To provide technical assistance to customers and program delivery and support

Pocono Northeast Resource has been awarded $3,726,669.06 in federal funding through a Cooperative Agreement with the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, supports the delivery of technical assistance to customers and program delivery infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Under this five-year agreement, the awardee will provide conservation technical assistance services to private landowners, conservation districts, and other organizations, facilitating the implementation of sustainable land management practices including erosion control, water management, climate-smart agriculture, and conservation planning.

The cooperative agreement funds the awardee's capacity to deliver one-on-one conservation planning, educational outreach, and support for proven conservation technologies that address critical natural resource concerns such as soil erosion, water quality degradation, and ecosystem sustainability. This award represents a substantial investment in conservation delivery infrastructure and demonstrates the NRCS's commitment to expanding technical assistance capacity through locally-based professional conservationists operating within Pennsylvania.