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VENANGO CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Committed to quality and sustainable natural resource management
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 NEWS

Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens
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February 12, 2025 - Grant Awarded for East Branch Sugar Creek Protection Project
We received an $18,096 Growing Greener grant from DEP to implement streambank stabilization and fish habitat improvements.
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​February 3, 2025 - Seedling Sale Now Open!
We are accepting orders for our 2025 Seedling Sale! Orders are due to our office by Friday, March 21, 2025.
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December 13, 2024 - Envirothon Registration Now Open
Venango County students in grades 9-12 are eligible to compete in the annual Envirothon held at Two Mile Run County Park on April 25, 2025. Registration due February 28, 2025.
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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. 
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Obituary for Lance Bowes | Gordon B Garrett Funeral Home Inc.
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UPCOMING EVENTS


​Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Board of Directors Meeting
The Venango Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 7:00pm on May 8, 2025 at our office and will be streamed virtually via Microsoft Teams. Contact us for any questions or to confirm your attendance.
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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.
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Agriculture

We provide technical assistance to farmers regarding manure management, nutrient management, best management practices, and more.
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Water Obstructions & Encroachments

Many activities that change, expand, or diminish the course, current, or cross section of a watercourse, floodway, or waterbody require permits.
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Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Roads

Municipalities have an opportunity to receive grant funding through the Conservation District for road maintenance activities.
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Watershed Management

What is a watershed? Why protect streams? How can we preserve water resources? See what technical assistance we can offer you.
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Erosion & Sediment Control

Do you need an Erosion & Sediment (E&S) control plan or a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for your project?
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Environmental Education

In addition to hosting the annual Venango County Envirothon competition, we also offer public education programs and school field trips.
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Right to Know

The 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.
Right to Know Request Form
​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
[email protected]

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​Venango Conservation District
4871 US 322 | Franklin, PA 16323
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Annual Report
    • Partners
    • Office Sales
  • Programs
    • Agriculture
    • Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Roads
    • Erosion & Sediment Control
    • Water Obstructions & Encroachments
    • Watershed Conservation >
      • Watershed Planning
      • Watershed Projects
      • Invasive Species
    • Environmental Education >
      • Envirothon
      • Trout in the Classroom
      • Stream Investigation Program
    • Vector-Borne Disease Control Program
  • News & Events
    • Recent News
    • Newsletter
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us