About Us
mission statement
The Cambria County Conservation District believes that the stewardship of natural resources enhances everyone’s quality of life.
We provide leadership, education, technical assistance, projects, and create collaborative partnerships.
staff
Anna Itle
Assistant Manager Resource Specialist
Manages the Dirt & Gravel and Low Volume Road Program
Handles permitting and inspections of earth disturbances and stream encroachment projects
Mary Ellen Bard
Event Coordinator/Office Assistant
Coordinates district events and assists with office management.
Bryan Rabish
Watershed Specialist
Handles watershed issues throughout the county
Handles permitting and inspections of earth disturbances and stream encroachment projects
Mark Stockley
Project Manager
Assists with Farmland Preservation Program
Affiliate coordinator of Keep Cambria County Beautiful
Administrator of Chesapeake Bay Program
Chris Kerr
Resource Specialist
Handles permitting and inspections of earth disturbance and stream encroachment projects
No Till Drill
Jackie Ritko
Resource Conservation Supervisor
Handles watershed issues throughout the county
Oversees coordination of Environmental Education programs including Envirothon
Shannon Pierce
Agriculture Resource Specialist
Handles Manure Managment Plans and Agriculture E&S Plans.
GIS Farmland Preservation Mapping
Shannon hall
Farmland Preservation Specialist and Fiscal Coordinator
Farmland Preservation and financial record keeping
Courtney Franklin
Administrative Assistant
Front Desk
Assists in district programs
Oversees district’s social media presence
Sarah McMullen
Conservation Programs Specialist
Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
Assists in other district programs
board of directors
Cambria County Conservation District Directors
Dennis Beck, Chairman
Bob Davis, Vice-Chairman
Martin Westrick, Secretary/Treasurer
Tom Chernisky, Commissioner Director
Zach Itle, Farmer Director
James Benshoff, Farmer Director
David Hegemann, Public Director
John Nibert, Public Director
David Stolz, Farmer Director
Associate Directors
Ray Gorman
Patti Pileski
James Greco
Christina Hines
Robb Piper
Contact Information
Cambria County Conservation District
401 Candlelight Drive
Suite 229
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Phone: 814-472-2120
Fax: 814-472-0686
hours
Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm