Berks County Conservation District has an employment opportunity for an Urban Resource Conservationist, preferably with 3 years of experience. General Duties will include, implementing of several state-delegated regulatory programs. Those programs include Chapter 92 (NPDES), Chapter 102 (Erosion Control, Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) and Chapter 105 (Dam Safety and …
On Saturday, September 7, 2019, the Berks County Conservation District held it’s first annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser to benefit the Berks County Envirothon! The District hosted 6 teams of shooters for a wildly successful event at M&E Sporting Clays in Moselem Springs. The Berks County Conservation District would like to …
Congratulations to the following persons, businesses, organizations, and students who received awards and scholarships at our 2019 A Bite of Berks Scholarship Fundraiser. Our 2019 Award and Scholarship Winners Included: FARMER OF THE YEAR – Randy and Traci Balthaser CONSERVATION INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR Javius Galan CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION OF THE …
On Monday, September 23, 2019, the Berks County Conservation District hosted it’s annual A Bite of Berks Fundraiser to benefit the District’s Scholarship Fund. What a fantastic night filled with delicious foods all prepared with an ingredient grown or produced in Berks County, music by Mountain Folk Trio, and prizes …
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 …
