Union County Conservation District

Union County Conservation District is a local government entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, with an active federal government registration valid through March 2, 2026. As a county-level conservation district, the organization is dedicated to environmental preservation, natural resource management, and supporting agricultural conservation efforts within Union County and surrounding regions. The district serves as a critical local partner for state and federal agencies in implementing conservation and environmental protection initiatives.

The Union County Conservation District has been involved in several federal grant awards focused on environmental and agricultural conservation. Their most recent prime federal grant award is a $262,683.75 Cooperative Agreement from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, targeting streambank stabilization and watershed restoration following natural disasters. Additionally, the district has received sub-awards from key partners like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These sub-awards have supported diverse projects including implementing agricultural conservation practices in the Turtle Creek Watershed, completing whole farm conservation plans, and conducting compliance inspections and technical assistance related to nutrient and manure management programs. The district's grant work demonstrates a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, watershed protection, agricultural sustainability, and regulatory compliance across Pennsylvania's agricultural and natural landscapes.