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MCCD hiring a Spotted Lanternfly Control Technician Intern

Part Time Intern Position Available 

Resumes submitted through 1/31/20

February – May 2020

Proficiency in tree identification required

MCCD SLF Internship Description

Revised District Application & Review Fee Schedule

*Please note: Updated MCCD District Application and revised review fee schedule effective 1/1/20* Click here to view and download. 

MCCD is Hiring! Resource Conservationist I Position Open

Resource Conservationist I

This position administers Title 25, Chapter 102 of the Department of Environmental Protection Rules & Regulations of the Clean Streams Law involving earthmoving activity in Montgomery County to reduce soil loss and enhance water quality. Main duty is conducting NPDES and Ch. 102 E&S plan/permit application reviews. This position also promotes, conducts and coordinates environmental education and outreach.

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2020 Envirothon Dates Set!

High School Envirothon: 4/29

Middle School Envirothon: 5/6

TreeVitalize Watersheds: 2020 Grant Round Now Open!

Grant Package Submittal Deadline for TreeVitalize 2020 Projects:  November 8, 2019

Click here to learn more!

Since 2005, TreeVitalize Watersheds, led by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in the five-county southeastern PA (SE PA) region, has focused on tree planting along stream corridors, wetlands, adjacent upland areas, headwaters, and naturalized stormwater basins. Through this program, dozens of watershed restoration projects are conducted throughout the region every year, resulting in well over one hundred thousand trees planted in sensitive water protection zones. The program receives funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and corporate sponsors Aqua PA and PECO, as well as substantial in-kind contributions from various partners.

 

Mission Statement
To protect and improve the quality of life of the residents of Montgomery County and surrounding communities by providing, in cooperation with others, timely and efficient service, education, and technical guidance, for the wise use of our soil, water, and related resources.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
8:15AM – 4:15PM