Conservation District Week News Today

BELLEFONTE — The Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 28 to May 4, 2024 as “Conservation District Week” in Centre County to celebrate the hard work

We all know the importance of clean water and healthy soil to keep our families fed. Did you know that your local county conservation district is working in your community

Pennsylvania is a national leader in sustainable practices, and our agriculture industry demonstrates that daily in our dedication to the environment.

In Lancaster County, these conservation efforts range from tree sapling sales, to educational outreach, stream restoration, and more.

CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com BELLEFONTE — The 16-member Solid Waste Advisory Committee was appointed during Tuesday’s Centre County commissioners’ meeting. Joanne Shafer, deputy executive director and recycling coordinator of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, spoke during the meeting, which was held via Zoom. “It is an open-ended commitment,” Shafer explained. “Our hope would be to follow through at least until a new contract is executed. At that point, the ...

LOCK HAVEN — In observance of Earth Day and Conservation District Week, the Clinton County Conservation District dropped off 200 pine trees at Murray Motors,