CALENDAR

This Month's Events

Mon - May 03 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM		Envirothon This academic competition for high school students tests their understanding of the environment and their role in it. Students work in teams to answer questions related to aquatics, soils, forestry, wildlife and an annual special issue, which this year is protecting Pennsylvania's groundwater through urban, agricultural, and environmental planning. This year's Envirothon will be held at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg. Free. For more information contact Christie at 724-837-5271 or Christie@wcdpa.com.
Tue - May 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM		Stormwater Management for Homeowners To be held at the Westmoreland Conservation District, Donohoe Center, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg. Learn how to read the unique physical features of your property and uncover possible causes of water problems, including damp basements and water-ponding, and how to install creative and attractive solutions, from rain gardens to green roofs. Learn the how and why of using native plants. Take home a ready-to-install rain barrel worth more than $60. Presenters- Dana Rizzo, water quality educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension in Westmoreland County Kathryn Hamilton, landscape architect/stormwater technician, Westmoreland Conservation District Cost: $35, workshop and take-home rain barrel; $10, workshop only Questions? Call Christie at 724-837-5271 or christie@wcdpa.com
Fri - May 14 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM		Buying and Selling Homes, A Rural Perspective for Realtors, Home Buyers and Sellers A breakfast session to be held at the Westmoreland Conservation District 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA. Topics to be discussed include *Stormwater for Homeowners (A "How-to" for managing stormwater to your benefit.) * Private water supply management and treatment. Considerations if your land includes a stream or setlands/siting a home. * Onlot Septic Management * Avoiding neighbor conflicts over agricultural land use * Natural gas/coal/mineral rights considerations. Sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension in Westmoreland County and Westmoreland Conservation District. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.See link on www.wcdpa.com homepage.
Wed - May 26 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM		Pasture Walk for Horse Owners, Barn Owners and Stable Managers Learn how conservation measures can cut the cost of disease prevention and improve the health of you horses. Learn how to access cost share programs and technical assistanc from Project Grass, the PA Ombudsman Program, Conservation Districts and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Includes lunch. Please preregister. See link on the Westmoreland Conservation District homepage.
Wed - May 26 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM		Westmoreland Conservation District Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Location: Westmoreland Conservation District, Donohoe Center, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA AGENDA AGENDA - OPENING A. Meeting Called To Order - Ron Rohall, B. Pledge of Allegiance - Ron Rohall, C. Introduction of Guests - Ron Rohall, D. Public Comment Period - Ron Rohall, E. Additional Agenda Items - Ron Rohall, II. ACTION ITEMS A. Minutes of Previous Meeting - Ron Rohall, B. Financial Report - Conrad Donovan, C. Receptionist/Secretary Job Description - Sandy Dzendzel *Board Approval of Revised Job Description, D. Watershed Specialist Position-Greg Phillips *Board Approval of Watershed Specialist Grant Application, III. INFORMATION ITEMS, A. Correspondence - Greg Phillips,IV. OLD BUSINESS, A. Revised Draft WCD Financial Policy - Karen Barnhart, *Board Approval, V. NEW BUSINESS, A. Marcellus Shale Severance Tax - Greg Phillips, *Board Discussion / Position Statement, B. Revised Draft WCD Clean Water Fund Policy - Tony Quadro *Board Approval, C. Draft WCD Level III Enforcement Policy - Tony Quadro * Board Approval, VI. STAFF AND AGENCY REPORTS - Ron Rohall, VII. ADJOURNMENT - Ron Rohall