Our Vision

Healthy Communities in Harmony with the Natural Environment

Our Mission

The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development  Council (PNERCD) is a ten county non-profit organization that brings together people, resources and projects to achieve responsible use and conservation of our region's natural, community, and economic resources.

Our Priorities

  • CLEAN WATER
  • RENEWABLE ENERGY
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & ORGANIC FOODS

What Do We Do?

The Pocono Northeast RC&D  Council (PNERCD​) carries out projects in our priority areas to achieve positive change in our local environment. Working with accomplished and capable partners, we utilize grants and contracts in "boots on the ground" efforts.

Who We Are

PNERCD is a 501(c)3 sponsorship-based nonprofit entity that is established and run by volunteers to carry out its mission. The Council is composed of community leaders in renewable energy, land conservation, water management,  and environmental enhancement. PNERCD Council covers a ten county, 5,527 square mile region in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Council region includes the counties of Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne.  There is a Board of Directors that sets policy, and provides input and expertise on projects, programs, and events. The Board consists of volunteer representatives of local government and the private sector who serve three-year terms. Committees carry out the planning and immediate oversight of active projects and priorities.

Officers & Board of Directors

Howard J Grossman (Chairman), Luzerne County; Jack Hanish (Vice-Chairman), Luzerne Conservation District; Wesley M. Keller, Forest Fire Specialist, DCNR Forestry (Secretary), Luzerne County; Gary H. Williams (Treasurer), Luzerne County Conservation District; Nancy Corbin, P.E., Columbia Conservation District