The Luzerne Conservation District’s Agricultural Program Advisory Workgroup will meet on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the district’s office to review grant applications for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program. For more info, call Jen at 570-674-7991 extension 7.
The Luzerne Conservation District, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Wyoming County Conservation Districts, & Northern Tier Hardwood Association are hosting a Regional Forestry Education Symposium. The event is for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of forestry practices, timber sales, sustainability, and forest health. The symposium will be held on Read More …
The Luzerne Conservation District is pleased to announce the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). ACAP provides financial and technical assistance for the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural operations within PA. The program is funded through the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund which is administered by the State Conservation Read More …
The Luzerne Conservation District is accepting applications for 2 seasonal field technicians for the Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program. Employment will be for 30-40 hours per week for 21-23 weeks (late-April to late-September). Pay range is $19.00 – $19.30 per hour and is dependent upon relevant training and experience. A job description, Read More …
ATTENTION LUZERNE COUNTY FARMERS & OTHER LICENSED PESTICIDE APPLICATORS: CHEMSWEEP provides Pennsylvania farmers and other licensed pesticide applicators with a means to dispose of canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticide products. Through CHEMSWEEP, applicators can legally dispose of unwanted pesticides, generally at little or no cost. Almost all of the waste Read More …
The Luzerne Conservation District Board of Directors will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the district’s office. In November through March and July, the meetings will begin at noon. In April through June and August through October, the meetings will begin at 6:00 PM. The public is Read More …
The PAG-02 General Permit will expire on December 7, 2024. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) expects that Notices of Intent (NOIs) to remain covered under the reissued PAG-02 General Permit will be required, and those NOIs will be due to the DEP or county conservation district office that Read More …