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 NEWSMarch 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 January 31, 2024 - New Fertilizer Law Adopted - In July 2022, Pennsylvania adopted a new fertilizer law designed to minimize the movement of nutrients into our waterways. Click here for more information 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 19, 2024 - Venango County Envirothon
Students from 4 schools throughout the county will compete in 5 natural resource topics: wildlife, forestry, aquatic ecology, soils & land use, and a current environmental issue. Click here for more information Friday, 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! More information coming soon |
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 |