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Secretary McDonnell Recognizes Conservation District Staff with High Achievement in Clean Water Academy

PA Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell speaks during the Clean Water Academy recognitions on February 16, 2022.

During the 2022 Building for Tomorrow Staff Conference, PA Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell recognized conservation district staff with exceptionally high achievement in the Clean Water Academy

The following individuals were recognized for the most courses completed:

  1. Jake Kennedy – PACD (previously interned at Armstrong Conservation District)
  2. Brianna Osborne – Warren
  3. Taylor Lawrence – Berks
  4. Brady Byers – Franklin
  5. Adam Seitz – Lancaster
  6. Steve Beach – Blair
  7. Hank Bradish – Westmoreland
  8. Christina Anders – Adams
  9. Keith Stetsko – Allegheny
  10. Dave Taylor – Wyoming

The Secretary also recognized the following districts for having the highest number of completed courses:

  1. Lancaster
  2. Washington
  3. Wyoming
  4. Allegheny
  5. Berks
  6. Beaver
  7. Armstrong
  8. Blair
  9. York
  10. Chester

Conservation district staff with the most courses completed will receive a signed certificate from Secretary McDonnell.