NW PA Greenways Plan to be Updated
Please complete the Northwest PA Greenways Citizen Survey! And share with others: https://arcg.is/1bi8nS Results of this survey will guide the direction of the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Greenways Plan Update. Please take this 15-minute survey to share your thoughts and experiences—your feedback is crucial and very much appreciated. Responses are anonymous and identification information is excluded… read more →
ENVIROCERT to hold CPESC Review Course
The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) is co-hosting a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Review Course. The CPESC certification is a professional designation for erosion and sedimentation technicians, engineers, and other specialists involved in design, construction, inspection or other aspects of erosion and sedimentation control. The review course will ensure CPESC.. read more →
Crawford County RC&D Member Needed
Looking to encourage local economic growth while being conservation minded? You may be interested in the Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council (Penn Soil RC&D). Penn Soil RC&D Council is a 501-c-3 Not-for-Profit Corporation. The mission of this organization is to provide the local leadership necessary to develop and implement a plan that.. read more →
Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship 2022 Winner is Announced
The Crawford County Conservation District announces Meadville resident Stephanie Polach as the 2022 “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” recipient. Ms. Polach is a student at Edinboro University majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Geology and GIS. This $500.00 Scholarship is given in honor of former Meadville resident Patty Runnels and funded by her.. read more →
Crawford County Envirothon Results are in!
“The Dream Team” Envirothon team from CASH (Conneaut Area Senior High) took First Place at the Crawford County Envirothon on April 27 at the Crawford County Conservation District. Members of The Dream Team are: Collin Hearn, Maggie Battles, Julianna Jacobs, Maria Poff and Nathaniel Turner (left to right in photo). They will represent Crawford County.. read more →
Envirothon to be held April 27th at Stainbrook Park
The Crawford County Conservation District will host the Annual Crawford County Envirothon on April 27, 2022 from 8:00 am to 2: 00 pm in Stainbrook Park. The day will feature a knowledge competition in 5 areas (Soils, Wildlife, Forestry, Aquatics and a Current Issue) for participating Crawford County Schools. Stainbrook Park will be closed to.. read more →
Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship Applications Available
The Crawford County Conservation District will award the “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” on behalf of Mrs. Runnels’ family to a Crawford County student who is pursuing a college degree in a science discipline. This $500.00 Scholarship is given in honor of former Meadville resident Patty Runnels and funded by her family. Patty was.. read more →
Technician’s Assistant Wanted Apply by April 29
The Crawford County Conservation District is seeking a short-term Technician’s Assistant to aid in completing duties associated with the Erosion and Sediment Control and Dam Safety and Waterway Management Programs. The position will require administrative, clerical and technical duties. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrate.. read more →
Soil Health Meeting March 23, 2022
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service along with the Crawford County Conservation District will host a Soil Health Meeting on March 23, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Dutch Treat in Spartansburg PA. Call 814-763-5269 to register read more →
Thank you for attending our Annual Meeting
The Crawford County Conservation District hosted its Annual Meeting virtually on February 24, 2022 at noon. 2022 Annual Dinner Program Awards Outstanding Conservation Educators of 2021 Outstanding Conservation Farmer of 2021 Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road Projects for 2021 Thank you to Gary Gilmore for inspiring us to learn more about Biochar Biochar Use.. read more →
