Established in 1961, the Venango Conservation District is one of 66 conservation districts in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to serve Venango County by promoting the wise use, enhancement, and understanding of natural resources and improve the environmental quality for the citizens of the county and state.
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RECENT NEWSApril 20, 2024 - Dozens of area students learn about nature at Venango Envirothon, by Helen Fielding The Derrick and The News-Herald
Click here to read the story April 17, 2024 - USDA Seeking Disaster Recovery Needs in Western Pennsylvania - NRCS is conducting a survey in Western PA counties to determine if the impacts of flooding from the April 2024 rainfall events have caused a watershed impairment and has left property owners at risk. Click here to complete the survey Click here for more information March 20, 2024 - 2023 Annual Report Released Click here for more information February 27, 2024 - Invasive Species Awareness Week - What you can do to stop the spread Click here to read the story We are very deeply saddened that our District Manager, LANCE BOWES, has passed away. Lance will be very, very missed by all of us at the Venango Conservation District. Obituary for Lance Bowes | Gordon B Garrett Funeral Home Inc. |
UPCOMING EVENTSFriday, April 26, 2024 - Venango County Farm Tour
Join the Venango Conservation District and local farm agencies on a FREE bus tour as we visit 3 beef farms in Venango County! Click here for more information Friday, May 10, 2024 - Stream Investigation: Create Your Own Leaf Pack Experiment! We are hosting a family-friendly stream investigation event at Two Mile Run County Park (Pioneer Flats) on May 10th from 5:30-7:00pm to provide a fun and educational afternoon learning about aquatic stream species and their role in determining ecosystem health. Click here for more information Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Watershed Education Teacher Workshop Join DCNR, Drake Well Museum, and the Venango Conservation District to learn how to incorporate DCNR's award-winning watershed education curriculum in your classroom. Click here for more information |
District Programs
Any individual or group may request assistance whether they are a land owner or operator, public or private, urban or rural. Click on the links below to learn more about each program.
AgricultureWe provide technical assistance to farmers regarding manure management, nutrient management, best management practices, and more.
Dam Safety & Waterway ManagementMany activities that change, expand, or diminish the course, current, or cross section of a watercourse, floodway, or waterbody require permits.
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Right to KnowThe Venango Conservation District establishes the procedures for meeting its obligations under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, which was revised in 2008. It applies to all requests for “public records.” The district recognizes the value of making information available to the public, and is committed to continually improving public access to public information and fostering public participation in the decision-making process. View our Right to Know policy here.
All requests should be made by filling out the Right To Know request form below, and directed to our Open Records Officer. |
Open Records Officer
All requests for public records are administered by the Open Records Officer and should be directed either by mail, email, fax, or in-person at the following address: Lisette C Lane | District Manager Venango Conservation District 4871 US 322, Franklin, PA 16323 814-676-2927 fax llane.vcd@outlook.com |