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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
    July 31, 2025
    The U.S. National Weather Service announced this morning that thunderstorms with especially heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening. The he...
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    Conservation district announces poster contest winners
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    Conservation district announces poster contest winners
    Jun 08, 2021
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District has announced the winners from the poster contest it hosted for 2021. Entries from 99 students hig...
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    Smethport students release fingerlings into Marvin Creek
    News, Online Features
    Smethport students release fingerlings into Marvin Creek
    FRAN DE LANCEY frdelancey@yahoo.com 
    Jun 01, 2021
    SMETHPORT — As part of the newly established Wildlife and Fisheries Studies science elective at Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School, ninth-grader...
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    Invasive Plant & iMapInvasives Webinar set for May 13
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    Invasive Plant & iMapInvasives Webinar set for May 13
    Apr 27, 2021
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District and Allegheny Plateau Invasive Plant Management Area are hosting an Invasive Plant & iMapInvasives...
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    Gov. Wolf announces environmental education grants
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    Gov. Wolf announces environmental education grants
    Marcie 
    Apr 23, 2021
    HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf, on Earth Day, announced Environmental Education Grants to projects addressing environmental justice, climate change, and w...
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    Celebrating Conservation District Week 2021
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    Celebrating Conservation District Week 2021
    Apr 19, 2021
    On Tuesday, the McKean County Commissioners proclaimed April 18-24 Conservation District Week 2021 in McKean County. Conservation Districts began nati...
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    County conservation district holding poster contest
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    County conservation district holding poster contest
    Marcie 
    Apr 15, 2021
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District is sponsoring a poster contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The theme for post...
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    Pollution control project funded in McKean County
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    Pollution control project funded in McKean County
    Marcie 
    Mar 03, 2021
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District received $2,000 to implement ‘Citizens Helping Watersheds- Protecting McKean County’s Water Resour...
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    Presentation on mammals set for Thursday
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    Presentation on mammals set for Thursday
    Marcie 
    Feb 09, 2021
    CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is hosting a free virtual presentation about mammals at noon Thursday. The presentation will...
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    Applications being accepted for recreation, conservation project grants
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    Applications being accepted for recreation, conservation project grants
    Jan 22, 2021
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting grant applications for recreation and conservation projects in Pennsylv...
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    Memorial bench placed in Gustafson’s honor
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    Memorial bench placed in Gustafson’s honor
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 17, 2020
    Tucked at the brand new trailhead parking lot area off of Route 219 on Westline Road, which is part of the Kinzua Valley Trail Club, you’ll find a mem...
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    RTS for Dec 10
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    RTS for Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2020
    FIRE/COVID SAFETY: The Wolf Administration shared Home Heating Tips, considering the fact that this time of year is when we need to think about furnac...
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    Comments sought for oak ecosystem conservation in Tracy Ridge
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    Comments sought for oak ecosystem conservation in Tracy Ridge
    Marcie 
    Sep 16, 2020
    WARREN — The USDA Forest Service is accepting public comments on a proposal to improve the long-term sustainability of oak forests in Tracy Ridge. The...
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    USDA to invest in partner-driven conservation
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    USDA to invest in partner-driven conservation
    Marcie 
    Aug 08, 2020
    HARRISBURG — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal fund...
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    Greenways mini grant funding available
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    Greenways mini grant funding available
    Marcie 
    Jul 11, 2020
    RIDGWAY — The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Natural ...
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    RTS for June 26
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    RTS for June 26
    Jun 26, 2020
    WILDLIFE ON WIFI: The Game Commission is extending the Wildlife on WiFi virtual learning campaign and offering new field-based virtual education oppor...
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    Conservation District starting invasive plant control program for landowners
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    Conservation District starting invasive plant control program for landowners
    Marcie 
    Jun 24, 2020
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District is beginning a new treatment program for landowners with specific invasive plant populations. Citi...
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    Conservation District Week: Protecting McKean County watersheds — Pollution prevention project funded
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    Conservation District Week: Protecting McKean County watersheds — Pollution prevention project funded
    Marcie 
    May 08, 2020
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District received $2,000 to implement Protecting McKean County Watersheds conservation education programs f...
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    Conservation District Week: Education & outreach priorities for districts
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    Conservation District Week: Education & outreach priorities for districts
    May 07, 2020
    SMETHPORT — Education is a strong priority for the McKean County Conservation District. Programs, outreach events, and technical assistance provide ci...
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    Conservation District Week: About the McKean County district
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    Conservation District Week: About the McKean County district
    Marcie 
    May 05, 2020
    SMETHPORT — Conservation districts began nationwide after the Dust Bowl removed valuable top soil from farms and caused serious health and economic is...
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    Celebrate Conservation District Week: Local staff serve local communities
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Celebrate Conservation District Week: Local staff serve local communities
    May 04, 2020
    The Pennsylvania State Senate and the House of Representatives declared May 3-9 as “Conservation District Week.” The McKean County Commissioners issue...
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    Still time to apply: Foundation seeks apps to assist Northeast Potter County
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    Still time to apply: Foundation seeks apps to assist Northeast Potter County
    July 31, 2025
    SAYRE — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, through its Northeastern Potter Economic Development Association (NEPEDA) Fund, seeks proposals f...
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    Ag Progress Days showcase advanced tech, animal health, invasives
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    Ag Progress Days showcase advanced tech, animal health, invasives
    July 31, 2025
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    July 31, 2025
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