The Conservation District will have Penn State soil testing kits available for distribution. If participants wish to utilize other sources for testing they should contact the District before proceeding. The soil and manure testing program was established to promote the Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Funding Program and proper nutrient management with the intent to reduce non-point source pollution in Clinton County. This program will continue to operate until all available special funds are exhausted and may be terminated without notice. This program is open to all farming operations that house livestock on their farm.
Local farmers can get the fencing and a crossing, or access area, installed at no cost.
All costs associated with the installation of a high tensile fence and crossing or ramp is paid by the Department of Environmental Protection. The only stipulation or requirement for the farmer is to maintain the fence for 10 years. Three Clinton County farmers have benefited from the stream bank-fencing program in 1998. These farmers allowed DEP to install stream bank fencing and stream crossings for them. Stream bank fencing discourages creek wading, improves water quality, improves stream bank stabilization and improves herd health, which is essential to profitability.