​Conservation District Field Representatives

There are eight CDFR positions in DEP throughout the state.  They are housed in the DEP Regional Offices and report to the Conservation District Support Section in Central Office. There are two CDFRs in the NE and SC Regions and one each in NW, NC, SW and SE Regions.

• First point of contact between the CD/DEP/SCC
• Provide training for new Directors, Managers and Staff
• Have at least a baseline knowledge of all CD programs
• Liaison between CD & Programs, Regions & CO
• Coordinate Roundtable Meetings & other trainings from the ROs
• Liaison between CD and County Commissioners/Chief Clerks
• Assist with director nominating process
• Assist CDs know who to contact for what at DEP and the SCC
• In Bay Regions, review of Bay Tech Contracts and Quarterlies
• Attend CD Board Meetings
• Provide DEP/SCC Talking Points at meeting
• Provide guidance on Sunshine Act, Right to Know and Pennsylvania Ethics Act
• Provide guidance on policy