Serving Our County, Conserving Our Resources, Preserving Our Environment.
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the York County Conservation District has implemented our Continuity of Operations Plan. Please check our website daily for any updates.
The Conservation Board made this decision to protect the safety of the public as well as district staff, as the numbers of coronavirus cases in York County continue to increase.
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We are still open for business: answering phones and emails, receiving plans and processing permits, but to protect the health and safety of our staff we are operating under a Partial Closure status. Our office building at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road is closed to the public until further notice.
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You may continue to submit plans Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. You must call the security guard phone number posted on the front door at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road before placing your submittal in the plastic bin located at the front door at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road.
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Plans will continue to be reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis however the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has suspended the timeframes for providing permit decisions established in the Policy for Implementing the Department of Environmental Protection Permit Review Process and Permit Decision Guarantee. Please note applicants may experience delays in receiving permit decisions.
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Staff who are working remotely will have access to email. When calling in please leave your name, email address, and a brief message with the receptionist and she will forward an email to the intended staff person. The staff person will contact you by email.
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Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans will be reviewed according to the delegated time frames and procedures established by the State Conservation Commission. Final approvals will be completed by the District Board as delegated.
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The District Ag staff will continue to assist agricultural cooperators with the development and implementation of plans and Best Management Practices. Cooperators will be contacted by staff before any on farm visits are conducted and all staff will follow social distancing protocols.
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Group meetings and trainings have been postponed.
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Effective May 1st, District staff will resume investigating new complaints and performing site visits while practicing social distancing
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DEP will continue to respond in the field to environmental emergencies referred by Conservation Districts that present an immediate threat to public health and safety. Environmental emergencies and complaints during the duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency can be reported to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 1-800-541-2050.
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Earthmoving activities related to emergency repairs authorized under the Governor’s Executive Order must meet all the regulatory requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102, and Chapter 105. Questions regarding emergency authorizations should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Thank You for your patience during this difficult time and stay healthy!
The York County Conservation District is the county government office devoted to assisting residents with their natural resource and environmental concerns.
The District was founded in 1938 when 554 farmers signed a petition requesting assistance for protecting the natural resources of York County. Today, we not only assist farmers, but also all county residents, by promoting the maintenance, improvement and wise use of land, water, soil and other related natural resources within the County. We accomplish this mission through educational programs and the administration of laws and regulations for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the State Conservation Commission.
