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Dirt and Gravel Roads - The project's objective is to correct dust and sediment problems connected with unpaved (dirt & gravel) road systems in a manner which is sensitive to environmental conditions of the living plants, animals, waterways, aesthetics and culture of the area... more info

Chesapeake Bay Program - This program aids farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed drainage area with nutrient management planning and best management practice (BMP) design and implementation. The program is designed to give technical and financial assistance to farmers with nutrient and erosion control problems on their farms. The ultimate goal of the bay program is to improve water quality locally and in the Chesapeake Bay... more info

Nutrient Management Program ( Act 6 ) - The nutrient management act (Act 6) is a state law that passed in 1993.  The regulations became effective in October 1997.  The nutrient management act is the first law in Pennsylvania that requires regulatory oversight of nutrient plans on certain farms... more info

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) Habitat Stewardship Program - The conservation district has entered into an agreement with CBF and DU to establish a public-private relationship to assist in the restoration of forested riparian buffers and wetlands along streams in Clearfield County. This program provides strong incentives for landowners to fence cattle out of the stream and create wooded stream buffers... more info

Project Grass - Rotational Grazing Program - Project Grass is a cooperative effort by farmers and conservation districts with assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve agricultural productivity in Pennsylvania by promoting rotational grazing... more info