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Register for the 2019 PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the 72nd PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference, to take place July 17-18, 2019, at the historic Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, PA. This year's attendees will learn about changes to conservation programs under the 2018 Farm Bill, including a special session on updates to the USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
Click here
to register and for more information. We look forward to seeing you in July!
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Free "Grow More" Training for Agriculture Staff in the Chesapeake Bay
Travel stipends available
The Grow More training series is specifically designed to help agricultural outreach staff reach beyond the choir of those farmers already using soil health practices. This training consists of two half-days and will explore farmer behavior, messaging strategies, and event planning. Training will focus on hands-on learning and activities specific to YOUR outreach.
Event Timing: Two days. 1st Day Noon-5:00 p.m. and 2nd Day 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Space is limited.
June 11 & 12, 2019
Franklin County
Chambersburg, PA: Wilson College
June 13 & 14, 2019
Lancaster County
Lancaster, PA: Shady Maple
July 9 & 10, 2019
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock, PA: Comfort Inn and Suites
July 11 & 12, 2019
Northumberland County
Sunbury, PA: Northumberland Conservation District Office
July 23 & 24, 2019
Clinton County
Mill Hall, PA: Clinton County Conservation District Office
July 25 & 26, 2019
Blair County
Duncansville, PA: Comfort Inn
Click here for the event flyer
and here for the registration link.
Please contact Jessica Espenshade at
[email protected]
or 734-887-7114 with questions.
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Congratulations on Another Great Year for the PA Envirothon!
Congratulations to Carmichaels Area High School, Greene County, for winning the state Envirothon!
The top five winners are:
First Place - Carmichaels Area High School, Greene County
Second Place - Penncrest High School, Delaware County
Third Place - Hempfield High School, Lancaster County
Fourth Place - Bradford Area High School, McKean County
Fifth Place - York Home School Association, York County
Also, congratulations to the PA Envirothon Board of Directors for another fantastic event!
Click here to read the entire press release.
Photo caption (left to right): Michael Walsh (PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources), Megan Patton (coach), Ryan Swartz, Joe Kurincak, Jacob Hair, Christina Adams, Stephen Zacoi, Kevin Willis (coach), Patrick McDonnell (PA Department of Environmental Protection), Kelly Stagen (PACD), Russell Redding (PA Department of Agriculture).
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PSA
TS Accepting Workshop Proposals for Stormwater
Conferences
The PA State Association of Township Supervisors is now accepting proposals for interactive and leading-edge workshop presentations for its upcoming 2019 Pennsylvania Stormwater Conference on October 16 in Monroeville (Allegheny County) and November 14 in Malvern (Chester County). The deadline for proposals is June 14.
The Conference offers two educational tracks for attendees, each with five presentations. A technical track for presentations that address relevant on-the-ground and in-the-field actions or practices, and a policy track that focuses on management and administration issues attendant to stormwater programs. The selection committee is seeking workshop proposals for bothtracks. Preference will be given to those presenters willing to present at both locations.
Questions should be directed to James Wheeler at 717-763-0930 ext. 128 or
[email protected]
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June Webinar on Reaching Diverse Audiences
The next National Association of Conservation District Urban and Community Conservation webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Noon. The webinar will explore ways to reach and engage diverse audiences.
There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, email NACD Senior Advisor Debra Bogar at
[email protected]
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Conservation Districts in the News
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Upcoming Events
June 18-20, 2019
Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
July 17-18, 2019
Genetti Hotel, Williamsport, PA
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