Protecting our natural resources

Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a unique unit of local government that was founded in 1945. Our mission is to assist agricultural producers, rural landowners and municipalities with the management, conservation and best use of our natural resources. Our highest priorities are to protect the County’s soil and water resources while maintaining the viability of agriculture as a preferred land use.

 

Announcements:

 Water Testing Labs List & Dept. of Health Information Sheet

While the Washington County SWCD is very interested in water quality, we are not certified to test water and do not have a water testing lab.  If a person has concerns regarding their water source(s), we have a list of NYS Certified Labs for water testing or we recommend they contact the Department of Health regarding specific water quality concerns.  Please see the fact sheet with contact information on bottom of second page for Dept. of Health.

 

  Request for Assistance Form Please complete and return form to office if you need technical assistance

 

Next Board Meeting: October 16 at 10 am

 

 2024 Minutes of Board Meetings

2023 Minutes of Board Meetings

 

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Upcoming Events!

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Forestry Workshop

Forest Health and HWA Workshop

Washington County SWCD has partnered with Warren County SWCD, Lake George Land Conservancy and NYS Conservation District Employee Association to put on a Forest Health workshop featuring the threats and impacts of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid on hemlock trees. Sign up by going to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District’s website!

Register at this link: Eastern Hemlocks, Forest Health, and Threats to the Future – Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (warrenswcd.org)