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  Soil Resources - Permit Information

McKean County Conservation District

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The McKean County Conservation District was organized at the request of county residents. The Conservation District was established by the board of County Commissioners on August 19, 1959, according to provisions of the Soil Conservation Law of 1945, Act 217 of the General Assembly, as amended. The primary goal of the District is the development, improvement and conservation of the county's soil, water, and related resources as well as educating the community in various conservation and environmental practices and methods. 

The District is administered by a board of seven directors- three farmer members, three public (non-farmer) members and one County Commissioner.
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​District directors are appointed by the County Commissioners from a list of names submitted by countywide nominating organizations. The Commissioners also designate one of the members to serve as a director. Associate directors are conservation-minded volunteers from the community who participate in board meetings and committee work, but are not voting directors. 
 
​Highlights of 2025

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L-R: District Staff - Katelynn, Adam, Sarah, Sandy & Lindsay
Staff

​Sandy Thompson~District Manager
814-887-4025
 [email protected]
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 Lindsay Trojanowski~Resource Conservationist 
814-887-4002
[email protected]

Adam Causer~Watershed Specialist 
 
814-887-4003
[email protected]

Katelynn Decker~Conservation Technician
 
814-887-4008
[email protected]

Sarah Carlson~Resource Technician
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814-887-4017
[email protected]


Vision: The Conservation District is the steward of McKean County's natural resources and embraces environmentally responsible decisions.
Mission: The Conservation District provides leadership and stewardship to ensure the protection and sustainability of McKean County's natural resources by fostering public and private partnerships.
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​17137 Route 6
Smethport, PA  16749
814-887-4001
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Right to Know
McKean County Conservation District Office of Open Records
Right to Know Officer: Sandy Thompson, District Manager
[email protected]
814-887-4001
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McKean County Conservation District Right to Know Policy & Procedure
PA OOR Right to Know Fillable Form 
Regulations, Policies and FAQs 
Right to Know Law: Request through Appeal Process 
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