Lauren Anderson, Resource Technician (Above Left)
As a recent graduate from the Pennsylvania State University, Lauren Anderson is the newest member at the Lawrence County Conservation District. As our Resource Technician, Lauren is able to provide you with information and services concerning our local watersheds and agricultural conservation. Her educational training in the Earth Sciences has helped to pad her technical knowledge in order to best serve our local community. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning your local agricultural conservation or watersheds, do not hesitate to contact Lauren at landerson@lawrencecd.org.
Becca Naber, District Technician (Above Center)
The District Technician is responsible for the administration of the District’s PA Code Title 25 Chapter 102 Program as delegated from the Department of Environmental Protection. Duties range from technical assistance to applicants, to permitting, compliance inspection and enforcement of the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Regulations in Lawrence County. The program includes NPDES permitting for storm water discharges associated with construction activities, compliant inspection, and assistance to the Department of Environmental Protection. In addition to regulatory programs, the Technician provides assistance and project management for the Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance of Dirt and Gravel Roads Program jointly delegated to the District through both the State Conservation Commission and Penn State’s Center for Dirt and Gravel Roads. The Dirt and Gravel Road program provides funding and technical assistance to the County’s municipalities. An emphasis is placed on sustainable management of the road surface, road runoff and drainage outlets. Lastly, the Technician provides educational assistance to other County and Federal cooperating agencies, school students and the regulated community. You can email Becca at bnaber@lawrencecd.org
Jo Ann McCready, District Manager (Above Right)
Jo Ann began working for the Lawrence County Conservation District in 1990 as an Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Technician and was promoted to District Manager in 1991. Jo Ann oversees the daily operations of the District and supervises the staff. She develops the budget and works with the Board of Directors to develop and carry out the District’s Annual, Strategic, and Long Range Plans. Jo Ann works with local, state, and federal legislators on issues relating to natural resources and has developed positive working relationships with them and their staffs. She is in constant contact with other local, state, and federal natural resource agencies and keeps up to date on their activities in Lawrence County. Jo Ann serves on the legislative committee for the PA Association of Conservation Districts, is the treasurer for and active with the Penn Soil RC&D Council and PA Association of RC&D Councils. She has served with several watershed, source water, abandoned mine reclamation, education, revitalization, and trail organizations. Jo Ann is deeply involved in environmental education and is responsible for the concept and development of the West Park Nature Center. You can contact Jo Ann at jmccready@lawrencecd.org