Important Notices
BCCD COVID-19 Policy
At this time our office is open by appointment. CDC recommendations will be followed. If you need to reach us please call our office at (724) 378-1701. We will update this information as things change, thank you.
Information from DEP
Earth Disturbance Complaints need to be directed to the DEP Regional Office at this time. (Click here) for more information.
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Latest News
Bat numbers around the region have declined in recent years. As an Eagle Scout project, I wanted to encourage healthy bat populations in the area. A great way to have healthy bats is to have safe habitats for them to live in. With help from my fellow scouts, we built 8 large boxes that can house upwards of 100 bats per box. It is important for bat box locations to consider if their food source is nearby. The Beaver County Conservation District had some great spots and were gracious enough to let me place them there.
A single bat can eat 6,000 to 8,000 mosquito sized bugs a night. If you have a lot of bugs, you may want to have a bat box of your own. I am grateful to the Conservation District for allowing me to place these boxes where bats will have the greatest chance at a healthy happy life.
Izaac Pavolko
Troop 766
Scouts BSA
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Do you own property that contains a woodlot or forested parcels? We want your input. Please take this 15 minute survey to help @PADNCR understand how agroforestry is being practiced in PA; not currently utilizing any agroforestry practices? We’d love to know that too. Eligible participants could be chosen for a follow up focus group that will compensate $100 for your time.
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAagroforestry
For more information please visit: Forest Management
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BCCD is now on Youtube! Visit our channel for awesome educational videos!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5wbgtimAk0DLIE2TOW4CQ
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Effective August 20, 2019, the Beaver County Conservation District (BCCD) is no longer authorized to accept new applications for permits or new E&S plans under Chapter 102. All such applications and plans must be submitted to DEP’s Southwest Regional Office (DEP), Waterways and Wetlands Program (400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745).
If you have submitted an application or Plan to BCCD before August 20, 2019, please be advised that it may be transferred to DEP if BCCD is unable to process the application or approve the Plan prior to October 18, 2019. BCCD will notify you if your application or Plan has been transferred.
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