Employment Opportunity!
We are hiring! BCCD is hiring a full time, permanent position of Urban Resource Conservationist. Salary is commensurate with experience. For details click here Email resumes or questions to: tammy.bartsch@berskcd.com
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75th Anniversary
Celebrate our anniversary with us! 2021 marks the 75th year that the Berks County Conservation District has been serving the community. Since our inauguration, the district has been guiding and advising the public regarding the county’s natural resources and how to use them wisely. What started as a district devoted …
Student Video Contest — 1st place: $500 cash prize
Create a public service announcement (PSA) to educate the public on stormwater and water pollution issues.Inform the viewers of simple things they can do to prevent water pollution and improve water quality.Build awareness of ‘Only Rain Down the Storm Drain’ Contest Opens: March 20, 2021 Contest Closes: May 15, 2021 …
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 …
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 …