Community Conservation

Workshops

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: $1,350 Audience: Homeowners
Your Lawn and the Bay
The district educated homeowners about proper lawn fertilization using soil tests and a follow-up meeting in an effort to reduce nutrient pollution in the county.
Program Year: 05/06

Bedford County
Bedford County Conservation District - Lorelle Steach, Project Leader
58 702 W. Pitt St., Suite 4
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-7900 ext. 3
Mini-Grant Funds: $853 Audience: general/local citizens
Backyard Conservation
Bedford Conservation District hosted a public meeting about "Backyard Conservation." The goal was to educate a non-farm audience about conservation practices utilized by farmers to conserve resources. It also included various "how-to" presentations from professionals who have experience in tree planting, nutrient management, pest management and landscaping.
Program Year: 00/01

Centre County
Centre County Conservation District - Ann Donovan, Project Leader
414 Holmes Ave.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6817
Mini-Grant Funds: $925.01 Audience: Misc.
Native Plant/Riparian Buffer Demonstration Gardens at the American Philatelic Society Headquarters
The district developed a demonstration garden and held a workshop to show public and private streamside property owners how proper plantings and riparian buffer management aid in pollution prevention.
Program Year: 05/06

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Bob Christoff`, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Rd.
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,313 Audience: Municipal Officials, Planning Staff
Municipal BMP Workshop
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve Chesapeake Bay through Workshop(s) that focus on stormwater management.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive difference, role stormwater management plays; Target audience improves stormwater management practices / implements SWM BMPs.
Program Year: 07/08

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Robert Christoff, Project Leader 1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,079.51 Audience: design consultants, municipal review engineers
Integration of BMP's into Site Design Workshop
The workshop, targeted for municipal reviewers and consulting designers, provided information on selection and design best management practices.
Program Year: 04/05

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - John Orr, Manager
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $500 Audience: municipal officials
Preparing for the Future - Preparing for Growth
Municipal officials from northern and southern Dauphin County came together to discuss the future growth of their communities. A panel presentation and open forum focused on controls for nonpoint source pollution of surface and ground water. It also looked at the need for regional cooperation at all levels of government in matters concerning development and protection of our resources. Greenways, open space, storm water runoff, sewers, septic systems, and public water supply were among the topics covered.
Program Year: 95/96

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reineke, Project Leader
216 North Second Street, Suite 15
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547, ext. 120
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,527.89 Audience: township supervisors
Township Supervisors Workshop Series
The district conducted a series of workshops for township supervisors to address the impact of new development on nonpoint source pollution.
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Program Year: 04/05

Juniata County
Juniata County Conservation District - Brent Leach, Project Leader
RR5 Box 35
Stoney Creek Dr.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-8953
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,050 Audience: Farmers, Township Officials, Excavators
Farmers' Winter meeting and Excavator & Township Supervisor's meeting
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve the Chesapeake Bay through providing meetings that educate officials and farmers on the connection between a variety of BMPs and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role audience plays in making a positive difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement improved best management practices.
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Program Year: 07/08

Luzerne County
Luzerne County Conservation District - Shawn Rybka, Project Leader
485 Smiths Pond Rd.
Shavertown, PA 18708
(570) 674-3412
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,545 Audience: Watershed groups
Beneficial Landscaping Techniques in Luzerne County
Two different workshops were conducted on (1) riparian buffers, fertilizers, native plants, invasive plants, rain barrels, and backyard conservation. and (2) constructing a rain garden, illustrating how appropriate landscaping techniques can mitigate the negative effects of development and loss of open space.
Program Year: 06/07

Snyder County
Snyder County Conservation District - Barry Spangler, Project Leader
403 Market Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0007 x 114
Mini-Grant Funds: $600 Audience: contractors and excavators
Contractor's Winter Meeting
The conservation district hosted a winter meeting for Snyder County contractors and excavators to educate them about preventing sediment pollution during construction and development and to inform them about current erosion and sedimentation program regulations, sewage regulations, and stormwater issues.
Program Year: 03/04

Sullivan County
Sullivan County Conservation District - Corey Richmond, Project Leader
RR 2 Box 2022B
Dushore, PA 18614
(570) 928-7057
Mini-Grant Funds: $480 Audience: Municipal officials, general public
Municipal Officials and General Public Outreach and Awareness Project
The district conducted a municipal officials workshop, develop educational posters for municipal offices emphasizing the programs and assistance available throughout the district, and further develop existing display on programs and assistance.
Program Year: 06/07