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 until April 1, …
Pre-Ordered Plant Pick-Up: April 17, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, BCCD has opted to scale down our annual seedling sale event. Pre-ordered plants will be available for pick-up on Friday, April 17 from the hours of 3pm-7pm at the Berks County Agricultural Center. We WILL NOT be offering …
Please find information from Allteach On-Farm Support regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your dairy farm. English version available here. Spanish version available here.
Berks County Conservation District has employment opportunities for an Agriculture Resource Conservationist and a Spotted Lanternfly Control and Outreach Assistant. For additional information and job descriptions, follow the links below. To apply for either position, email your resume to Tammy Bartsch, tammy.bartsch@berkscd.com. The deadline for resume submission is Friday, February …
Berks County Conservation District Scholarship Program The Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) is accepting scholarship applications from High School seniors within Berks County, or current College or University students whose permanent residency is within Berks County. Last year’s scholarship program awarded over $20,000 in scholarships! Several scholarships available, with a top award …
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE–On 12.07.2019, the Department of Environmental Protection published a final, reissued NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAG-02) in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, which will become effective on December 8, 2019. All permittees currently working in the county of Berks under the NPDES PAG-02 …
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 …
