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York County Conservation District

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York County Conservation District

Committed to the improvement and protection of York County's diverse natural resources.

08/01/2026

Now accepting APPLICATIONS for the 2026-27 ACAP Cover Crop Program!

Today is the first day to apply. Limited funds are available and contracts will be awarded on a first-come basis. The last day to apply is Sept. 15.

This program is paying $55/acre for multi-species and $40/acre for single-species.

The maximum amount for an applicant is $10,000.

Visit our website for complete program guidelines and applicaiton documents.

07/30/2026

York County has been awarded a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 Achievement Award for its innovative Water Quality Monitoring Program.

York County is the only Pennsylvania county to receive a NACo Achievement Award in 2026.

The NACo Achievement Awards recognize outstanding county government programs and services in 18 categories. York County’s Water Quality Monitoring initiative was recognized in the category of “County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainability.”

07/20/2026

Recently we were out on the site of a nearly-completed project funded by the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

This project involved the construction of a roofed heavy use area protection designed to minimize runoff from a livestock operation. The structure keeps the rain off the barnyard and manure to "keep clean water clean."

The ACAP grant provides financial and technical assistance for the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural operations in PA.

07/16/2026

The ACAP Cover Crop Program is back!

Enrollment is from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15, 2026.

Multi-species payment rate is $55/acre. Single-species payment is $40/acre.

The maximum amount for an applicant is $10,000.

Visit our website for a complete list of program guidelines and application documents.

07/14/2026

We recently did a tree planting as part of a stream restoration project in Codorus Township.

While we have overseen many stream restoration projects through various grant programs, this project was unique because the Conservation District staff themselves went out and planted the trees on the site.

This was a great opportunity to get out of the office and work together as a team to improve local water quality.

06/10/2026

Thank you to our many sponsors of the 2026 York County Envirothon.

Featured here are sponsors that donated at the $500 level and above to help make the Envirothon available at no-cost to York County students.

06/04/2026

Now that the dust has settled, we are happy to announce that the 2026 Envirothon season was a great success again this year!🎉

We had over 150 teams participate in our 41st Envirothon season.

York Suburban represented York County at the PA Envirothon competition and placed 14th out of over 60 teams.

We are beyond grateful for the students, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors that helped make this event happen.

05/02/2026

The healthier the soil, the more microorganisms it can support, along with greater diversity that helps cycle nutrients and support plant growth. In poor soils, both the number and variety of microorganisms drop, which weakens the soil system and reduces its ability to support healthy plants. 🪱🤎

05/01/2026

It takes over 100 years to form just 1 inch of topsoil.🌱📅

This rate depends on several factors, including parent rock material, climate and weathering conditions, organic material accumulation, vegetative cover and land use, and biological activity like worms, fungi, and microbes.

In areas with rich biological activity and moisture, topsoil might form in 100 years. In dry, cold, or heavily disturbed regions, it may take 500 to even 1000 years!

Soil is a living and slowly renewing resource. Protecting what we have is much easier than rebuilding what we lose.

04/30/2026

Agricultural conservation practices like planting cover crops and reducing soil disturbance help keep soil in place, prevent erosion, increase farm productivity and profitability, and protect nearby habitats. 🌾🚜🧑‍🌾

Conservation districts work with local farmers and producers to implement soil health practices on their lands!

Address

2401 Pleasant Valley Road
York, PA
17402

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(717) 840-7430

Website

http://www.yorkccd.org/

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