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Front Page: Your Weekly News & Updates
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Now Accepting Applications for Multi-Functional Riparian Buffer Sub-grants
PACD is now accepting sub-grant applications to implement multi-functional riparian buffers. The implementation of these grants will help the commonwealth achieve its goal of planting 95,000 acres of riparian buffers by 2025.
The guidelines and applications for this new statewide sub-grant program for conservation districts are posted here. Questions should be directed to Amy Salansky at [email protected].
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.
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Don't Miss Out on All the Goodies! Register for the NACD Northeast Regional Meeting and PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference Today!
Conservation districts and their partners are invited to register for the Combined 2018 National Association of Conservation District's (NACD) Northeast Regional Meeting and 71st PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference. The combined conference will take place at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. NACD events will take place July 15-17, 2018, and PACD/SCC events will take place July 17-18, 2018.
PACD is still collecting items for goodie bags that all attendees will receive. Pictured are the messenger bags sponsored by WorldView Solutions, a rain gauge from Berks County Conservation District, and maple syrup from McKean, Potter, and Tioga County Conservation Districts. Not pictured are pens from Snyder County Conservation District. Thanks to Sandy Thompson for taking the lead on coordinating the giveaways! She can be reached at [email protected] if you would like to contribute.
Be sure to register by Friday, June 15, to take advantage of the early-bird discount! Click here for more information or to register for the meeting.
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Introducing Leadership Development Coordinator Matt Miller
I would like to introduce myself as PACD's Leadership Development Coordinator. I am very excited to join the PACD team and to support the vital work of the dedicated district directors and staff throughout the state. Prior to coming to PACD, I worked for a statewide association representing not-for-profit senior service providers where I coordinated educational and leadership development programming as well as corporate sponsorship, conference and event planning, and member outreach.
I look forward to exploring ways that the association can improve education delivery and increase engagement with the districts and the communities they serve. With that in mind, I plan to reach out to many of you in the coming days and weeks as part of an informal needs assessment of the "Building for Tomorrow" program. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the meantime if I can be of any assistance to you or your district.
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Congratulations to Greene County on Winning the PA Envirothon
The 35th Pennsylvania Envirothon state competition was held at the Susquehanna University and Camp Mount Luther on May 22 and 23, 2018. High school students from 65 Pennsylvania counties participated in this year's event. PACD staff members Brenda Shambaugh, Molly Burns, Shannon Wehinger, and Amy Salansky volunteered for the event on May 22.
The 2018 Pennsylvania Envirothon champions, scoring 546 points of a possible 600, are from Carmichaels Area High School located in Greene County. The Greene County team earned the honor of representing Pennsylvania at the NCF-Envirothon international competition from July 22 - 28 at Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
Rounding out the top three were the team from Lebanon County in second place and Delaware County in third place.
Congratulations to the Envirothon board of directors for another amazing event for Pennsylvania's youth.
Photo caption: (left to right): Russell C. Redding (PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary), Michael Walsh (PA DCNR Deputy Secretary of Administration), Megan Patton (Coach), Stephen Zacoi, Christina Adams, Ryan Swartz, Joey Kurincak, Jacob Hair, and Kevin Willis (Coach). Photo provided by PA Envirothon.
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here to read the entire press release.
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Tioga County Conservation District Holds Legislative Event
On May 18,2018 PACD Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh traveled to Tioga County to attend a legislative event. The
2018 Tioga County Conservation District legislative luncheon was held at the Tokishi Building in Wellsboro. The district highlighted upcoming projects for their area and answered questions about programs throughout the county.
Photo caption: The Tioga County Conservation District staff and board members, Tioga County Commissioners, a representative from Senator Scarnati's office, PACD Executive Director Brenda Shambaugh, and Tioga's new Representative Clint Owlett pose for a photo.
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Pike County Conservation District Holds Groundwater Series
Pike County Conservation District and Penn State Extension conducted a series of three educational workshops titled "Discovering Your Drinking Water: Learn more about protecting the quality of your drinking water!" on August 23, 2017, October 18, 2017, and March 26, 2018. The workshop content was presented by Penn State Extension Educator Peter Wulfhorst. Approximately 40 people attended the three workshops.
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Photo caption: Photo provided by Pike County Conservation District.
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Next NACD Webinar to Focus on Food Production
Interested in backyard food production for yourself or homeowners in your district? Be sure to join us for the next National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Urban and Community Conservation webinar, from 12:00-1:00p.m. on June 21, 2018.
The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District in Ohio will share information about their monthly Backyard Food Production meetings and co-sponsored community garden. The National Agroforestry Center in Nebraska will describe how adding fruit and nut-producing trees and shrubs into an urban agriculture system can improve production and enhance conservation outcomes.
To register, email Debra Bogar at [email protected]. Information to access the webinar will be sent by email.
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Leopold Conservation Award Comes to Pennsylvania
A prestigious award that celebrates voluntary conservation by farmland owners is coming to Pennsylvania.
This year Pennsylvania will become the 14th state to present the Leopold Conservation Award® in partnership with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Heinz Endowments.
Sand County Foundation, the nation's leading voice for private land conservation, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to farmers, ranchers, and foresters for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation on private working lands.
The inaugural award will be presented at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January. The recipient will receive $10,000 and a crystal award depicting Aldo Leopold.
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