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Cambria County > Conservation District

CCCD is legal subdivision of state government authorized under the Pennsylvania Conservation District Law Act 217 of 1945, and created by the Cambria County Commissioners on March 23, 1950. It educates and assist the public through programs, projects in the stewardship of natural resources to sustain and enhance quality of life.

Robert W. Piper, Jr. District Manager

Address

401 Candlelight Drive

Suite 221

Ebensburg, PA 15943

Phone (814) 472-2120

Fax Number 472-0686

Responsibilities of the Conservation District

Environmental Education
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review, Complaints, and Inspections
National Pollution Discharges Elimination System Permitting
Stream Encroachments General Permits and Complaint Handling
Chesapeake Bay Fund Allocation and Farmer Assistance Program
Dirt and Gravel Roads Program for Municipalities
Nutrient Management Planning and Permitting for Farmers
County Farmland Preservation Program
No-Till Drill Rental Program
County Watershed Stormwater Management Planning for Municipalities (ACT 167)
PA Tree Farm Program for Woodlot Owners

To learn more about any of our programs, click on the programs menu to the left side of your screen to read descriptions of what each program entails or to find who you can contact with your questions.

Services Provided by the Conservation District

The District provides expertise in soil erosion control, woodlot management, wetlands protection, and abandoned mine reclamation for landowners and homeowners
The District provides assistance to farmers in managing soil, nutrient, and farmland resources.
The District reviews plans for municipalities that are designed to manage and control soil erosion, land use, stormwater management, farmland preservation, and wetlands protection.
The District offers unique environmental education programs such as the Envirothon, poster contest, outdoor education activities, outdoor classroom development, and nature presentations to assist educators.
The Disaster's edge Environmental Center is managed by the district. It is located at 1889 Park in St. Michael.
The District provides seminars and workshops on topics related to local, state and federal laws and regulations for professionals such as engineers, contractors and foresters.
The District acts as a clearinghouse for natural resource information, community conservation concerns, and local environmental leadership efforts for everyone.