The Warren County Conservation District in conjunction with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service hosts a Conservation Tour each year.  Transportation to the different sites and lunch are provided by the Conservation District.

The purpose of this tour is to educate the public about agriculture and conservation within Warren County.  Past tours have included a Rain Garden, Dirt and Gravel Road Projects, a stream electro-shocking demonstration, an unnatural trail, several farms, hands-on activities, and several other conservation practices.  The tour will feature stops that will explore the importance of the agricultural industry in Warren County, PA and other important conservation practices.  Participants will learn about programs that help reduce nonpoint source pollution in their watersheds and what they can do to help with this ongoing issue.  They also receive a packet of information and Fact Sheets that explains all of the topics discussed and will have an opportunity to ask questions of our staff or the landowners involved.  This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the important role that the Conservation District plays in promoting the wise use of Warren County’s natural resources.

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

See Fact Sheets from the 2009 Tour:

Aggravation Acres Fact Sheet

Foggy Meadow Farm Fact Sheet

Conservation Education Fact Sheet

Gardening Fact Sheet

Intensive Grazing Area Fact Sheet

Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area Fact Sheet

Plastics Fact Sheet

Rhine Run Streambank Stabilization Fact Sheet

Warren Commons Stormwater Management Fact Sheet

Water Monitoring Fact Sheet