York County Conservation District
Government AdministrationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The York County Conservation District is a county government office focused on assisting residents with natural resource and environmental concerns. It originated in 1938 when 554 farmers petitioned for help protecting York County’s natural resources, and today its work extends to all county residents in addition to farmers. The district promotes the maintenance, improvement and wise use of land, water, soil and related resources within the county. It carries out its mission through educational programs and by administering laws and regulations on behalf of state agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the State Conservation Commission. It operates as a public government body within the government administration sector, serving the local community's resource management needs. The district is located in York, Pennsylvania, at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 101, York, PA 17402, where it coordinates education and regulatory support related to land, water and soil resources.