Conservation District

Executive Director:
Karen Wilwol

Location:
Rose Tree Park Hunt Club
1521 N. Providence Road
Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-892-9484

Fax: 610-892-9489

https://www.delcocd.org/

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The Delaware County Conservation District is a subdivision of State Government, but a service of County Government. The District is guided by a board of volunteer directors appointed by County Council from a list of nominations from concerned groups throughout the County. The District evaluates problems, implements programs, and advocates for effective solutions dealing with natural resource protection and conservation.

Application Forms

• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review Application 2022 (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review Application (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Mini-grant Application (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Links

• Low Volume Road Grant Program
• PAG-02 Permit Renewals

Major Program Responsibilities

• Chapter 102 Erosion Control: Administration of the State's program to control sediment pollution from earth disturbance activities.
• National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.) Processes applications and seeks compliance towards stormwater discharge permits for Construction Activities.
• Chapter 105 Waterways and Wetlands General Permitting: Assists applicants with permit information. Processes general permits for work within wetlands and streams.
• Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory Computer checks for endangered or threaten plants and animals within proposed construction areas.
• Agricultural Land Preservation Program Serve on board and as staff for this program which purchases Conservation Easements on Agricultural Land. Two easements also must be monitored and inspected annually.

Meetings 2024

Time & Location: 3:30 P.M. at the Rose Tree Park – Hunt Club, 1521 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA.

• January 9
• February 6
• March 5
• April 2
• May 7
• June 4
• August 6
• September 10
• October 1
• November 12
• December 3

In addition, the Low Volume Road Program - Quality Assurance Board will meet on these same dates at 2:30 P.M. only when needed.

It is recommended that you check the Conservation District – Website. Meetings may continue to be held virtually for some time https://www.delcocd.org/.  You may also reach us by phone (610) 892-9484. The agenda will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting, and public comment can be sent to the address provided.

It is recommended that you contact the District Office prior to attending a meeting at (610) 892-9484.

Full Time Staff E-Mail Address:

• Michelle Wheeler – Permitting Manager: FerriM@co.delaware.pa.us
• Stuart O’Riordan – Conservation Technician: OriordanS@co.delaware.pa.us
• Jordan Lambe – Conservation Technician: LambeJ@co.delaware.pa.us
• Carmen Swygart – Conservation Technician: SwygartC@co.delaware.pa.us
• Ed Magargee – Plan Reviewer: MagargeeE@co.delaware.pa.us
• Christopher Cook – Watershed Specialist: CookC@co.delaware.pa.us
• Gina Ferzetti - Admin. Specialist: FerzettiG@co.delaware.pa.us
• Karen Wilwol – Executive Director: WilwolK@co.delaware.pa.us

Board of Directors

Cheryl Graff Tumola - Chairperson

Raymond Iacobucci - Vice Chair

Randy Bates - Sec. / Treas.

Elaine Paul Schaefer - Council

Vince Penonni

Wayne Megill, Jr.

Steve Linvill

VACANT Farm Director

Steven Beckley