Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.

Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. Conserving natural resources for our future.

Register for PACD Summer Committee MeetingsPACD will hold its summer committee meetings via videoconference in July prio...
06/19/2026

Register for PACD Summer Committee Meetings

PACD will hold its summer committee meetings via videoconference in July prior to the PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference. The meetings are open to conservation district directors, associate directors, staff, partner agency staff, and invited guests. Registration for each meeting is free and required. Please email the listed contact to request a registration link:

PACD Conservation Committee Videoconference
July 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

PACD District Employees Committee Videoconference
July 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

PACD Education & Outreach Committee Videoconference
July 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

PACD Legislative Committee Videoconference
July 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

PACD Ways & Means Committee Videoconference
July 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

PACD Operations Committee Videoconference
July 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for a registration link.

2026-27 New Manager Training Set to Launch in AugustThe 2026-27 New Manager Training Program begins in August with a web...
06/18/2026

2026-27 New Manager Training Set to Launch in August

The 2026-27 New Manager Training Program begins in August with a webinar series on District Fundamentals, including topics such as the Conservation District Law and other laws, board relations, and district partnerships.

The series will run through October. All webinars are scheduled for Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., and links to session recordings will be posted. Visit Building for Tomorrow for a detailed agenda and registration link: https://ow.ly/plLG50Zbc3W

Financial and other support for the Building for Tomorrow Leadership Development Program is provided through a grant from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission. Guidance for the Program is provided through the Pennsylvania Conservation Partnership’s Leadership Development Committee.

What a great idea for district staff to learn about each other's programs!
06/18/2026

What a great idea for district staff to learn about each other's programs!

PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference Celebrates 80+ years of Pennsylvania ConservationRegistration for the 2026 PACD/SCC Joi...
06/16/2026

PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference Celebrates 80+ years of Pennsylvania Conservation

Registration for the 2026 PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference is underway! This year’s conference will bring PACD members and partners together at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA, Tuesday through Thursday, August 4-6. Tuesday will feature a tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building and a casual get-together hosted by the SCC’s own Justin Challenger. Many thanks to Justin for his generous hospitality!

Wednesday and Thursday feature the summer PACD Executive Council meeting, an agricultural tour, a meet-and-greet with the new SCC Executive Secretary, and special sessions with a focus on new and emerging technologies.

Click here for more information and to register: https://ow.ly/CLAE50Zbc28

On June 5, 2026, the Berks County Conservation District held their annual legislative breakfast. This year’s breakfast f...
06/15/2026

On June 5, 2026, the Berks County Conservation District held their annual legislative breakfast. This year’s breakfast featured a Dirt and Gravel Road Project in Ontelaunee Township.

There were over 40 people in attendance, including Senator Judy Schwank, Representative Jamie Barton, and Representative Jacklyn Rusnock. Staff from Representative David Maloney’s office, Berks County Commissioners Christian Leinbach and Dante Santoni, and Berks County Controller Joe Rudderrow were also in attendance. A variety of agencies were represented.

Westmoreland Conservation District's Turnback 250 event celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States. Approxima...
06/12/2026

Westmoreland Conservation District's Turnback 250 event celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States. Approximately 75 people attended this event, which highlighted how our natural resources were used by Native Americans and early European settlers.

Topics included hunting and trapping by Native Americans, learning to forage like a pioneer, gardening for food and dyes, and woodworking using our native tree species. The event also featured a visit by the WoodMobile, a traveling exhibit about Pennsylvania's forests and the hardwood industry.

Pike County Conservation District is proud to announce the completion of an Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program ...
06/11/2026

Pike County Conservation District is proud to announce the completion of an Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) project at Egypt Valley Farm in Tafton, PA.

With additional support from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the farm operator, the project added conservation practices that protect water quality, improve soil health, and support long-term farm sustainability along Egypt Creek.

The project is funded by the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program through the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission.

PACD is hiring 2 Ag Conservation Technicians for Engineering Assistance - one in Eastern PA and one in Western PA. Both ...
06/11/2026

PACD is hiring 2 Ag Conservation Technicians for Engineering Assistance - one in Eastern PA and one in Western PA. Both positions are 100% remote. Salary: $50-55,000/year plus benefits.
https://ow.ly/KkLr50ZaFE2

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) poster contest, open to students in grades K-12, offers young ...
06/10/2026

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) poster contest, open to students in grades K-12, offers young people an opportunity to express their views on natural resource issues through art. The NACD theme for 2026 is “Soil: Where it All Begins.”

The deadline to submit posters to PACD for the 2026 NACD Poster Contest state-level judging is June 30, 2026. More: https://ow.ly/1s8n50Z898m

- Highlighting PA conservation district employees who go above and beyond. Centre County Conservation District
06/09/2026

- Highlighting PA conservation district employees who go above and beyond. Centre County Conservation District

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