York County Conservation District

10/06/2026

Are you looking for a job in an environmental field? Join our Team!
We are now hiring for an Erosion & Sediment Control Technician II.

Visit our website to learn more and apply. https://www.yorkccd.org/conservation-jobs?fbclid=IwY2xjawUyCQhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7OGUgx6a95l_yVJfMnAIV-2IwpJR2RMVauq3q3DmmEy22nKeVYoNXBid61hQ_aem_y4ojU2j5j7pUdF8uXxqIsA

09/29/2026

The end of summer is a good time to scout for caterpillar damage in corn.

What is present will tell you if you have pests that need to be managed next year.

Check out this article to learn more.

The end of the summer is a good time to scout for caterpillar damage in corn. What is present will tell you if you have pests that need to be managed next year.

09/24/2026

In case you missed it: Our 19th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser for the Envirothon was a great success!

We had perfect weather and a great crowd to kick off our fundraising drive for the 2027 York County Envirothon.

Thank you to our sponsors & participants for supporting environmental education in York County.

09/01/2026

Yesterday we had a visitor up close and personal outside our office window.

It was great to watch this young buck helping to prune our landscaping only a few feet away.

08/26/2026

We want to hear from you!

We've launched a survey to get your feedback. Please complete the survey to help us better serve York County.

Complete the survey at www.yorkccd.org/survey

08/24/2026

There's still time to register for our 19th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser for the York County Envirothon on Sept. 18.

Visit our website to learn more and sign up by 8/31.

08/14/2026

This picture of cover crops, taken in early December, is compelling.

The wheat seed was broadcast (spread on top of the ground) for the whole field.

The seed in the center and to the right of the picture was then disked into the ground (incorporated- which means either disked into the ground or planted into the ground with a drill).

The seed to the left was not incorporated. One can see the higher germination rate and resulting ground cover because of incorporation.

Universally, incorporated seed has more successful results.

Our 2026-27 ACAP Cover Crop Program is accepting applications until 9/15.

08/12/2026

The ACAP 2025-26 cover crop program had 27 participants plant a total of 11,482 acres.

Over 95% of acres planted met the guideline of having >25% groundcover by 3/15, which was better than the previous year. While incorporated cover crop seed saw nearly 100% success in both years, the broadcast cover crop seed was significantly more successful in 2025-26 (97% success) than in 2024-25 (49% success).

Two plausible explanations: fall soil moisture and snow cover

While 2025-26 was a more favorable climate for broadcast seeds than the year prior, we've seen that incorporation minimizes the climate risk to the seed and provides the necessary seed-to-soil contact for the plant’s development.

The 2026-27 Cover Crop Program is now accepting applications until 9/15. Visit our website to learn more.

08/10/2026

We're hiring!

Join our team as a Watershed Technician and help us protect water quality in York County.

You can learn more and apply on our website.

08/01/2026

Now accepting APPLICATIONS for the 2026-27 ACAP Cover Crop Program!

Today is the first day to apply. Limited funds are available and contracts will be awarded on a first-come basis. The last day to apply is Sept. 15.

This program is paying $55/acre for multi-species and $40/acre for single-species.

The maximum amount for an applicant is $10,000.

Visit our website for complete program guidelines and applicaiton documents.