2005-2006 Mini-Grants

Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Vy Trinh, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636 x 344
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,444
Audience: Homeowners
Adams County Stormwater Reduction Rain Barrel Project
The district will provide free rain barrels to the public to reduce stormwater runoff and encourage groundwater infiltration. The goal is to help the community better understand the impact of stormwater and watershed functions.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Vy Trinh, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0236 x344
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,299
Audience: Misc.
Demonstration Cattle Crossing and Fencing
An addition to existing exhibits and demonstrations at the county's Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, the project will demonstrate construction materials and techniques for installation of streambank fencing to exclude livestock.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Darren Delenick, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road
Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636 x304
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,800
Audience: Homeowners
Your Lawn and the Bay
The district will educate homeowners about proper lawn fertilization using soil tests and a follow-up meeting in an effort to reduce nutrient pollution in the county.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Darren Delenick, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,200
Audience: Farmers
National No-Till Conference
Farmers will learn of the soil saving benefits of no-till farming which ultimately lead to reduced sediment and nutrient pollution.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Adams County
Adams County Conservation District - Vy Trinh, Project Leader
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-0636
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,107
Audience: Local officials
Municipal Stormwater BMP Tour
A tour of the Dauphin County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center's Stormwater BMP Demonstration Site will be held for local municipal officials and their engineers.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bedford County
Bedford County Conservation District - Jennifer Lentz Kovacs, Project Leader
702 West Pitt Street
Suite 3
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-8099
Mini-Grant Funds: $900
Audience: Misc.
Web-based Delivery of Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction Strategies for Homeowners and Small Businesses
The website will present best management practices to reduce non-point source pollution for homeowners, small businesses, and municipal officials. The site also will feature watershed group projects and district programs that target NPS reduction.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bedford County
Bedford High School - Laura Jackson, Project Leader
330 E. John Street
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,380
Audience: Students
Connecting Bedford County to the Chesapeake Bay: Biology and Watershed Education Projects
This multi-faceted project will start with students monitoring local water quality, documenting water pollution problems and solutions, sharing information during an environmental field day, and studying marine organisms to understand their role in nature and in genetic engineering.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Berks County
Berks County Conservation District - Stephanie Zimmerman, Project Leader
1238 County Welfare Road
P.O. Box 520
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 372-4657 x214
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,785
Audience: Teachers/students
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Toolkits
The district will provide to local school districts kits containing various teaching tools for lessons on water quality and the Chesapeake Bay.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Berks County
Berks County Conservation District - Bryon Ruhl, Project Leader
PO Box 520
1238 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 372-4657 x203
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Local officials/public
2005 Conservation Tour
The tour, targeting municipal officials, planning and zoning officers and the public, will showcase new stormwater BMP's including construction site visits to demonstrate installation practices.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Mike Lovegreen, Project Leader
R.R. #5 Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Municipal officials
Municipal Environmental Awareness Workshop
This workshop for municipal officials in Bradford and surrounding counties will review the programs and regulatory issues involved in officials' day-to-day work.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Mike Lovegreen, Project Leader
RR #5 Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Lesson Plans for Soils
This project will assemble, organize, copy and distribute soils education materials to conservation districts statewide for use with teacher and student workshops and classes.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Mike Lovegreen, Project Leader
RR #5 Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000
Audience: Homeowners/groundskeepers
Nutrient Management for Homeowners & Groundskeepers
This "group planning" workshop for homeowners and groundskeepers will provide materials and technical support to walk through development of a nutrient management plan.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Mike Lovegreen, Project Leader
RR #5 Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Municipalities/contractors
Environmentally Sensitive Management for Streams
A two-day workshop will teach municipal maintenance personnel and contractors how to conduct environmentally sensitive maintenance of stream related activities.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bucks County
Bucks County Conservation District - Catherine Skwara, Project Leader
1456 Ferry Road
Suite 704
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-7577
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
SEPA RC&D Water Quality Improvements Campaign
Articles and other materials will educate organizations and individuals about nonpoint source pollution and protecting water quality and guide them to assistance with getting projects "on the ground."
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Bucks County
Bucks County Conservation District - Catherine Skwara, Project Leader
1456 Ferry Road, Suite 704
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-7577
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000
Audience: Local Officials
Elected Officials Conservation Breakfast -- Stormwater Management Issues
The district will hold a workshop for elected officials to educate them about stormwater management issues.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cambria County
Cambria County Conservation District - Jackie Ritko, Project Leader
401 Candlelight Dr., Suite 221
Ebensberg, PA 15931
(814) 472-2120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,310
Audience: Students and Teachers
2006 Cambria County Children's Water Festival
This one-day educational event will educate sixth graders and their teachers about water resources, non-point source pollution, and what they can do to protect and restore local streams.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cameron County
Cameron County Conservation District - Jan Hampton, Project Leader
20 East Fifth Street
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-9353
Mini-Grant Funds: $730
Audience: Farmers, landowners
Stream Instability/Bank Erosion Prevention Workshop
The workshop will educate local landowners and contractors about ways to prevent stream bank erosion and methods to remediate current erosion problems, with the goal of illustrating proper stewardship of riparian and floodplain areas to prevent nonpoint source sediment pollution.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cameron County
Cameron County Conservation District - Jim Zoschg, Project Leader
20 East Fifth Street
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-9354
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Students/teachers
Woodland Elementary School Wetland Demonstration Project
A wetland will be constructed at the school to treat effluent from a fish farm and will be used to demonstrate the importance of wetlands in removal of nonpoint source nutrient pollution from steams and runoff.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Centre County
Centre County Conservation District - Ann Donovan, Project Leader
414 Holmes Avenue
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817
Mini-Grant Funds: $907
Audience: Misc.
Enviroscape
The district will purchase an Enviroscape for educational programs.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Centre County
Centre County Conservation District - John Wataha, Project Leader
414 Holmes Avenue
Suite 4
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,772
Audience: Farmers
Agriculture Conservation Management Workshops
These workshops for area farmers will discuss topics, including nutrient management, Chesapeake Bay strategy, conservation practices, erosion and sedimentation issues, and more.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Centre County
Centre County Conservation District - Ann Donovan, Project Leader
414 Holmes Ave.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,334
Audience: Misc.
Native Plant/Riparian Buffer Demonstration Gardens at the American Philatelic Society Headquarters
The district will develop a demonstration garden and hold a workshop to show public and private streamside property owners how proper plantings and riparian buffer management aid in pollution prevention.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Clearfield County
Clearfield County Conservation District - Susan Reed, Project Leader
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2629
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,220
Audience: Students/parents
Watershed Festival - Iron Oxide Demo
As part of its watershed festival, the district will feature an Education Tent offering materials, demonstrations and activities including schedules lessons on abandoned mine drainage.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Clearfield County
Clearfield County Conservation District - Jim Ulrich, Project Leader
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2629
Mini-Grant Funds: $520
Audience: Farmers
No-Till Drill Demonstration
To encourage no-till farming, the district will hold a field day to demonstrate use of a no-till drill.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Clearfield County
Clearfield County Conservation District - Jim Ulrich, Project Leader
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2629
Mini-Grant Funds: $500
Audience: Farmers
Grazing Workshop
This workshop will educate farmers on the benefits of intensive grazing and showcase a local operation that has adopted this practice.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Crawford County
Crawford County Conservation District - Ryan Nageotte, Project Leader
21742 German Road
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 763-5269
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,850
Audience: Misc.
4th Annual Conservation Farm Tour
By showcasing a local farm that has improved soil conservation and water quality with BMP's, the tour will inform participants about reducing nonpoint source pollution, improving productivity of the land, acquiring technical and financial assistance.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Crawford County
Crawford County Conservation District - Brian Pilarcik, Project Leader
21742 German Road
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 763-5269
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,100
Audience: Misc.
5th Annual Clean Water Festival
This festival, which has attracted thousands of visitors in the past, provides an interactive learning experience to educate the public about water quality and conservation issues
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Amy Skvarka, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,497.50
Audience: Farmers
What Every Farmer Needs to Know about the Nutrient Management Regulation Changes
The district will host a field day for the farm community to update them on nutrient management program regulation changes.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Amy Skvarka, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,475
Audience: Farmers
How Much Nitrogen Do My Corn Fields Need?
This project will demonstrate for farmers a method to determine how much additional nitrogen fertilizer is needed to meet expected crop yields for corn and other crops, thereby minimizing the potential for runoff.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Brian Jaymes, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Local officials/planners
PCSWM BMP Tour
This educational overview and tour will show local officials and planners post construction stormwater BMP's and how they promote water infiltration and improve water quality.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Vince McCollum, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,352.50
Audience: Homeowners
Promoting Stormwater Runoff Management by Using Rain Barrels
The district will make affordable rain barrels and educational information about water conservation stormwater management, and groundwater recharge available to county citizens.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Conservation District - Vince McCollum, Project Leader
43 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 4
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-7812
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,260
Audience: Misc.
Yellow Breeches Watershed Exhibit
The display will be used for watershed education within the Yellow Breeches Creek Watershed.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Bob Christoff, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Municipalities
Technical Workshop for Stormwater Management BMPs
This technical workshop for municipalities will provide in-depth information about stormwater management BMP's.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Larry Baum, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,151.48
Audience: Farmers
Chlorophyll Test Meter: A Tool for Nutrient Management
The district will hold two meetings for farmers to learn how to use a chlorophyll test meter to assist with optimizing corn yields while reducing nitrogen amounts reaching water sources.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - John Orr, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Stormwater BMP Demonstration Project
Fact sheets and a site map will support information presented at the district's Stormwater Best Management Practice Demonstration Project.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Elk County
Elk Conservation District - Kim Lanich, Project Leader
300 Center Street
Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-5373
Mini-Grant Funds: $850
Audience: Misc.
Watershed Awareness Booth at Elk Expo
With local watershed groups, the district will staff a booth at the Elk Expo to educate the public on watershed awareness and water quality issues.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Elk County
Elk Conservation District - Kim Lanich, Project Leader
300 Center Street
Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-5373
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,350
Audience: Misc.
Watershed Presentation Materials
The district will develop a display covering topics such as nonpoint source pollution and prevention, watershed awareness, and ways to improve water quality.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Erie County
Erie County Conservation District - Bethany Fritz, Project Leader
1927 Wager Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-6403
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,500
Audience: Farmers
Erie County Farmers' Gathering
This meeting will inform farmers about installing best management practices and the importance of implementing a nutrient management plan.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Erie County
Erie County Conservation District - Leroy Gross, Project Leader
1927 Wager Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-6403
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,400
Audience: Farmers
Tri-State Tillage Conference
The Conference will promote the adoption and expansion of conservation tillage systems by farmers in an effort to reduce nonpoint source pollution in western and northwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and western New York.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Fayette County
Fayette County Conservation District - Heather Knupsky, Project Leader
10 Nickman Plaza
Lemont Furnace, PA 15401
(724) 438-4497
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Students
2006 Fayette County Children's Water Festival
Through hands-on activities, the festival educates students, teachers, and volunteers about water quality.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Fayette County
Fayette County Conservation District - Chris Rerko, Project Leader
10 Nickman Plaza
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
(724) 438-4497
Mini-Grant Funds: $445
Audience: Farmers
Fayette County Nutrient Management Record Keeping Program
The district will develop a nutrient management record keeping binder system for farmers who have a nutrient management plan or are in the process of acquiring one for their operation.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reineke, Project Leader
216 N. Second Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Homeowners
On-Lot Wastewater Treatment Education Project
The district will hold a public meeting and create an information packet to educate citizens about proper operation and maintenance of on-lot septic systems.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Seleen Shimer, Project Leader
216 N. Second Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547 x121
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Timber harvesters/forest landowners
Timber Harvesting Workshop
This workshop will provide loggers and landowners with practical guidance to minimize erosion and sedimentation that results from harvesting timber.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Indiana County
Indiana County Conservation District - Jim Resh, Project Leader
1432 Route 286 HWY E
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8547 ext. 4
Mini-Grant Funds: $800
Audience: Public
Website Upgrade to Enhance Public Awareness of District NPs Programs
The District website will be updated to provide the public with current information on the District's efforts to eliminate nonpoint source pollution and to provide them with resources and contacts.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Jefferson County
Jefferson County Conservation District - Deb Wilson, Project Leader
1514 Route 28
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-7463
Mini-Grant Funds: $812
Audience: Farmers
Grazing Seminar
The seminar will focus on prevention of nonpoint source pollution caused by excessive herbicide use, fertilizers and poor farming practices.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Jefferson County
Jefferson County Conservation District - Deb Wilson, Project Leader
1514 Route 28
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-7463
Mini-Grant Funds: $875
Audience: Local officials
Jefferson County Conservation Tour 2005
The tour of four conservation sites will educate local decision makers about efforts to remediate and prevent nonpoint source pollution.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Jefferson County
Jefferson County Conservation District - Deb Wilson, Project Leader
1514 Route 28
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-7463
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,410
Audience: Public
Annual Jefferson County Watershed Festival
The watershed festival will promote county-wide conservation efforts to correct and prevent nonpoint source pollution.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Juniata County
Juniata County Conservation District - Chris Snyder, Project Leader
RR #5, Box 35
Stoney Creek Drive
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-8953 x5
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,600
Audience: Farmers
3rd Annual Juniata County Farmer's Winter Meeting
The meeting will educate farmers on no-till planting techniques and management.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Juniata County
Juniata County Conservation District - Chris Snyder, Project Leader
RR #5, Box 35
Stoney Creek Drive
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-8953 x5
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Misc.
Juniata CCD Website -- Phase One
The district will upgrade its website to add more information about nonpoint source pollution prevention, and related programs.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster/Chester County
Lancaster County Conservation District/Octoraro Watershed Association - Patrick Fasano, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17543
(717) 529-2132
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Farmers
Agricultural BMP Calendar Design and Distribution
Geared for Amish farmers and others, the calendar each month will highlight a type of farmland improvement project, describing what the project entails and its benefits. The calendar also will list local businesses to provide assistance with implementation of each type of project.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District - Sallie Gregory, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17543
(717) 299-5361 x117
Mini-Grant Funds: $555
Audience: Students
Natural and Historic Management Plans within Watersheds
As part of a Youth Conservation School, students will visit three natural areas to strengthen their understanding of natural resource conservation practices and then will prepare management plans for each site visited.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District/Lititz Run Watershed Alliance - Daniel Zimmerman, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Room 6
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 626-8900
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,720
Audience: Students
Watershed Day 2006
Students will participate in a day-long educational program to learn about local water quality issues and how they affect the Chesapeake Bay.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District - Matthew W. Kofroth, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361 x124
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Lancaster County Watershed Wide Website
This interactive website will serve as a central clearinghouse for watershed education and information.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District - Matthew W. Kofroth, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361 x124
Mini-Grant Funds: $600
Audience: Misc.
Educational Karst Groundwater Model
The model will be used to teach children and residents about general groundwater issues and to teach engineers and municipal officials specifically about stormwater infiltration.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District - Matthew Kofroth, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361x124
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000
Audience: Residents
Lancaster County Watershed Publication Update Project
The district will update several publications that educate the public about nonpoint source pollution and other watershed issues.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lancaster County
Lancaster County Conservation District - Jeffrey Graybill, Project Leader
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 299-5361
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Farmers
No-till Field Day
This project will help enhance farmer knowledge of no-till systems. Speakers will discuss and demonstrate no-till and cover crop technology. The day-long field day will continue to promote awareness and help to educate farmers on how important conserving soil resources is to the economic profitability of farms.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lawrence County
Lawrence County Conservation District - Megan Gahring, Project Leader
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-4512
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,200
Audience: Public
Nonpoint Source Pollution Website Education
The district will update its website to highlight nonpoint source pollution prevention programs and resources.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lebanon County
Lebanon County Conservation District - Stephanie Harmon, Project Leader
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908 x 4
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,475
Audience: Public
Lebanon County CD Educational Signage Program
The district will install signs throughout the county at places that show conservation practices at work.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lebanon County
Lebanon County Conservation District - Stephanie Harmon, Project Leader
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908 x 4
Mini-Grant Funds: $550
Audience: Public
Lebanon County CD Streamside Education
This project will provide new equipment for "streamside education" of individuals and organizations interested in watershed monitoring, restoration and enhancement.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Lebanon County
Lebanon County Conservation District - Stephanie Harmon, Project Leader
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908 x 4
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
2005 Lancaster/Lebanon County Watershed Forum
A joint project between two districts, the forum will help elevate participants' knowledge of nonpoint source pollution and fuel continued involvement in watershed conservation.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Mifflin County
Mifflin County Conservation District - Cadie Pruss, Project Leader
20 Windmill Hill #4
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 248-4695
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Farmers
Agriculture in the 21st Century - A Conference for the Agricultural Community
The conference will target agricultural producers to educate them about ways to reduce non-point source pollution and comply with state and federal water regulations. Through various BMP's.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Monroe County
Monroe County Conservation District - Darryl Speicher, Project Leader
8050 Running Valley Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 629-3060
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Watershed Awareness Newspaper Insert
The watershed awareness newspaper insert will include information on preventing nonpoint source pollution around the home and neighborhood, a watershed map, and a list of watershed organizations.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Conservation District - Susan Greth, Project Leader
143 Level Road
Collegeville, PA 19460
(610) 489-4506
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,450
Audience: Residents
Best Management Practices for Homeowners Demonstration
This workshop for residents will demonstrate the use of rain barrels, rain gardens, and other residential best management practices to reduce pollution.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Northampton County
Northampton County Conservation District - Kate Brandes, Project Leader
Gracedale Complex, Greystone Bldg.
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-1971
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,000
Audience: Homeowners
Brochure: Green Lawn and Yard Practices for Homeowners in Northampton County
A county-specific brochure will inform current and new landowners about lawn and garden practices that reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Northumberland County
Northumberland County Conservation District - Jaci Lucas, Project Leader
RR #3 Box 238-C
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114 x4
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,798.75
Audience: Farmers
Winter Conference 2006
The Winter Conference will provide information to the county's farmers on water quality, BMP's, environmental concerns and ag-related issues .
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Northumberland County
Northumberland County Conservation District - Rob Thomas, Project Leader
RR #3, Box 238-C
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7114 ext. 4
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,800
Audience: Contractors
Contractor's Workshop
The Contractor's Workshop will be open to contractors within Northumberland, Union, Snyder, Montour, Columbia, and Lycoming counites. The workshop will provide information on a variety of topics including wetlands, erosion and sediment control best management practices, and Chapter 105.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Perry County
Perry County Conservation District - Sally Tengeres, Project Leader
PO Box 36
31 West Main Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-5139
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Impaired Streams: Problems and Solutions
Using displays, brochures and video, this project will educate the public about the effects of inadequate riparian buffers and unstable streambanks on sedimentation and water quality.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
HC 8 Box 6770
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Business leaders
Conservation: A Community Investment
Two workshops for business leaders and economic stakeholders will emphasize the importance of protecting water quality as the community plans for growth.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
HC 8 Box 6770
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Residents
Pike County Community Water Resource Outreach
Three workshops for area residents will focus on water resource quality and quantity, including the impact of nonpoint source pollution; wastewater alternatives that support conservation design; and wetlands identification and protection.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Conservation District - Tom Davidock, Project Leader
2106 AG Center Drive
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-3742 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
Bear Creek Festival
The 5th Annual Bear Creek Festival will educate residents on the importance of protecting county watersheds.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 West Market Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007 x114
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,275
Audience: Farmers
Farmer's Winter Meeting
This meeting will educate farmers on ways to protect the environment with agricultural structural and non-structural BMP's; it also will address safe handling of pesticides, integrated pest management, and other topics.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Somerset County
Somerset County Conservation District - David Kemp, Project Leader
1590 N. Center Avenue
Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-4652
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000
Audience: Misc.
Somerset County Watershed Summit
The summit will provide an opportunity for watershed organizations to receive technical information, network, and learn more about projects underway.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Somerset County
Somerset County Conservation District - Paula Ledney, Project Leader
1590 North Center Avenue, Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-4652
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,500
Audience: Misc.
Somerset County NPs Pollution Educational Display Board
This display will educate the public about local nonpoint source water quality problems and the best management practices that can help solve them.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Sullivan County
Sullivan County Conservation District - Randy Reibson, Project Leader
RR 2 Box 2022B
Dushore, PA 18614
(570) 928-7057
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Public
E&S Control Guidelines for Small Projects Booklet Duplication
The district will reprint its "E&S Control Guidelines for Small Projects Booklet" which assists the public with controlling erosion and sedimentation issues on small, non permit required excavation projects.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Sullivan County
Sullivan County Conservation District - Jay Bagley, Project Leader
RR 2 Box 2022B
Dushore, PA 18614
(570) 928-0110
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,500
Audience: Public
Watershed Placemats
This placemat for use at restaurants throughout the county is designed to provide watershed education to the public
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County Conservation District - William Keeney, Project Leader
31 Public Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-4600 x284
Mini-Grant Funds: $962
Audience: Farmers
Phosphorus Index & Stormwater/RUSLE Training
The project will provide local access to the phosphorus index and stormwater management and revised universal soil loss equation workshops to nutrient management plan writers.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Tioga County
Tioga County Conservation District - Julie Button, Project Leader
50 Plaza Lane
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1801 x112
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,462
Audience: Misc.
Nonpoint Source Pollution Education Program for Tioga County
The purchase of an Enviroscape and Environmental Resource Guides will enhance the district's outreach efforts.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Union County
Union County Conservation District - Josh Keister, Project Leader
155 North 15th St.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 524-3860
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,285
Audience: Farmers
No-Till Conversion Training
This project is to reinforce the benefits of no-till planting for environmental and economical benefits to area farmers.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005-06

Venango County
Venango Conservation District - Erin Hersman, Project Leader
471 Beach Road
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 676-2832
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Misc.
NPs Prevention Field Day and Picnic/NPs Prevention Educational Display
The field day and picnic will focus on nonpoint source pollution prevention related to agricultural practices. The display will highlight the benefits of sound nutrient management on farmlands.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Warren County
Warren County Conservation District - Richard Mader & Heather Wilcox, Project Leader
609 Rouse Avenue
Suite 203
Warren, PA 16371
(814) 563-3117
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,525
Audience: Misc.
Warren County Conservation Tour 2005
This annual event educates residents about agriculture and conservation within the county.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Warren County
Warren County Conservation District - Judy Froman, Project Leader
609 Rouse Avenue
Suite 203
Warren, PA 16371
(814) 563-3117
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,055
Audience: Misc.
Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area Nature Trail Signs
The district will develop interpretive nature signs to educate people about water resources and nonpoint source pollution along trails within the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Wayne County
Wayne Conservation District - Jamie Roche, Project Leader
648 Park Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-0930
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,500
Audience: Misc.
Coping with Your Streamside Property
This workshop will educate municipalities and landowners about proper care and maintenance of streamside property.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Westmoreland County
Westmoreland Conservation District - Leanne Griffith, Project Leader
211 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-5271 x211
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Decision makers
Conservation Tour 2006 -- Hidden in Plain View
The district will continue its successful annual bus tour for opinion leaders that features solutions to nonpoint source pollution problems.
Funding Source: EPA Section 319 Program
Program Year: 2005/06

Wyoming County
Wyoming County Conservation District - Ed Zygmunt, Project Leader
1 Hollowcrest Complex
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-2589
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,155
Audience: Misc.
Annual Resources Management and Protection Tour
The tour will educate the public, elected officials, landowners, and students about BMP's used to reduce nonpoint source nutrient and sediment pollution.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

York County
York County Conservation District - Mark Flaharty, Project Leader
118 Pleasant Acres Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-7430
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,112.50
Audience: Farmers
Enhanced Nutrient Management
Three educational sessions for farmers will teach how to use a chlorophyll meter to measure nitrogen status of corn and how to improve nitrogen use efficiency and application management.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06

York County
York County Conservation District - Gary Peacock, Project Leader
118 Pleasant Acres Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-7430
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500
Audience: Residents
This OLDS House: Managing Your On-Lot Disposal System
The district will develop a comprehensive booklet to inform local residents about the importance of proper septic system management in nonpoint source pollution control.
Funding Source: DEP, PA Chesapeake Bay Program
Program Year: 2005/06