A conservation district is a legal subdivision of state
government, responsible under state law for conservation work within its
boundaries. Self-government is the guiding philosophy of conservation
districts. Decisions about conservation issues are made at the local level by
citizens who understand and want to protect and improve their local
environment. The Wayne Conservation District is just one of the 66 conservation
districts in Pennsylvania and one of over 3,000 conservation districts
nationwide. The Wayne Conservation District was established in 1955. Through
the years there have been many changes for the District. There were even some
name changes that occurred. Originally the District was called the Wayne County
Soil Conservation District. Then changed to Wayne County Soil & Water
Conservation District and to its present name of the Wayne Conservation
District. The staff and program have seen many changes throughout those years.
From no staff in 1955 to a full time staff of five people at its present level.
In the beginning the District was operated primarily by the Board of Directors
then only four compared to its present level of seven. During its' early years
the District was primarily involved in agriculture and watershed protection as
a result of the devastating floods experienced by Wayne County. Today's program
includes many activities for education, forestry, agriculture and water
quality. The Wayne Conservation District has evolved to meet these many changes
then just as it has to now. It's through the dedication and interest of the
Board and the District staff that we were able to reach these accomplishments
throughout the past forty years and through that same dedication we will be
able to do the same. Pennsylvania's conservation districts are a model of
effective government and among the most diverse, capable and active in the
nation.
You may contact the Wayne Conservation District at
648 Park Street
Honesdale PA 18431
Phone: (570)253-0930
Fax: (570)253-9741
or E-Mail us
Wayne Conservation District Team
Conservation District Directors
Matthew Shaffer
Walter Garing
Karl Eisenhauer
Pete Snyder
Brian Smith
Paul Kowalczyk
Tom Daschke
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Associate Directors
Christina Salak
Amy Theobald
Howard Akers
Louis Beck
Richard Kemman
Donald Chapman
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Conservation District Staff
Robert Muller Jr. -- Manager
Dave Kennedy -- Nutrient Management Specialist
David Mitchell -- Resource Conservationist
Len Grover -- Resource Conservationist
Paul Reining -- Forest Specialist
Jamie Roche -- Watershed Specialist
Sylvia Thompson -- Secretary
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Land Use And Agriculture
Topographic Maps, watershed and soils information - The District can provide information and
copies of maps on this information for Wayne County.
No-Till Seeding Program - This program was established in 1987. The District provides a no-till
seeder to area farmers for establishing new seedings and cover crops. The unit may be rented
for $15.00 per acre.
Forest & Wildlife Managment
Forest land is a valuable natural asset.
The land has the potential to provide periodic income, recreational enjoyment, aesthetics and improved habitat for wildlife.
The Wayne Conservation District can help your reach your short & long term goals on your forest land.
Some of the information provided to Wayne County residents include:
Maintaining Forest Health
Tree Planting
Timber Stand Improvement
Forest Insect and Disease Identification & Control.
Current list of Loggers, Sawmills and Consultants for the area Christmas Tree Management.
Erosion & Sediment Control in woodlands.
Timber Harvesting Considerations.
Forest & Wildlife Management.
American Tree Farm System Seedling Sale.
Environmental Education
Education is one of the highest priorities of the Wayne
Conservation District. Our educational program includes; School and group
presentations Soil & Water Stewardship materials Scholarship Contest -
Wayne County residents Displays Envirothon.
Erosion & Sediment Control Program
Conservation District Revises Fee Schedule for Plan Reviews
The Wayne Conservation District Board of Directors approved a revision of the Districts review fee schedule, for Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan reviews at its December 9th meeting.
The District has been charging a fee for the review of Erosion Control plans, related to earthmoving activities, since 2004. The fees are used to offset the staff expenses for conducting the review and any necessary inspections. This is the first increase in fee since its inception.
Virtually all earthmoving activities in Wayne County require the development of a plan outlining the methods to control accelerated erosion and resulting sedimentation. In some cases a review of the plan is required and possibly a permit.
Sediment remains the number one pollutant of our nations waterways. If you are planning an earthmoving activity plan ahead by developing an erosion control plan and then implement that plan to protect our water resources.
2010 Review Fee Schedule
Sediment pollution is the number one pollutant, by volume,
nationwide. Small soil particles carry nutrients, pesticides and other material
to streams and watercourses. Without proper erosion control checking this
pollutant our streams, rivers and lakes will be degraded. The Wayne
Conservation District has delegated authority from the state to oversee the
erosion control program in Wayne County. Basically any site that has
earthmoving occurring on it requires the development of an Erosion Control
Plan. Some of the District activities in this program are:
Aid in the development of Erosion & Sediment Control Plans.
Review of Erosion & Sediment Control Plans.
Handling complaints involving erosion and sediment pollution.
Inspection of earth disturbances.
Aid in permit processing.
Conservation Planning
Assistance on plan & design of erosion control facilities.
Information on storm water management.
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits for construction sites.
Wetland information Links to related information.
Related Links
PA Association of Conservation Districts
National Association of Conservation Districts
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
US Forest Service
PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resource
US Fish and Wildlife Service
PA Department of Environmental Protection
International Erosion Control Association
Soil & Water Conservation Society
