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 NEWSFebruary 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. Click here for more information 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. Click here for more information 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. 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, March 28, 2025 - Envirothon Training Day
Venango County high school students will travel to Two Mile Run County Park to receive instruction from our partners about the 5 learning stations in the Envirothon program. Click here for more information Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - Tap Talk: Waves Between Us Join the French Creek Valley Conservancy and Ian Smith - director of the Watersmith Guild and SurfSUP Adventures on April 9th at 6pm at Trails to Ales in Franklin, PA. Hear about his experiences last summer with youth on French Creek! Click here to register Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Board of Directors Meeting The Venango Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 7:00pm on April 10, 2025 at our office and will be streamed virtually via Microsoft Teams. Contact us for any questions or to confirm your attendance. Click here for virtual meeting link | Click here for agenda Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Backyard Conservation Workshop Join us at our office on April 26th from 9:00am to 1:30pm for our annual FREE Backyard Conservation Workshop! Visit our upcoming events page for more information and to register. Click here for more information |
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] |
