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 NEWSAugust 19, 2024 - Grant Round Open for Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Road Projects in Venango County
The Venango Conservation District is currently accepting applications from eligible municipalities through October 11, 2024. Click here for more information | Click here to apply July/August, 2024 - Allegheny Valley Conservancy - A Land Trust at Work, by Marilyn Black, featured in PA Angler & Boater Magazine Click here to read the story July 1, 2024 - Grant for Invasive Species Management Available The Venango Conservation District announces funding opportunity for landowners in Venango County to manage invasive species through new pilot program Click here to read the story | Click here to apply 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 EVENTSThursday, September 12, 2024 - ACAP Advisory Committee Meeting
The Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) advisory committee will meet at 6:00pm at our office and virtually via Zoom. Click here for Zoom Link | Click here for agenda Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Meeting The Venango Conservation District board of directors will meet at 7:00pm at our office and virtually via Zoom. Click here for Zoom Link| Click here for agenda Monday, September 30, 2024 - Venango County PRISM Grant Applications Due The Venango Conservation District announces funding opportunity for landowners in Venango County to manage invasive species through new pilot program Click here for more information Friday, October 11, 2024 - Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Grant Applications Due The Venango Conservation District is currently accepting DGLVR applications from eligible municipalities. Click here for more information | Click here to apply |
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.
Water Obstructions & EncroachmentsMany 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 [email protected] |
