Want to make a difference in your community?
Sign up today for the 30th Annual Cortland County River Clean-Up!
Make a positive impact on our environment by participating in the 30th Annual Cortland County River Clean-Up, sponsored by the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Bring your team and help clean up streams, lakes, and ponds throughout Cortland County!
What to Expect:
- Form teams and select a section of a stream, pond, or lake to clean up. Share this flyer!
- We will provide supplies and materials to teams that have registered in advance.
- Open to all ages and free to participate—clubs, school groups, and families are welcome!
Register Your Team:
- Sign up by September 16, 2026 to secure your supplies and select your waterbody. Use this registration form!
- Have questions or know someone who is interested? Contact us at (607) 756-5991 for more information.
Check out our 2025 Annual Report and learn about all the great work that SWCD completed last year! Click here to view or download!
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
