DEP Regional Offices

Northwest Regional Office

Spills and other emergencies in the Northwest Region should be reported immediately to PA DEP:

1-800-541-2050 (Statewide Number for Emergencies)

Northwest Regional Office in Meadville, PA

DEP Northwest Regional Office

230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335

Regional Director: Erin Wells

Office Hours: 8am - 4pm

Phone: 814-332-6945 (Office hours)

File reviews: 814-332-6078

Fax: 

Counties Served

Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren

Northwest Region Counties

Directions to Northwest Regional Offices

Following Route 322 East, pass through two traffic lights and then cross the Smock Memorial Bridge.
At the far end of the bridge, bear left onto the Meadville Arterial Highway.
At the third traffic light, turn right onto Arch Street.
Follow Arch Street for two traffic lights, turning left at the second light onto Market Street.
The DEP office is on the left at the next intersection (Market and Chestnut).
On-street or ramp parking is available.

Directions to the Knox District Office

Take I-80 toward Clarion. Take Exit 45 and proceed a half-mile on Route 478 toward Emlenton/St. Petersburg.
Turn right onto Route 38.
Drive 1.7 miles and turn right onto Route 208.
Travel 6.9 miles and turn left onto Best Ave.
Drive 150 yards and turn right at DEP sign. Look for parking lot.

Directions to the New Castle District Office

Drive for 0.2 miles. Keep slight left at the fork entering on-ramp toward US-422 W/ I-79 N/ New Castle.
Travel for short distance. Turn left onto US-422 W.
Proceed for 8.6 miles.
Go straight on US-422/business route. Drive for 2.2 miles.
Turn slight right onto E. Washington Street. Drive for 0.6 miles.
Turn right onto N. Mill Street.

District Offices

Knox Disctrict Office

White Memorial Building
310 Best Ave (physical address)
PO Box 669 (mailing address)
Knox, PA 16232
Phone: 814-797-1191

Tom Ridge Environmental Center

301 Peninsula Dr.
Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-833-7424

New Castle

121 North Mill Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: 814-656-3160

Northwest Community Information

DEP believes that it is vital for citizens to be informed about environmental issues in their communities, especially those issues that are of significant local interest and impact over an extended period of time. It is the purpose of the Community Involvement section to make information about major environmental issues within the 14 counties of northwestern Pennsylvania conveniently located and accessible to all residents.

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