According to the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Chapter 102, any landowner who tills (including no-till) over 5,000 square feet or has animal heavy use areas (exposed, “brown” areas in pastures or exercise areas) of over 5,000 square feet is required to have an agricultural erosion and sediment control plan or conservation plan.
Conservation plans are typically written by trained professionals such as District staff, NRCS, or private consultants. There are options for landowners to complete their own plan, most notably the PA One Stop program, which can be found at paonestop.org.