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

Our services include:



            News

            2012 Affiliate Drive Underway!
            NCCD's 2012 Affiliate drive is well underway!  Become a part of our organization in 2012 - find out how by clicking here.  What a great way to start the New Year!  A special THANK YOU to those affiliates who have already donated - click here to see a list of 2012 Affiliate members of NCCD. 

            Manure Management Manual Release
            Effective October 29, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released the final version of the Manure Management Manual.  This final version includes the recent changes made to the Federal and State laws regarding land application of manure and agricultural wastewater.  ALL farming applications that land apply manure or agricultural wastewater are required to have a Manure Management Plan.  Please click here for a copy of the manual.

            Agricultural Regulations: Are You In Compliance?
            For the basics of agricultural erosion and sedimentation requirements, click here.

            For more detailed information on compliance, click here. 

            Upcoming Events
            NCCD Board of Directors Meeting
            Thursday, February 2, 2012 -
            at 12:30PM
            Dave Unger Environmental Education Center, Sunbury

            Manure Management Plan Workshop
            Thursday, February 16, 2012
            Dave Unger Environmental Education Center, Sunbury

            Winter Conference
            Wednesday, March 7, 2012
            Revival Tabernacle, Watsontown 

            NCCD POSTER CONTEST UNDERWAY!
            This year's theme is "Soil to Spoon".  Entries are due by February 24th.  Click here for a registration form.  Teachers, click here for a poster registration form.




            Get Involved

            **List of 2012 Affiliate Members**
            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.

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