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
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Caitlin ConnollyWilkes-Barre Regional Office Address: 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Phone #: 570-826-2436 Email: caconnolly@pa.gov
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Kaine DiehlMeadville Regional Office 230 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335 Phone #: 814-332-6824 kaidiehl@pa.gov
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Charles Heberlig IIISouthcentral Regional Office 909 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone #: 717-783-8167 chheberlig@pa.gov
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Rachael FishWilliamsport Regional Office 208 W. Third St., Suite 101 Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone #: 570-327-0519 rafish@pa.gov
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Chris SantoreSouthcentral Regional Office 909 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone #: 717-705-4700 chrsantore@pa.gov
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Ryan FurrerSouthwest Regional Office 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone #: 412-442-4097 rfurrer@pa.gov
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Janet CreeganWilkes-Barre Regional Office Address: 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Phone #: 570-826-2351 Email: jcreegan@pa.gov
