Crawford County RC&D Member Needed

Looking to encourage local economic growth while being conservation minded?   You may be interested in the Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council (Penn Soil RC&D).  Penn Soil RC&D Council is a 501-c-3 Not-for-Profit Corporation.  The mission of this organization is to provide the local leadership necessary to develop and implement a plan that.. read more →

Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship 2022 Winner is Announced

The Crawford County Conservation District announces Meadville resident Stephanie Polach as the 2022 “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” recipient.  Ms. Polach is a student at Edinboro University majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Geology and GIS. This $500.00 Scholarship is given in honor of former Meadville resident Patty Runnels and funded by her.. read more →

Crawford County Envirothon Results are in!

“The Dream Team” Envirothon team from CASH (Conneaut Area Senior High) took First Place at the Crawford County Envirothon on April 27 at the Crawford County Conservation District. Members of The Dream Team are:  Collin Hearn, Maggie Battles, Julianna Jacobs, Maria Poff and Nathaniel Turner (left to right in photo). They will represent Crawford County.. read more →

Envirothon to be held April 27th at Stainbrook Park

The Crawford County Conservation District will host the Annual Crawford County Envirothon on April 27, 2022 from 8:00 am to 2: 00 pm in Stainbrook Park.  The day will feature a knowledge competition in 5 areas (Soils, Wildlife, Forestry, Aquatics and a Current Issue) for participating Crawford County Schools. Stainbrook Park will be closed to.. read more →

Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship Applications Available

The Crawford County Conservation District will award the “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” on behalf of Mrs. Runnels’ family to a Crawford County student who is pursuing a college degree in a science discipline. This $500.00 Scholarship is given in honor of former Meadville resident Patty Runnels and funded by her family.  Patty was.. read more →

Technician’s Assistant Wanted Apply by April 29

The Crawford County Conservation District is seeking a short-term Technician’s Assistant to aid in completing duties associated with the Erosion and Sediment Control and Dam Safety and Waterway Management Programs.  The position will require administrative, clerical and technical duties.  The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrate.. read more →

Soil Health Meeting March 23, 2022

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service along with the Crawford County Conservation District will host a Soil Health Meeting on March 23, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Dutch Treat in Spartansburg PA.  Call 814-763-5269 to register read more →

Thank you for attending our Annual Meeting

The Crawford County Conservation District hosted its Annual Meeting virtually on February 24, 2022 at noon. 2022 Annual Dinner Program Awards Outstanding Conservation Educators of 2021 Outstanding Conservation Farmer of 2021 Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road Projects for 2021 Thank you to Gary Gilmore for inspiring us to learn more about Biochar   Biochar Use.. read more →

2021 Highlights Page

The Crawford County Conservation District recently unveiled its “2021 Highlights Page” showcasing environmental projects in the county. With the help of the PA Association of Conservation Districts or PACD, Districts across Pennsylvania created a slideshow highlighting of all the conservation work completed in 2021 2021 CD Highlights Page – Crawford County read more →

District Partners with Stroud Water Research Center; Receives NFWF Grant

Press Release   Promoting Soil Health and Riparian Buffers to Support Aquatic Diversity in Northwest Pennsylvania (PA) Grantee: Stroud Water Research Center Grant Amount: ……………………………….. $191,158 Matching Funds: ……………………………… $218,347 Total Project Amount: …………………………. $409,505 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program Restore stream health by addressing excessive sedimentation in the French.. read more →