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Susquehanna County 
Agencies & Organizations

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 Friends of Salt Springs Park 
Friends of Salt Springs Park is 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization.  Incorporated in 1994 for the purpose of funding and operating the 405-acre Salt Springs State Park located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. They purchased two adjoining tracts, known as the Friends Land, and now manage 842 acres of Pennsylvania paradise. ​
Phone: (570) 967-7275​

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​Rail-Trail Council of NEPA
The basic intent of the RTC and its trail plans are to enhance the quality of life for the people who live, work, and visit the Endless Mountains Region of Northeast Pennsylvania.
​Phone: (570) 679-9300

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District 9 Trappers Association
​The Pennsylvania Trapper’s Association gathers information from its membership and makes recommendations to the PA Game Commission for trapping seasons and bag limits. The Pennsylvania Trappers Association grew from just a handful of trappers in 1936 to become the largest state Trapper’s organization in the United States.
Phone: (570) 485-4366

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Upper Susquehanna Coalition
The Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) consists of 22 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (18 in NY and 4 in PA) that cover 99% of the headwaters of the Susquehanna River upstream of Towanda, PA. 
Phone: (607) 972-2348

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Susquehanna Visitors Bureau
​The mission of the Susquehanna County Promotion & Tourism Agency is to be an innovative and forward-thinking organization that contributes to the economic development of Susquehanna County by marketing to, attracting, and servicing visitors to our county.
                          Phone:
(570) 767-4151

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Friends of Starrucca Creek
The Friends of Starrucca Creek, is a community group dedicated to cleaning and restoring the Starrucca Creek and its surrounding areas. They focus on removing litter, debris, and illegally dumped trash, particularly in locations that have suffered from flooding and environmental neglect. Their efforts are part of larger initiatives like the Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, working with local volunteers to clean up several miles of the creek, including large amounts of garbage, scrap metal, and tires.

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Northern Tier Hardwood Association
With its abundant forests and lumber heritage, the Northern Tier region is known worldwide for the premier quality of its northern Appalachian hardwood lumber and related forest products. The NTHA and our members are committed to the long-term sustainability of the region’s forest resources and are actively involved in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) as well as many other environmental initiatives.
Phone: (570) 265-7753


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 Susquehanna County Recycling Center
Our goal is to minimize the municipal waste stream by extracting recyclable materials from it. This allows us to help preserve valuable space in the landfills. We then set out to maximize the social, economic, and environmental benefits from these reclaimed recyclables through processing and marketing them.
Phone: (570) 278-3589


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Susquehanna County Forest Landowners Association
Our mission is to create a bright future for humanity by keeping forests healthy, waterways clean, soils fertile, and native wildlife and fish abundant. Our diverse and inclusive community fosters new discoveries, pioneers' cutting-edge science, prepares students for meaningful careers, inspires the next generation of leaders, and builds partnerships to devise innovative management solutions to the greatest environmental challenges of our time.
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Susquehanna County Farm Bureau
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To be an advocate for its members by promoting and protecting agriculture and rural communities.
Their goal is to serve as a voice for farmers and the agricultural community, ensuring that they are represented in legislative, regulatory, and public matters that impact the farming industry in Susquehanna County and Pennsylvania.
Phone: (607) 768-9893


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Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (A.L.L.A.R.M)
We engage communities to use science as a tool to investigate the health of their streams and to use the data they generate for aquatic protection and restoration efforts. ALLARM has provided capacity building assistance to Pennsylvania communities to monitor, protect and restore local waterways since 1986.
Phone: 
(717) 245-1565​

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Susquehanna River Water Trail
The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) was established in 1998 as a non-profit, membership-based organization within the PA Heritage Areas Program. It is one of 12 current heritage areas across the Commonwealth, which are designated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The EMHR proudly serves a 2,850-square mile area encompassing Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties. The organization also serves as water trail manager for the upper North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail, a national recreation trail and official gateway to the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.​

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Susquehanna County Planning Commission
The Susquehanna County Department of Planning and Development administers the day-to-day operations of the Susquehanna County Planning Commission. Review of subdivision and land development plans, preparation for the monthly planning commission meeting ordinance review and development, and supporting any and all activities relative to land use and the development of the county are duties of the Department.
Phone: (570) 278-5950


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Endless Mountains Heritage Region
Celebrating, preserving, and enhancing the unique rural character and culture of the Endless Mountains.
Phone: (570) 265-1528


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Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association
The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015. We protect and promote the Susquehanna River, its tributaries and the aquatic ecosystem it supports across an 11,000-square-mile watershed represented as the Middle Susquehanna river basin.
Phone: (570) 768-6300

Support Environmental Education in Our Community
Your donation makes a lasting impact! By supporting environmental education, you help fund vital programs like Envirothon, Eco-Explorer Day Camp, Community Outreach Events, and hands-on experiences for Scouting and Homeschooling groups. These programs help inspire the next generation to care for our natural world, build leadership skills, and foster a deeper connection to the environment. Every contribution helps us reach more students, families, and landowners across Susquehanna County, cultivating each, to become better stewards of our planet.
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Hours

M-F: 8am - 4:00pm

Telephone

570-782-2105

Email

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Address

89 Industrial Dr. Montrose, PA 18801
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  • Home
    • Board Meeting Minutes & Agendas >
      • 2021 Agendas & Minutes
      • 2022 Agendas & Minutes
      • 2023 Agendas & Minutes
      • 2024 Agendas & Minutes
      • 2025 Agendas & Minutes
      • 2026 Agendas & Minutes
    • About
    • Directors
    • Contact us
  • Permits & Resources
    • Permit Resources
    • Ponds, Lakes, and Wetlands
    • Stormwater Management
    • Contractor List
  • Programs
    • 102 Program
    • 105 Program
    • Agriculture >
      • ACAP
      • Ag E&S
      • Agricultural Land Preservation
      • Chesapeake Bay Program
      • Manure Management
      • Nutrient Management
      • SCCD Projects >
        • Aldrich Project
        • Burdick Creek
        • Powers BMP
    • Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Road Program >
      • Mud Clips
      • QAB
    • Education
    • No-Till Program
    • Watershed Stewardship >
      • Riparian Restoration Tree Planting Initiative
      • PACD Lawn Conversion & Riparian Buffer Grant
      • DEP's Growing Greener Grant
      • USC Trees for Tribs Program
  • Calendar
  • Seedling Sale
  • Annual Report
  • Conservation Corner
  • Down to Earth Newsletter
  • Envirothon
    • Envirothon Practice
  • Grants
  • Partners in Conservation
  • Summer intern
  • Scholarship
  • Who Ya Gonna Call?
  • Poster Contest
  • Events
  • Hydroseeder Demo Video