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| CPESC review course held, Coldwater Heritage Partnership grants, and news from NRCS. |
CPESC Review Class Held in Harrisburg
PACD sponsored a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control (CPESC) Review Class on September 26, 2017, in Harrisburg, PA. Seven conservation district staff were among the twenty-one technicians and engineers in attendance.
The review class is designed to help applicants prepare for the exam component in the CPESC certification process. To receive certification, applicants must prove they meet established standards of expertise, experience, and knowledge in erosion and sedimentation (E&S) control.
Certification is through EnviroCert International, Inc. and provides public evidence of professional qualifications for individuals involved in E&S activities, such as development and review of permits; design and review of E&S control and drainage plans; installation and inspection of E&S control practices; and other related activities. Anyone interested in learning more about CPESC should visit www.envirocertintl.org.
Photo caption: CPESC instructor Rick Celender, C.E.T., CPESC, SPSWQ, is Vice President of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Coldwater Heritage Partnership 2018 Grant Program Now Open
The Coldwater Heritage Partnership (CHP) announces the opening of the 2018 Coldwater Conservation Grants Program. The program provides two grant opportunities that help to protect and conserve the health of Pennsylvania's coldwater ecosystems.
The two grant opportunities are:
Planning Grant
- designed to help develop a conservation plan that identifies the threats to the health of local coldwater ecosystems that have naturally reproducing trout, as well as the opportunities for habitat restoration and conservation within those watersheds. Planning grants average around $5,000.
Implementation Grant -
designed to provide funding for projects recommended in a completed conservation plan or other approved plan, such as a Rivers Conservation Plan. Implementation grants average around $8,000.
Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2017. The Coldwater Heritage Partnership urges conservation districts to apply.
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PA NRCS Co-Hosts Interactive Display at 2017 Farm Aid
The Pennsylvania NRCS and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) partnered to host an interactive display at the 2017 Farm Aid Festival in Burgettsown, PA, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The joint exhibit showcased the importance of proper grazing techniques that improve animal health and well-being, natural resources, profits, and farms across America.
Over 23,000 people were on hand for this landmark event, and the "Homegrown Village" exhibit was set up as part of the festival as outreach to farmers, foodies, and general audience members throughout the day.
Photo caption: Sammy and Sandy Soil make an appearance at Farm Aid. Photo provided by NRCS.
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Conservation Districts in the News
Berks,
Lehigh, & Montgomery:
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Upcoming Events
October 4-6, 2017
Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
October 5, 2017
Franconia Heritage Restaurant, Telford, PA
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