Hurricane Damage Information
Due to the overwhelming rain and flooding that our region has recieved recently, we ask that you please view these documents before contacting our office. Thank you!
Urban Resource Conservationist Position
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 …
Application and Fee Schedule Revisions
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 …
SPORTING CLAY FUNDRAISER
The Berks County Conservation District is hosting its 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Fundraiser on Friday, September 24, 2021 to benefit the Berks County Envirothon! Location: M&E Sporting Clays, 1414 Moselem Springs Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 Date: Friday, September 24, 2021 Time: Registration begins promptly at 1:00pm. Shooting will begin following …
BCCD Accepting Electronic Plan Submissions:
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 …
PaDEP Instructional Videos for Chapter 105 e-Permitting Registration
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 …
UPDATE:
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 …
Resources for Agricultural Businesses During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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 …
COMPLAINTS
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 …