Community Conservation

Workshops

Erie County
Erie County Conservation District - Amy Jo Smith, Project Leader
1927 Wager Rd.
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-6403
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,250 Audience: New Homeowners, Realtors
New Homeowners Workshop
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve local watershed(s) through Workshops on BMPs for new homeowners/realtors.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPS pollution, local watershed(s), role audience plays in making a positive difference, role BMPs play; Target audience implements BMPs / educates about BMPs.
Program Year: 07/08

Lebanon County
Lebanon County Conservation District - Stephanie Harmon, Project Leader
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908
Mini-Grant Funds: $534.08 Audience: Agencies, watershed associations, municipalities
Lebanon County's Plant Identification Workshop
A one-day workshop highlighted riparian buffer plantings, invasive species and plant/tree identification.
Program Year: 05/06

Northampton County
Northampton County Conservation District - Kate Brandes, Project Leader
Gracedale Complex, Greystone Bldg.
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-1971
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,938 Audience: Homeowners
Brochure: Green Lawn and Yard Practices for Homeowners in Northampton County
A county-specific brochure was produced to inform current and new landowners about lawn and garden practices that reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Program Year: 05/06

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
556 Route 402
Suite 1
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500 Audience: Landowners
Best Management Practices for Large Landowners
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve local watershed(s) through providing Educational Program for landowners on the connection between a variety of BMPs, nonpoint source pollution and watersheds.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPS pollution, local watershed(s), role audience plays in making a positive difference, role BMPs play; Target audience takes action to implement improved best management practices.
Program Year: 07/08

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
556 Route 402
Suite 1
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $301.13 Audience: Homeowners
Landscaping for a Healthy Environment
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve local watershed(s) through Landscaping Workshop focusing on stormwater, flooding and nonpoint source pollution.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPS pollution, local watershed(s), role of landscaping, role audience plays in making a positive difference; Target audience takes action to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Program Year: 07/08

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: Realtors in Pike County
Pike County Realtor Outreach
This project provided realtors and others involved with real estate sales with information on NPS pollution and other water resources impacts associated with land development activities as well as programs to minimize those impacts.
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Program Year: 06/07

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
HC 8 Box 6770
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,850.04 Audience: Residents
Pike County Community Water Resource Outreach
Three workshops for area residents focused on water resource quality and quantity, including the impact of nonpoint source pollution; wastewater alternatives that support conservation design; and wetlands identification and protection.
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Program Year: 05/06

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
HC 8 Box 6770
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $833.43 Audience: Business leaders
Conservation: A Community Investment
Two workshops for business leaders and economic stakeholders emphasized the importance of protecting water quality as the community plans for growth.
Program Year: 05/06

Pike County
Pike County Conservation District - Michele Ulmer, Project Leader
HC 8, Box 6770
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-8220
Mini-Grant Funds: $254.64 Audience: community association residents
Pike County Community Association Outreach Program
This project assisted participating Pike County Community Associations in identifying existing environmental problems, with a focus on water resource quality and quantity. The project informed associations of financial and technical resources available to address identified problems; facilitate their efforts to address identified sources of water resource degradation; and encourage cooperation among associations in addressing common problems.
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Program Year: 04/05

Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Conservation District - Pat McKinney, Project Leader
1206 Ag Center Drive
Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-4124 x 113
Mini-Grant Funds: $650 Audience: teachers
Natural Resources Field Studies of Schuylkill County-"A Workshop on Wheels"
Participants visited sites featuring various environmental issues and assessed the site for use with school programs. Teachers met with conservation agency reps, evaluated handouts for classroom use, and learned about environmental management techniques.
Program Year: 03/04

Warren County
Warren County Conservation District - Craig A. Anderson, Project Leader
609 Rouse Ave., Suite 203
Youngsville, PA 16371
(814) 563-3117
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000 Audience: Warren County students
2002 Warren County Youth Conservation Camp
The Warren County Conservation District annually conducts a three-day conservation education camp for 20 boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 14. Campers spend the majority of their time in the field learning about natural resources and their local community. Highlights of the event are nonpoint source pollution prevention and general conservation activities, including a canoe trip on the Allegheny River. The purpose of the camp is to create an awareness and understanding of the environment and the need for wise management of natural resources.
Program Year: 01/02