NEXT BOARD MEETING - October 9, 2024. This is a special meeting concurrent with the 2024 BCCD Banquet at the American Legion Post. Meeting at 6 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM.
CLICK HERE FOR A SHORTCUT TO THE COMPLETED COUNTY ACTION PLAN PROJECTS
Conserving Resources for Future Generations
DGLVR Program Pipe outlet - Maple Run Road - Maple Run Watershed - Woodbury Township
Loysburg Gap - Yellow Creek Watershed - Hopewell Township
Riparian Planting at Stream Habitat Project - Potter Creek Watershed - Bloomfield Township
BCCD Staff at No-Till/Soil Health Field Day - Beaver Creek Watershed - South Woodbury Township
Bobs Creek Headwaters - State Gamelands 26 -Bobs Creek Watershed - Pavia Township
Riparian buffer live-stake planting with WPC - Buffalo Run Watershed - Harrison Township
License plates on old barn - Town Creek Watershed - Southampton Township
Clearville Recycling Center - Shaffer Creek Watershed - Monroe Township
BCCD No-Till Rental Equipment - Shaffer Creek Watershed - Monroe Township
View toward Snake Spring Mountain - Beaver Creek Watershed - South Woodbury Township
Welcome to the Bedford County Conservation District website.
Please note our new telephone number - 814-623-8099.
Equipment Rental Program
BCCD has managed a no-till equipment rental program for nearly 40 years. Since that first no-till corn planter in 1984, the program has expanded to currently include no-till drills of various configurations, 4-row and 6-row no-till corn planters, and lime spreaders.
News and General Information
CD Board meetings
Event announcements
Newsletter - Annual Report
Website updates
Scholarship Information
Download Page
One-stop-spot for downloading fact sheets, forms and other documents relating to all Conservation District programs including Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Roads, Equipment Rental and Recycling.
Agriculture Regulations and Compliance Guidance
Here you can find information about nutrient management and manure management regulations and planning, no-till and cover crop planting assistance, CAFO's and CAO's, the Farmland Preservation Program, and Conservation Planning.
Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control
The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Technician reviews plans, conducts inspections, responds to complaints and works with the Department of Environmental Protection to help the regulated community meet their obligations to clean water in our streams.
Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Program
The Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Road Program provides technical and financial assistance to municipalities and other owners of public roads to implement best practices targeted at reducing pollution, primarily sediment, to road-adjacent waterways
Recycling
The South Central Counties Solid Waste Authority and the Conservation District each provide recycling programs for residents to divert household recyclables from the landfill waste stream. Learn about recycling opportunities by clicking here.
Environmental Education
Each year, Bedford County Envirothons are offered for students in elementary, junior high and senior high. Educational programs for classrooms, field day events on farms, and more, involve the entire staff in public education.
Watersheds
Conservation District watershed management staff work with agency partners and non-profits and others to monitor stream health, to implement projects that enhance in-stream habitat and stabilize eroding streambanks, and to improve riparian zone function.
Tree Seedling Sale
Bedford County Conservation District will NOT have a tree and shrub seedling sale in 2024. Please check back in early 2025.
Ag BMP Financial Assistance
Find information on cost-share grant programs from the DEP, the PDA, USDA, and others as well as tax rebate programs such as REAP.
Bedford County Action Plan
A locally driven initiative using best management practices to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution impacting Bedford County waterways.
Bedford County Conservation District
702 West Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522-6580
Phone: (814) 623-8099
Fax: (814) 610-1682
bccd@bedfordcounty conservation.com
702 West Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522-6580
Phone: (814) 623-8099
Fax: (814) 610-1682
bccd@bedfordcounty conservation.com