Catalog of Sample Policies for Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts

Policy on Updating Conservation Plans
(Adams Conservation District)

In the course of administering various District programs including the Chesapeake Bay, Nutrient management Act, Ag Land Preservation, Biosolids and any USDA programs, it has been found that many conservation plans are either outdated or not implemented. In order to be consistent with Chapter 102, all tilling operations must have an up-to-date and implemented farm conservation plan.

In order to gain compliance with Chapter 102 regulations:

• When an application is received in the office for any of the preceding programs, a check will be made to see if there is an existing conservation plan for the farm involved. In the case that there is no plan, "Letter A"* will be sent to the landowner. Upon response to the letter, an appointment will be made to initiate conservation planning.
• Where there is no response to the first effort, "Letter B"* will be sent out. If there is no response to this letter, the person will be referred to the Board of Directors to determine if enforcement action needs to be taken. At any time, phone calls may be used to facilitate a response.
• If a conservation plan exists but is outdated, "Letter C"* will be sent to the landowner in place of Letter A. At this point, the steps outlined above will be followed.
• If a plan exists but is only partially implemented, "Letter D"* will be sent to the landowner in place of Letter A. At this point, the steps outlined above will be followed.

(* Contact the Adams Conservation District for copies of Letters A, B, C and D)