟

Jason’s responsibilities are to assist landowners within Lancaster County by reviewing Nutrient Management Plans and providing nutrient management status reviews. He also assists with the development of conservation plans, such as manure management plans and Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation plans. Agriculture Conservation Technicians are also responsible with assisting engineering staff with design layout and providing construction inspections of agricultural BMPs. All responsibilities listed are goal oriented towards mitigating or eliminating any nutrient or sediment loss into water bodies.
Jason attended Millersville University and graduated with a Bachelors in Geology.