Farmers and Landowners

Erie County Conservation District
~Promoting wise land use throughout Erie County~

~promoting wise land use throughout Erie County~

Land Resources

Erie County Conservation District is dedicated to helping farmers and landowners in preserving our natural resources for future generations in Erie County.

ECCD agriculture activities include:

* Information and education outreach
* Nutrient Management Plan development and review
* Complaint response and investigation
* Best management practices planning and implementation
* Compliance assistance
* Farmland Preservation

2011 Growing Greener Grant Awarded to ECCD

The 2011 Growing Greener Grant, funded by the Department of Environmental Protection, was recently awarded to the Erie County Conservation District. The focus of the grant is to reduce agricultural non-point source pollution throughout Erie County, specifically the south branch of French Creek and LeBoeuf Creek subwatersheds. Funding and project work is expected to begin in the summer of 2011. This project will be in partnership with the Waterford Field office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Below is a list of helpful links for farmers and landowners alike:

Backyard Conservation Tips: A great source of information for all landowners who wish to practice backyard conservation!

Rain Gardens: This website describes the benefits of a rain garden and walks the reader through the steps to build and maintain one.

Organic Gardening: Interested in growing your plants organically? This is the place to find tips on compost, worm bins and gardening for wildlife.

Preventing Runoff: Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) tips on preventing non point pollution from entering bodies of water.

Back Yard Water Feature: Have a stream or pond in your backyard? Here are some tips to keep your water feature clean, healthy and natural.

Septic Systems: A place to find tips to lower the chances of septic system failure, maintenance tips, and a list of don'ts.

Septic System Downloads: A site to find links to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) website, manuals, and more informational when caring for your septic system.

Master Well Owner Network: At this site, volunteers promote the proper construction and maintenance of private water systems.

Tips to Save Energy and Money: Find summer and winter time tips for energy conservation plus cool summer time recipes.

Department of Energy: Everything from energy tips to building an energy efficent home.

Farmer and Landowner Best Managment Practices

Best Management Practices are current recommended practices for managing an area or resource. If you feel that your property could use some helpful tips for restoration or you would like to particapate in agriculture best management practices, fill out this form and ECCD will contact you as soon as possible.

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