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Agricultural Conservation Technical Training - Level II
April 28-May 2, 2014
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Course and Exam
June 25-26, 2014
Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference
July 9-10, 2014
Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Course and Exam
August 27-28, 2014
Holiday Inn, Williamsport, PA
Conservation District Watershed Specialist Meeting
October 9-10, 2014
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PA
Annual 102-105 Meeting
October 28-30, 2014
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PA
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Conservation Districts Provide Support to PSATS 2014 Conference
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Attendees visit booths Sunday, April 13 during PSATS Conference. Photos taken by Brandi Hunter-Davenport.
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The 92nd Annual PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) convened at the Hershey Lodge April 13-16, 2014. Michele Ulmer, Pike County Conservation District's Administrative Manager, Gail Smith, PACD SC Region Director, Robert Maiden and Brandi Hunter-Davenport staffed the booth throughout the three-day exhibition, which saw a few thousand participants.
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Over 50 District Employees Attend Erosion and Sedimentation Control Training
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DEP Deputy Secretary for Water Management Kelly Heffner welcomes attendees to the Basic/Refresher course which took place in Lebanon County.
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During the last week of March and the first week of April, a combined 59 county conservation district employees received training on erosion and sedimentation control during two training sessions: a basic/refresher course on the fundamentals of plan reviews and proper inspections, and an advanced/topic-based course on topics that reach beyond basic E&S.
Attendees had this to say about the training sessions:
- I really enjoyed this training and thought it was very helpful in learning the things I will need in this field.
- The topics covered were very good and very helpful. Especially appreciated the "Dealing with Difficult People" and "Safety" presentations.
- Thank you for putting on this training. We look forward to this continuing as an annual event.
- PACD has been doing a great job organizing these events.
These trainings were funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and made possible through the cooperation of the PA Association of Conservation Districts and Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts.
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Save the Date: 102-105 Annual Meeting October 2014
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 The 2014 Annual 102-105 Training will take place October 28-30 at the Ramada in State College, PA. Please hold these dates on your calendars. More information regarding scheduled workshops and speakers will be forthcoming. We will soon issue a survey to get your input regarding the 2014 meeting. Please complete it when you receive so we can continue planning. Please direct any questions to Brandi Hunter-Davenport at brandi-davenport@pacd.org or 717-238-7223.
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 NACD is looking for your feedback regarding publications such as The Resource magazine and the monthly "Did You Know?" emails, and communications tools such as Action Alerts and social media.
Please fill out the Google survey to let NACD know your thoughts. By including your name and email address, you will be eligible to win one of four $50 gift certificates for printed education materials from the NACD Marketplace!
All survey responses are due by May 6. Participants do not need a Google account to participate.
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 The spring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
This free and anonymous service program allows for the collection (and proper disposal) of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
The last National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was November 3, 2013. More than 647,000 pounds, 324 tons of prescription medications was collected in total with all 50 states participating.
Collection will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26. A complete list of collection sites is available at the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration website.
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Arbor Day
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Trees provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preserve soil and supply wildlife habitats. To recognize their contribution to the environment, Arbor Day was established in 1874, noting the importance and necessity of trees. The designation is typically observed the last Friday in April, which is when Pennsylvania will observe. However, other states observe Arbor Day during their tree planting season. If any of your districts are participating in Arbor Day events, please send a photo and caption to brandi-davenport@pacd.org. For more information about Arbor Day, click here.
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NACD Stewardship Week
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 "Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil" is the theme of this year's National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) poster contest and week-long stewardship observance. This annual designation has been set for April 27 through May 4, 2104. NACD's annual poster contest gives children, grades kindergarten through 12th, an opportunity to provide a visual illustration of their understanding of watersheds. For more information, visit www.nacdnet.org/stewardship.
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