E&S Control 4-Hr Course
This is a New York State endorsed erosion and sediment control course that will meet the requirements described by the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location: New York State Grange
100 Grange Place
Cortland, NY 13045
Time: Registration – 9:30am
10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $75 per person - Cash/Check/Online-Shopify Payment *Please pre-register and pay before March 27, 2026
Annual Tree Sale for 2026 is NOW LIVE!
We are offering a wide variety of seedlings, transplants, berries, and even have some new species additions. We have 43 species to chose from, so check out the sale today. More information is on the tree sale web page.
Pick up will be April 23, 2026 at the Cortland County Fairgrounds.
POND STOCKING PROGRAM
Do you have a pond in need of fish?!?! Well you are in luck!! Cortland SWCD is having its annual Pond Stocking Sale starting immediately and running until April 17th, 2026. There is a variety of fish offered and special instructions on our flyer, so please read carefully. All program information, as well as links to permits can be found on our pond stocking page.
Pick up for the fish is May 1, 2026 at 9:30 in the parking lot of the NYS Grange Building (100 Grange place, Cortland NY 1304). The fish will be pre-bagged with oxygen water, so no need to bring a bucket and water.
Order tree and pond stocking supplies today https://cortlandsoilandwaterconservationdistrict.myshopify.com/
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 manner. Generous benefits package is being offered. View the engineer announcement for more information. Salary negotiable.
Two technical positions are open - Conservation Assistant or Natural Resource Conservationist - depending on skills and experience. Positions will perform role of Forestry Technician and Agricultural Planner assisting local landowners with best management practice implementation. Complete the Civil Service application for Conservation Assistant and Natural Resource Conservationist titles to apply. View the announcement for more information. Salary - $52,364 - $64,017
