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Thirty Students Complete Agricultural Conservation Technical Training 

During the week of April 10, thirty conservation professionals gathered at the Keystone Conference Center in Lebanon County, PA for the Agricultural Conservation Technical Training - Level 2. This week-long training was attended by staff from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and affiliates, conservation districts, PACD, and farmland preservation agencies.
 
This annual training balances field experience and classroom instruction. It is sponsored by NRCS, the PA State Conservation Commission, and PACD. 

Armstrong Conservation District Participates in Day of Service

On April 4, 2017, Armstrong Conservation District (ACD) brought together county commissioners, mayors, AmeriCorps, and students to pack trees for the district's annual fruit tree and seedling sale. The packing event was held in honor of Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service at Lenape Technical School.
 
For the past 50 years, ACD has provided each third-grade student in Armstrong County with an evergreen seedling to plant with their parents to celebrate Arbor Day. Along with the evergreen seedlings, students also receive a handout with information on how to properly plant and care for their new trees and the history of Arbor Day. Teacher packets are included so that teachers can incorporate Arbor Day into their science curriculum.
 
Photo provided by ACD.
Northumberland County Conservation District Holds Legislative Luncheon

On April 6, 2017, the Northumberland County Conservation District held its annual Legislative Luncheon. Representative Kurt Masser, Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver, and Senator John Gordner were in attendance. The major topic of discussion was about the state budget and a potential Growing Greener III Program. 
REMINDER: WREP Proposals Due April 24th

Pennsylvania conservation partners who want to work with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to protect, restore, and enhance the state's critical wetlands through conservation easements should submit project proposals to the PA State Office by April 24, 2017.
 
This year, NRCS is encouraging partners to propose projects focused on improving water quality and habitat on working landscapes in high-priority areas such as the Chesapeake Bay.
 
Pennsylvania WREP applications must be emailed in PDF format to Hathaway Jones, Easement Program Manager, at hathaway.jones@pa.usda.gov.
 
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Upcoming Events

PACD North West Region Meeting
April 18, 2017
Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center, Kane, PA

PACD North East Region Meeting
April 21, 2017
DEP Northeast Regional Office, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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