WASHINGTON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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What you can do

Vegetated Streamside Buffers

Did you know there are easy steps you can take to make a difference in your community?
Every day, the state’s sixty-six conservation districts work to prevent pollution in Pennsylvania. But we can’t do this alone. We need your help. Conservation can start in your yard!

By taking a few simple steps, we can all make a difference:
• Don’t mow to the edge of a stream or lake.
• Plant a “buffer” zone of plants, trees, or shrubs next to waterways.
• Don’t dump yard waste near a stream.
These simple actions will help to:
• Stop pollution from entering streams and lakes.
• Absorb rain to control flooding.
• Prevent erosion.

Together, we can conserve our resources. Remember, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our commonwealth. Click HERE to view a video about streamside buffers!

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Meetings

The Washington County Conservation District holds a district meeting on the second Tuesday of every month. All citizens from Washington County are welcome to attend these meetings. During the year from September - March district meetings begin at 10am, and from April - August meetings will be held at 9am at the Washington County Conservation District Office. The September meeting will not be held at the Conservation District, and the location each year is to be determined.