FCCD Board Announces Ernie Tarner Memorial Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fund
November 8, 2021 – The Franklin County Conservation District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the renaming of our annual golf tournament and scholarship fund.
In the spring of 2022, we will be holding the newly renamed “Ernie Tarner Memorial Golf Tournament” with proceeds benefitting the “Ernie Tarner Memorial Scholarship Fund.”
Ernie served as the Franklin County Conservation District Manager for 30 years. Known as a people person, Ernie loved assisting constituents in solving stormwater and erosion problems. His promotion of conservation helped make Franklin County a better place to live.
We are pleased to memorialize these events and to continue Ernie’s legacy in this way for years to come.
Ernest Tarner, Jr. (1947 – 2021) Former FCCD Manager
2021 Conservation Farmer of the Year:
Lesher’s Poultry Farm, Inc.
Click HERE for photos
Applications from Franklin County farmers are being accepted for:
Conservation Excellence Grant (CEG) (Round 2) – Click HERE for more information
Streamside Grass Buffer Program (brand new program for 2021) – Click HERE for more information
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY QUARANTINE AREA INCLUDES FRANKLIN COUNTY
To report a sighting, please call 1-888-422-3359 or use the reporting tool found at: https://extension.psu.edu/have-you-seen-a-spotted-lanternfly.
BUSINESSES (includes farming) that operate in or travel through quarantined counties are required to obtain a Spotted Lanternfly permit.
Click HERE for permit training.
Click HERE for more information on the permit.
HOMEOWNERS and FARMERS with questions about treatment are encouraged to contact the Franklin County Penn State Extension office (717-263-9226) to learn about management, including approved sprays. You may also call visit: www.extension.psu.edu
Pennsylvanians who live inside the quarantine zone should also review and sign the Compliance Checklist for residents. Click HERE.
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Franklin County Conservation District Board Meeting
Monthly Directors Meeting
Mon, Nov 8, 2021 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (EST)
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What Does The Conservation District Do?
Implements soil and water conservation programs with various funding sources and partnerships. Duties include: Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Nutrient Management/Act 38, Chesapeake Bay, Watershed, and Environmental Education. The Conservation District also conducts annual events such as the Envirothon (state and county), Eco-Days, tree seedling sales, school presentations, and many other activities.
Watch a short video about Conservation Districts.
TO REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES AFTER HOURS:
Please call DEP at 800-541-2050