Serving Elk County, Pennsylvania since 1962! Call Us: 814-776-5373
Elk
County
Conservation
District
Board of Directors
Mike Hovatter | Chairman
Russ Braun | Vice - Chairman
Greg Gebauer | Commissioner
Ray McMinn | Farmer Director
Andy Sorg | Farmer Director
Joe Labant | Public Director
Tom McMann | Public Director
Chris Smith | Associate Director​
Staff Members
District Manager
Kate Wehler, CPESC
814-776-5369
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District Administration
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Chapter 102: Erosion & Sediment Control
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Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Roads Program
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Chapter 105: Streams & Wetlands Permitting
Bio:
Kate, a native of Elk County, joined the Elk County Conservation District as the Resource Conservation Technician in 2014. Prior to working for the District, Kate worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at East Branch Lake and earned her Bachelors of Science degree with a concentration in Geology from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Kate is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and was promoted to District Manager in 2019. She loves all things "Elk County" and can be regularly found immersed in some outdoor activity or another. She loves spending time with her family, dogs, and friends enjoying all that northcentral/northwestern Pennsylvania has to offer.
Watershed Technician
Sarah Love
814-776-4609
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Water Monitoring Program
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Stream Improvement Projects
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AMD Reclamation
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Water Sampling
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Aquatic Habitat Improvement Projects
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Environmental Education
Bio:
Sarah joined the Elk County Conservation District in May of 2026. A native of Elk County, she received her Bachelors of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from PennWest Clarion University. Sarah likes to spend her free time outdoors and enjoys activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring public lands.
Resource Conservation Technician
Alyson Bevacqua
814-776-5388
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Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Roads Program
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Agriculture Activities
Bio:
Alyson joined the Elk County Conservation District in March of 2023. A native of Elk County, Alyson received her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies from Edinboro University. Beginning August 2022, Alyson began volunteering as a leader for The Girl Scouts of America.
Resource Conservation Technician
Juliana Silveri
814-776-5411
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Chapter 105: Stream & Wetland Permitting
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Invasive Species
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Environmental Education
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Social Media & Communications
Bio:
Juliana (or Juli) joined the Elk County Conservation District in November 2023. She received a degree in Environmental Communication, with a Minor in Biology from Saint Francis University. In her free time, Juli enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the outdoors.
Resource Conservation Technician
VACANT
814-776-5377
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Chapter 102: Erosion & Sediment Control
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Stormwater Management
Administration
Carole Johnson
814-776-5373
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District Administration
Bio:
Carole Johnson, an Elk County native, joined the Elk County Conservation District and the Elk County Community Recycling Center team as an Administrative Assistant in December of 2021. Previously, she worked at St. Marys Stone Mulch and More as their office manager and as an equipment operator for over nine years. Carole also has her QuickBooks Pro Advisor Bookkeeping certification and came to us with over 15 years of experience. In her free time, Carole enjoys traveling, working in her landscaping, ATV riding, and spending time with her family.