441 Plum Creek Road, Sunbury, PA 17801 • Phone: (570) 286-7114 ext. 4 • FAX: (570) 988-4488
Office Hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday • Email • Directions to the office • County Implementation Plan • Goals & Objectives

The NCCD, formed in 1943 under the Conservation District Law, is a subdivision of state government and is one of 66 Conservation Districts throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources.

Programs

The Northumberland County Conservation District offers programs to educate and assist county residents and business owners about the proper protection of land and water resources.

Our programs include:

  • Erosion and Sedimentation Control
  • National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
  • Environmental Education
  • Nutrient Management
  • Chesapeake Bay Program
  • Dirt & Gravel Roads
  • Agricultural Land Preservation
  • Watershed Protection and Education
News

2010 TREE SALE BROCHURE

NOW AVAILABLE!

Click here for this year's tree sale brochure.

Click here for pictures and descriptions.

Deadline for orders is April 5, 2010.

 

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Northumberland and Union Counties Conservation Districts will be hosting a Multi County Winter No-Till Meeting on March 11, 2010 at the Lewisburg Diner in Lewisburg, PA

For a brochure, click here.

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Information on entering this year's poster contest is now available.  Click here for a flyer.  Teachers' forms (required for contest submissions) are available here.

The Northumberland County Conservation District will be holding their annual Tree Seedling Sale this year.  Stay tuned for a flyer within the next couple weeks!

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Upcoming Events:
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NCCD Board Meeting
Thursday, April 8 at 7:00pm
District Office, Plum Creek Road, Sunbury



Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with the NCCD. We welcome your involvement, as well as your ideas and input!

The NCCD has been in existence since 1943. The history of conservation districts is rooted in serving the agriculture community. In fact, conservation districts were born to help alleviate the soil erosion crisis of the Dust Bowl era. Today, conservation districts have grown to serve a much greater variety of issues. Not only do we serve the agriculture community, but we also work with contractors, municipalities, watershed organizations, and YOU!

Check the Get Involved section of our website for more information.