What is a Conservation District?
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Conservation Districts in Pennsylvania have their roots firmly planted in a rich past, and their eyes focused on a productive future. Created under the Conservation District Law, Districts are the local unit of State government that provides the link between you, the citizens, and the multitude of local State and federal natural resource management programs.
A Board of Directors, appointed by the County Commissioners from nominations received from County wide organizations serve as your voice. A staff of professionals provides information, technical assistance, financial assistance and educational programs and support at the direction of that Board. With over 65 years of dedication, the staff at BCCD stand ready to offer technical assistance and educational guidance to landowners, municipalities, managers, teachers, students and people from every walk of life to develop sound natural resource management. |
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Bradford County Historic Background
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By Ted Keir, 2005
BRADFORD COUNTY is a part of the dissected Allegheny Plateau, carved by the eroding forces of the Susquehanna River and its many tributaries. Glaciation occurring nearly twelve thousand years ago also played a prominent role in creating many irregular natural features consisting of flat, stream valleys bordered by steep, rough mountains. The great ice sheet was responsible for leaving ponds and wetlands, huge deposits of sand and gravel and moving the soil and rocks to determine the flow of water in the creek and river watersheds. Read More |
MissionThe mission of the Bradford County Conservation District is to provide leadership, technical, financial, and education resources to the people, municipalities, industries, and organizations of Bradford County to develop sound natural resource management through the implementation of soil, water, and air conservation best management practices.
VisionOur District Vision is a vibrant and healthy environment supported by an educated, connected, and involved community.
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