History
As a result of the dust bowl of the 1930s, federal legislation was passed to encourage states to foster locally led resource conservation programs. The PA legislature joined in the application of conservation by passing Act 217, known as Conservation District Law, in 1945. The Mercer County Conservation District was established on March 4, 1957 by proclamation of the Mercer County Board of Commissioners. It was the forty-fifth conservation district established in PA. The Conservation District began official operations on August 6, 1957.  

 

Mercer County Conservation District will strive to enhance the rural character and economic viability of the County, while protecting our natural resources.  

 

 - Protect and improve the natural resources throughout the county

 - Guide and assist residents in regulatory compliance

 - Develop and implement conservation education programs  

 

James Mondok, Manager

Janice Coyne, Administrative Assistant  

Robert McDonald, Conservation Technician  

Shawn Hedglin, Nutrient Management Specialist

Christian (Chris) Mosebach, Part-time Educator       

 

James P. Rust, Chair  

Donald A. Koontz, Vice-chair  

Fred J. Brenner, Treasurer  

John Lechner, Commissioner Director  

Jeff Kremis, Secretary  

Thomas Schaffer, Farmer Director  

Cornelia Sealand, Farmer Director  

 

Dorothy Hurtt  

Jim Emery

Amy Reeher 

 

Brian Beader, Chairman  

Kenneth R. Ammann                                          Visit Mercer County Government Homepage

John N. Lechner