The Beaver County West Nile Virus vector-borne disease control program has started surveillance for the 2022 season. Larval control began in April and approximately 38 sites have been treated with various means of larvicides (such as Fourstar, Altosid, etc.) to help prohibit adult mosquitoes from emerging.
Surveillance began May 1st and we have deployed traps at approximately 19 sites and have collected approximately 1,000 adult mosquitoes. Test results confirm there are no positive results for West Nile in Beaver County at this time.
Surveillance will continue throughout the season until October of this year.
To help protect against West Nile Virus and mosquitoes, remember to Dump It! Drain It! Treat It! Dump any containers that hold stagnant water like old tires, kiddie pools, and buckets. Drain any containers that may hold water for longer periods of time. Areas that can’t be dumped or drained can be treated with Bti products like mosquito dunks that can be purchased at home improvement, and garden retail stores.
Any questions related to West Nile Virus or mosquito concerns, please contact us at the Beaver County Conservation District 724-378-1701 ext. 222
Pennsylvania Landowners Guide to Utility-Scale Solar Leasing
This guide is intended to inform landowners on terminology, background information, and considerations to make when approached to lease their land for utility-scale solar.
BCCD Spring 2022 Newsletter
Beaver Tales
The Beaver County Conservation District held a spring tire collection event on April 1st and April 2nd at the district office. We accepted light truck and car tires up to 20” off rim at a cost of $2.50 per tire. This discounted price was possible through the West Nile Virus Grant for education and habitat reduction. We collected over 1,000 tires during the 2-day event.
Keeping Pennsylvania's Natural Areas Clean and Beautiful!
Participate in Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA program from March 1 through May 31 and make a difference on our public lands. Register at keeppabeautiful.org. Questions can be answered by Michelle Dunn, Pick Up Pennsylvania Program Coordinator, at 877-772-3673 ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.
Upcoming Events
2022 BCCD Board Meetings
January 14 - February - 11 - March 11 - April 8 - May 13 - June 10 - July 8 - August 12 - September 9 - October 14 - November 11 - December 9
Start Time: 10:00AM
The public may attend via zoom link if requested from the district.
Get Involved
Contact: Jeff Pflug
Mission Statement
The Beaver County Conservation District provides leadership in natural resource management through outreach, education, and technical assistance.
BCCD Trail Map
Orienteering Map
Level: Beginner
2022 Environmental Education Donation Request
The Beaver County Conservation District is seeking donations to support our environmental education offerings for students and families here in Beaver County. We divide these educational offerings into three categories: 1. the annual Envirothon, 2. our new Mobile Education Center, and 3. our environmental programs. Your support helps to ensure that students in Beaver County continue to have access to hands-on environmental education programs and get to experience new learning opportunities in their own communities! For more information please see the link below!
2021 Annual Report
Want to know what BCCD has accomplished in 2021? Check out our annual report to find out what we did last year!
