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Invitation to Bid: McKee Run Bank Stabilization Project

McKee Run Bank Stabilization Project The Lawrence County Conservation District is inviting sealed bids for the McKee Run Bank Stabilization Project located in Taylor Township, Lawrence County, PA. The project will install up to 150 feet of riprap along the …

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Volunteers needed to assist with Nature Camp 2015

Are you looking to volunteer this summer? Do you love the outdoors? Do you love teaching children? If so, come volunteer for the Lawrence County Conservation District’s Nature Camp in August. See the attached document for additional information and an …

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2015 Summer Nature Camp

The Lawrence County Conservation District is excited to announce that we will be hosting our second annual nature camp program for students between the ages of 9 – 11 years. The camp, held in Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA, will …

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LCCD HOSTS LOCAL FFA DEMONSTRATION TEAMS

Lawrence County FFA Teams take top places at State Competition The Lawrence County Conservation District recently hosted a practice session for the county’s high school demonstration teams at their annual luncheon. The three teams competed at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show …

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LCCD HONORS CITY OF NEW CASTLE WITH URBAN CONSERVATION AWARD

City of New Castle Awarded Lawrence County Conservation District’s Urban Conservation Award The Lawrence County Conservation District awarded the City of New Castle with an Urban Conservation Award at its annual luncheon on January 7, 2015.   The Award recognizes the …

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“Farmers encouraged to apply for farm conservation tax credits”

Harrisburg – Pennsylvania farmers can improve their management practices and conservation equipment and landowners can restore their waterways with $5 million in tax credits still available through the Resource Enhancement and Protection, or REAP, program. REAP provides tax credits to …

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A recap of the Agricultural Field Day

On October 2, 2014, 80 local members of the agricultural community gathered at Kemland Farms in Volant, PA to learn about Soil Health. The event, coordinated by the Lawrence County Conservation District and Penn State Extension, focused on the importance …

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Agricultural Field Day

On October 2, 2014, the Lawrence County Conservation District will partner with Gary and Jeff McConnell and Penn State Extension to host an Agricultural Field Day at Kemland Farms in Volant, PA. If you are interested in attending, please see …

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Children’s Summer Nature Camp

The Lawrence County Conservation District is hosting our first Summer Nature Camp for students either entering or graduating the fourth grade. The camp will be held August 4th – August 8th in Ewing Park, Ellwood City. For more information, view …

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