To All Berks County Municipalities and Consultants working in Berks County: This Notification is to inform you that the Berks County Conservation District Application and Fee Schedule will be changing effective February 1, 2021. The new application will be available on the website and from our office at the end …
The Berks County Conservation District is looking for qualified applicants to fill the Urban Resource Conservationist position. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. Urban Resource Conservationists are responsible for implementing several state delegated regulatory programs that include, but are not limited to, Chapter 92 (NPDES), Chapter 102 (Erosion …
Mark your calendars for BCCD’s Annual Seedling Sale to be held on April 16, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Berks County Agricultural Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport PA 19533). We are currently accepting pre-orders for the sale. Click here to view the 2021 Seedling Sale: Brochure …
Due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic and the current work-from-home restrictions, the Berks County Conservation District will now be accepting electronic plan submissions. Please call Berks County Conservation District’s main line 610.372.4657 for additional information about submitting a plan electronically for review. Applicants and consultants: this guide provides additional information …
Explore PaDEP’s webpage with instructional videos to assist Applicants and Consultants in registering for Chapter 105 e-Permitting. Applicants/owners utilize this video to assist in registering as an Electronic Filing Adminstrator (EFA). Employees who are not the EFA (i.e. consultants or other users needing to register for their client) may utilize this video to assist …
Amid the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Berks County Conservation District Board of Directors and Management have decided it is in the best interest of staff, their families and the public to have Conservation District staff start working remotely and reduce office hours. Effective March 23, 2020 the following changes …
The Small Business Association (SBA) announced they will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications starting May 4, on a limited basis only. They are reopening the portal only to agricultural businesses, which includes dairy producers, in order to provide unprecedented relief to U.S. agricultural …
To submit a complaint to the Berks County Conservation District, please dial 610-743-5390 to reach our new complaints hotline. The hotline is for all complaints handled by the district including: Erosion and sediment control issues Waterway/wetland encroachments Agricultural issues (manure, excess erosion) Mosquito related issues Please speak clearly, leaving your …
The Pennsylvania Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Program is open. There are changes in the REAP Program that were included in the 2019 PA Farm Bill legislation that was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf in July. Here is a summary of what’s new for the 2019-20 REAP Program: …
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in southeastern counties in Pennsylvania. Many partners are trying to eradicate this pest. There is a quarantine order in place that prohibits movement of any living life stage of this insect to areas outside of the quarantine area. To find information about identifying the …
