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.
|
|
|
RECENT NEWS2025 Annual Seedling Sale - NOW UNDERWAY
Click here for order form 2026-2027 DGLVR Grant Round Open! The 2026-2027 DGLVR Program will be accepting applications through June 5, 2026. Click here for more information. Updated VCD Fee Schedule - The Venango Conservation District has updated our E&S Application form and district fee schedule. That form is found on our Erosion and Sediment Control web page.e_s_service_application___fee_schedule_-_fill_in_form.pdf Conservation on your Farm WORKSHOP hosted by Warren County Conservation District - January 28th, 2026, from 9am-3pm workshop_flyer.pdf Venango Conservation District Awards Funding to Municipalities for Road Improvements Click here for resources Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens Click here for resources |
UPCOMING EVENTSThursday, February 12 2026 - Board of Directors Meeting
The Venango Conservation District Board of Directors will meet for the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00pm. Click here for virtual meeting link | Click here for agenda 🌱 Congratulations to our VCD Chairman on Receiving the No‑Till Pioneer Award!
The Venango Conservation District is proud to recognize and congratulate our Board Member and Chairman on receiving the No‑Till Pioneer Award at this year’s Southwest PA Soil Health Conference. This honor reflects not only his leadership within our district, but also his long‑standing commitment to soil health, conservation, and innovative agricultural stewardship across our region.
We are deeply grateful for his passion, commitment, and vision. Please join us in celebrating this well‑deserved recognition and in thanking him for all he continues to do for soil health and conservation in Venango County and beyond. |
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.
|
|
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] |
