A Guide to Conservation Groups In Centre County
Conservation Groups
Please contact mwheeler@co.centre.pa.us for corrections or changes.
Centre County Conservation District |
Centre County Planning and |
Introduction
"Man is part of nature and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself."
— Rachel Carson
Centre County, at 1,115 square miles, is the fifth largest county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The county, named because it is situated at the geographic center of the state, is divided into thirty-six municipalities that are grouped into seven planning districts. Environmental concerns in the county range from water quality to land use, from agriculture issues in the east to mining issues in the north. In addition, the environmental impact of the urbanization of the Centre region is a growing concern among our citizens.
There are a number of active conservation organizations in the County comprised of individuals who are dedicated to preserving and protecting our environment. This booklet is intended to serve as a guide to those groups. We have made every effort to include all organizations that are active in the county and we apologize for any omissions.
All of these groups welcome newcomers. Most of them provide volunteer opportunities for individuals of various ages. They all can use your support for their activities. We hope that through this publication you will find a group that interests you. Our goal is to create stewards of the earth in Centre County. We encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own actions and by doing so to serve as models for others.
Compiled in 2009 by:
- Ann Donovan , Watershed Specialist
Centre County Conservation District - Beth Rider, Environmental Planner
Centre County Planning and Community Development Office - Mary Wheeler, Secretary
Centre County Planning and Community Development Office
Maps created by:
- Centre County Planning and Community Development Office
Photo of Penns Valley looking east from Madisonburg towards Rebersburg provided by the Centre County Planning Office.
Centre County Public Lands Map
(Click on image for larger version.)
Agencies Serving You
| To report illegal Dumping Centre County Solid Waste Authority | 814-238-7005 |
| For information about recycling | 814-238-6649 or 800-605-6649 |
| To report water pollution Pa. Fish & Boat Commission | 814-359-5250 |
| Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Hotline | 800-541-2050 |
| To report toxic chemical and oil spills | 800-424-8802 |
| To report a forest fire | 814-234-0234 or 911 |
| Bureau of State Parks | 800-637-2757 |
| Bureau of Forestry | 814-643-2340 |
| Department of Environmental Protection Main Bureau of Mining and Reclamation (Moshannon) | 570-327-3636 814-342-8200 |
| Centre County Conservation District | 814-355-6817 |
| Centre County Planning Office | 814-355-6791 |
| Centre County Commissioners | 814-355-6700 |
| PA Game Commission (North Central Regional office) | 570-398-3423 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 814-234-4090 |
| USDA-Natural Resources Conserv. Serv. Clinton/Centre Counties office (Mill Hall) Cooperative Extension Service | 570-726-3196 814-355-2447 814-355-4897 |
| PA Fish & Boat Commission | 814-359-5100 |
Centre County Watershed Map
(Click on image for larger version.)
How to Contact your Lawmakers
[See also: Municipal Directory: State/Federal Offices]
Washington
U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey
511 Dirksen Senate Off. Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-6324
http://www.casey.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
711 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-4254
e-mail: arlen_specter@specter.senate.gov
U.S. House
www.house.gov
Harrisburg
Governor Edward G. Rendell
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-2500
www.governor.state.pa.us
State General Assembly
www.legis.state.pa.us
Centre County
Centre County Commissioners
814-355-6700
boc@co.centre.pa.us
Who are your Representatives?
Call Centre County Elections and Voter Registraton at 355-6703 to determine who your representatives are. If you give them your name and address they will identify your:
- Township
- Ward
- Precinct
- Pennsylvania House Representative
- Pennsylvania Senator
- U.S. House District Representative
- U.S. Senators
You may stop in any politician's office to voice your concerns. Office personnel will take your name and address and e-mail your opinions to the proper place. Remember — politicians like happy constituents. They want to please YOU! Make your voices heard!
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