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Cumberland County Conservation District reports on Envirothon, farm runoff projects, ENS/PCSM workload and succession planning
Summary
District staff reported growing Envirothon participation, continued success of the annual tree sale as a fundraiser, completed farm runoff mitigation projects, and increasing E&S/PCSM workload that may require converting part‑time positions to full time funded by district fees.
District staff provided a six‑month update on conservation work and operations, highlighting youth outreach programs, revenue sources that support conservation programming, completed farm runoff mitigation projects, E&S/PCSM permitting activity, and internal succession planning.
Carl Gutschhorn, district director, reported that this year’s Envirothon drew more than 80 students from five public high schools; Shippensburg High School won the local competition and placed in the top 15 at the state level. The program offers testing in aquatics, forestry, soils and wildlife and relies on coordination with schools and agency staff to run the contest.
The district’s annual tree sale remains a major fundraiser, providing roughly $8,000 that supports Envirothon awards, meals and related programming. Staff noted growing interest in containerized plants (potted redbud, serviceberry, sweetbay magnolia) because of higher…
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