Grant funding available - Call (607) 756-5991 by October 31st!
The Climate Resilient Farming (CRF) program provides funding for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance on-farm adaptation and resiliency to changing climate conditions. A variety of projects are eligible including soil health practices, forestry, water management and stream stabilization, nutrient management, etc. Call the office to discuss your project and how it may fit into a CRF application. To learn more and read details from the Request for Proposals, you can go to the Department of Agriculture website here.
The new Stream Corridor Management Program makes funds available for creating healthy stream corridor systems that will improve water quality, reduce erosion and sedimentation, improve wildlife habitat, and support the long-term health of our natural environment. Preference will be given to projects within the Great Lakes Watershed. More complete details can be obtained here.
Contact the office by October 31st to be eligible to apply for these funding opportunities.
WELCOME MESSAGE
Cortland County SWCD is your local conservation and natural resource agency. Feel free to peruse our website to see just a sampling of the types of information and services SWCD can provide. Our programs and services are based on the needs and interests of county residents and communities, so feel free to contact us if you have questions or ideas!
Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. SWCD and employees are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, age, marital status, military status, family/parental status, domestic violence victim status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, prior civil rights activity, and shall follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law regarding non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest in any program, service, or activity conducted or funded by SWCD.
Technical assistance is available free of charge and our programs are strictly voluntary. SWCD is non-regulatory based on our belief that the most successful conservation is borne from self-motivation and personal stewardship ethics. -Amanda
WE ARE HIRING!
SWCD Engineer: This is a unique opportunity to work with local government and landowners to implement conservation. Work will involve a variety of practices and support a team of conservation professionals that like to get things done in a practical and positive manner. Generous salary and benefits package is being offered. View the engineer announcement for more information.
