beaver county conservation district

April 25, 2024

Over $6.3 Million in State Infrastructure Grants Announced For Beaver & Lawrence Counties

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) each announced on Wednesday that over $6.3 million in state infrastructure grants have been awarded to the Beaver & Lawrence Counties, including $5 million to a waterline and sewer project in Wampum Borough. “It is great to see the continued investments into the 47th District, especially when it comes to investing in water line and stormwater improvement projects that are a priority in our area,” said Vogel. “Maintaining all aspects of our local infrastructure is a crucial part of providing a safe community for our residents to thrive in.”…

March 13, 2023

Beaver County Conservation District Hosting Its 2023 Tire Collection Event

Looking to do a little spring cleaning around your property and have some tires you need to get rid of? The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito Vector Disease Program is hosting a one-day tire collection at the district office and environmental center on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The collection is open to Beaver County residents and accepting car and light truck tires up to 20” off rim. This event is funded through the DEP West Nile Program and will be held from from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The cost is $2.50 per tire and is CASH ONLY. If a…

January 2, 2023

Became A Master Naturalist Volunteer This Spring

Learn about our natural world and support conservation in Beaver County. Beaver County Conservation District is hosting a training course for PA Master Naturalist volunteers at our office this spring. This course has limited space and registration is required. Final deadline is February 1, 2023 to register. The course will take place on Wednesdays from April 12 to June 28, 2023. Saturday field sessions on April 22, May 13, June 3, and June 10. “We look forward to starting this new chapter of PA Master Naturalists in Beaver County and training knowledgeable volunteers who will be able to offer natural…

September 20, 2022

Beaver County Conservation District Hosting Tire Collection Event

The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito Vector Disease Program is hosting a one-day tire collection at the district office and environmental center October 22, 2022. The collection is open to Beaver County residents and accepting car and light truck tires up to 20” off rim. This event is funded through the DEP West Nile Program. The cost is $1.25 per tire, this event is collecting a total tire count of 300. This event is cash only. Event hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Pre-Registration required for the tire collection event. Please contact the office with any questions (724) 378-1701. …

September 7, 2022

Beaver County Conservation District Reminds Residents To Reduce Mosquito Breeding Habitats

Summer is starting to wind down and kids are going back to school, but now is the time of increased viral activity in mosquitoes which can carry West Nile Virus. According to the Beaver County Conservation District, Beaver County has already reported West Nile Virus in mosquito trapping throughout the county this year and the District would like to remind everyone now is a great time to check your property for standing water and dump out any containers holding water to reduce mosquito breeding habitat. Please remember to wear insect repellent while enjoying outdoor activities. There are a variety of…

April 27, 2022

Beaver Tales – Beaver County Conservation District Updates

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. Like our past tire collections, we used the services of Liberty Tire Recycling. We had such success last year that this year we had a 53-foot trailer delivered. With the help and hard work of…

August 31, 2021

Spotted Lanternfly Workshop Planned

An upcoming FREE workshop presented by the Beaver County Conservation District will provide information about the alien invader, the Spotted Lanternfly, and how to reduce the problems caused by this non-native invasive pest. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th at The Barn at Old Economy Park in Baden. The workshop is schedule to start at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Attendees will learn how to identify and destroy the Spotted Lanternfly. A limited number of free traps will be available for use on your property. Attendees can also learn about the local quarantine and what it…