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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Course and Exam
August 27-28, 2014
Holiday Inn, Williamsport, PA
PACD South East Region Meeting
October 2, 2014
Franconia Heritage, Telford, PA
Conservation District Watershed Specialist Meeting
October 9-10, 2014
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PA
PACD North East Region Meeting
October 17, 2014
DEP Northeast Regional Office, Wilkes-Barre, PA
PACD North Central Region Meeting
October 21, 2014
Clinton County Conservation District, Mill Hall, PA
PACD North West Region Meeting
October 22, 2014
Location: TBA (Erie County)
PACD South West Region Meeting
October 23, 2014
Beaver County Conservation District, Aliquippa, PA
PACD South Central Region Meeting
October 27, 2014
Cumberland County Conservation District, Carlisle, PA
Annual 102-105 Meeting
October 28-30, 2014
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PA
PACD/SCC Winter Meeting
February 9-10, 2015
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PAw
Chesapeake Bay Program Conservation District and PA Agency Staff Meeting
March 10, 2015 (snow date March 12)
Elaine Langone Center, 2nd Floor, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Agricultural Conservation Technical Training - Basic Level
March 30-April 3, 2015
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
Agricultural Conservation Technical Training - Level II
April 20-24, 2015
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
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PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference Buzzes with Activity
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 | | Representative Samuel H. Smith was honored during the Awards Luncheon on July 9. |
More than 180 conservation district directors, associate directors, staff and partners attended the PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference in Altoona. The conference took place July 9-10 and included committee meetings, Executive Council, educational sessions and the annual awards luncheon.
The Annual Awards Luncheon honored many for their contributions to conservation in Pennsylvania. Recipients included:
- Legislator Leadership Award: Representative Samuel H. Smith (Jefferson)
- President's Award: Robert E. Ritchey (Cambria)
- Ann Rudd Saxman Conservation District Director Excellence Award: Dr. Blair T. Carbaugh (Northumberland)
- Conservation District Employee Excellence Award: Jacqueline A. Ritko (Cambria)
- Conservation District Employee Service Recognition Awards:
- 40 Years of Service: Christine Cramer (Armstrong)
- 30 Years of Service: Robert W. Piper, Jr. (Cambria) and Kathleen Fritz (Westmoreland)
- PACD Auxiliary Scholarship: Clayton Good (Lycoming)
PACD would like to thank all of the conference sponsors:
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Click here to view photos from the conference. Stay tuned for videos from the educational sessions recorded by Allegheny County Conservation District.
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Districts Reach over 3,500 through NPS Mini-grant Program
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The 2013-2014 round of Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Prevention Educational Mini-Grant Program for Conservation Districts concluded in May. Here are some of the outcomes:
- Projects Conducted: 22
- People reached in target audiences: 3,590
- Workshops/educational meetings held: 38
- Field days/tours conducted: 108
"Hundreds of Pennsylvanians have committed to adopt agricultural best management practices, install stormwater best management practices or implement erosion and sedimentation controls as a result of these projects. It's amazing that conservation districts make a difference in their communities with $2,000 or less!" said Shannon Wehinger, PACD Director of Communications.
 | | This map shows the locations of the 22 projects which took place during the 2013-14 NPS Mini-Grant round. |
Click here to view a list of projects along with a map. Click here to view photos from the projects.
 The projects were funded by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Review and Exam
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Rick Celender (left) and Warren Cohn instruct the CPESC Training and Review Course in Pittsburgh. Photo taken by Terry Fisher.
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The Certified Profession in Erosion and Sedimentation Control (CPESC) Review Course and Exam, which took place in Pittsburgh on June 25 and 26, was a huge success. Because class size is limited, a number of people had to be turned away. However, there is still time to register for a second training and exam scheduled for August 27 and 28 in Williamsport, PA.
A CPESC is a specialist who has met established standards of expertise, experience and knowledge in E&S control. The CPESC Certification provides public evidence of their professional qualifications and is for individuals involved in the following E&S activities:
- Development and review of permits
- Design and review of E&S control and drainage plans
- Installation and inspection of E&S control practices
- Related activities (such as assisting regulators, authoring handbooks and educating the public).
The training and review on Day 1 is open to anyone interested in learning more about erosion and sedimentation control. A separate application for certification to EnviroCert International, Inc. and a letter of eligibility is required to sit for the exam on Day 2. Go to www.cpesc.org for certification requirements.
For more information on the CPESC - Williamsport Training event, go to the Event tab at www.pacd.org for registration details or contact Terry Fisher at terry-fisher@pacd.org or call 717-238-7223.
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Free Conference: Convergence at the Confluence
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 The 3 Rivers QUEST program will be hosting a one-day water quality monitoring conference titled, "Convergence at the Confluence: Citizens and Scientists Making a Difference in the Upper Ohio Basin." The event will be FREE to attend and will feature presentations from water quality experts involved with the 3RQ program, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities.
The event will take place at Duquesne University's Power Center in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, August 11, 2014. Click here to register.
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Cornell Offers Soil Health Workshop
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Cornell University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences invites conservation districts to its Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Ithaca, N.Y. August 12-15, 2014. Focused on measuring and improving soil health through holistic, adaptive, and data-driven soil management, the workshop will include a mix of classroom training, hands-on field and laboratory experience. Participants will learn about soil health principles, analysis, reporting, interpretation and management from a variety of experts.
For workshop details and to register, click here. Note, registration is limited and will be handled on a first come, first served basis. An early-bird discount is available until July 15, but some hotel blocks expire before this time. The registration deadline is July 30.
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July Observed as "Lake Awareness Month"
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 According to an official proclamation from Governor Corbett, Pennsylvania is home to more than 2,000 lakes, rivers and ponds. Not only do these waterways provide recreational value to residents and visitors alike, but they also provide economic resources to the state. With July designated as Lake Awareness Month, everyone is reminded to appreciate the state's vast waterways and work to conserve these treasured resources.
Please send any photos with captions from events your district may be hosting or participating in as a part of the monthly observance to Tracy-Raymond@pacd.org. To access the Governor's proclamation, click here.
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