Resources & Links
Conservation Tips for Everyone:
Simple Ways to Help the Chesapeake Bay
Energy Conservation for the Home (DEP)
U.S. Dept. of Energy – Home Energy Conservation Programs & Info.
The Power is in Your Hands (Energy Conservation Information)
Tips from the Alliance to Save Energy
The Homeowners Guide (Helpful Info. on Energy Conservation, Natural Disasters, Recycling, etc.)
DCNR’s iConserve Pennsylvania (“take conservation personally”)
Conservation for Property Owners:
Luzerne County Agricultural Preservation Program
National Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat
NRCS Backyard Conservation Information
Plants for Conservation Landscaping
Pennsylvania Forest Stewardship Program
DEP’s Private Water Wells Page
Identification & Control of Invasive Species
Natural Gas Exploration & Leasing Info. from Penn State Extension
Natural Gas Leasing Forum For Landowners
Conservation Planning Tools:
Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
PA Association of Professional Soil Scientists
Other Agencies:
Luzerne County Penn State Cooperative Extension
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Governor’s Invasive Species Council of PA
Conservation Organizations:
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts
National Association of Conservation Districts
Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society
Hick’s Creek Watershed Association
Bowman’s Creek Watershed Association
Fishing Creek Watershed Association
Wyoming Valley Watershed Coalition
Lackawanna River Corridor Association
Lehigh River Stocking Association’s Watershed Committee
Pennsylvania Environmental Council