Serving Our County, Conserving Our Resources, Preserving Our Environment.

Important Update

“On December 14, 2018, the York County Conservation District Board of Directors approved a Fee for District Services increase to cover E&S program costs and in anticipation of hiring two additional E&S staff in 2019. The District Board of Directors also approved of assuming the Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) delegation agreement with the PA Department of Environmental Protection in mid to late 2019. The revised “YCCD Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control (E&SPC) Program Services Fee Schedule, Rules, & Guidelines” and “Application for District Services” will be effective January 1, 2019. “

Given the increasing plan review workload due to the booming economy and the increased field inspection workload due to record rainfalls this past year, the District staff respectfully requests that applicants and their plan preparers use restraint in calling and emailing the District to inquire about the status of their application(s). Please note that each phone call, voice mail, and email that we respond to is time and resources taken away from reviewing E&S plans and issuing NPDES permits. Thank you for your patience!”

Annual Seedling Sale

For over 40 years, the York County Conservation District has hosted an annual Tree Seedling Sale. Each year the District sells over 20,000 seedlings that are planted in York County and surrounding areas. The varieties available at the spring 2019 sale include native tree seedlings as well as fruit-bearing shrubs.

YCCD Position Statement – Proposed Stormwater Authority – 11/19/18

The York County Conservation District Board has not taken a position on the Stormwater Authority proposal, which is still a work in progress. However, we are actively participating in the discussion, and are involved to help represent the interests of the Ag community and all citizens of York County through the District Manager participating on the Steering Committee with District Board support and at the request of the County Commissioners.

Information on the Stormwater Authority proposal can be obtained by calling the York County Planning Commission at 771-9870 or sending an email to stormwaterauthority@ycpc.org. The Planning Commission’s website address is www.ycpc.org.

Free “Writing Your Own Manure Management Plan” Workshop

 All farms that generate or apply manure to fields must have a Manure Management Plan (MMP) to be in compliance with PA State Law.  This includes anyone who has horse or hobby farms.  Did you know that PA Department of Environmental Protection is doing compliance inspections in York County?  Are you prepared?  Don’t miss this free opportunity!

The York County Conservation District is offering a free “Writing Your Own Manure Management Plan” Workshop on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the York County Annex Building, 118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York, PA.  The goal of this workshop is for participants to complete their MMP in one day.  Attendees will receive a copy of the updated Manure Management Manual and the presentations will include best manure management practices and guide participants through a step by step process for developing their MMP.  Time will be allotted throughout the presentations for one-on-one assistance.  Light refreshments will be provided.  A lunch break will be on your own.  The event is free but registration is required by Friday, February 22, 2019. Register ASAP, to have ample time to gather necessary materials needed to complete your MMP. Please call 717-840-7430 to register.

Financial support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection through the Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant, the Clean Water Fund and the Chesapeake Bay Regulatory and Accountability Program (CBRAP).