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Local Conservationists Recognized

Local Conservationists Recognized

The NYS Conservation District Employees Association, Inc. (NYSCDEA) held their annual meeting, training and Awards Banquet last week in Syracuse.  Amanda Barber received her 35 year pin and award, Matt Swayze, NYSDEC Forester, was awarded the 2024 Partner Award for...

WE ARE HIRING!

WE ARE HIRING!

Apply now for Conservation Aide positions.  A temporary Conservation Aide is currently available.  A resume and cover letter should be sent to: Amanda Barber, District Manager Cortland County SWCD 100 Grange Place, Room 202 Cortland, NY 13045 Email:...

SWCD Representatives visit Albany

SWCD Representatives visit Albany

Board representatives and staff visited Albany this week.  Meetings were held with nine members of the legislature to educate them about SWCD programs and discuss issues impacting conservation activities. Pictured below are Tracey Evanick, board member, Kim Cameron,...

CNY Grazing Conference

CNY Grazing Conference

CORTLAND - Are you interested in learning more about adaptive grazing management, innovative farming techniques and what practices other successful grazers are implementing on their farms? Please join us to hear keynote speaker, Russ Wilson and other local grazers on...

Public Info. Session – Dwyer Park Community Forest Plan

Dwyer Park Forest Management Plan Progresses

The Community Forest Management Plan is being drafted with input from stakeholders.  A public meeting is being planned for late March to present the draft plan and solicit feedback from the community. Follow these links to the Inventory and updated iTree analysis. The...

Dwyer Park Forest Inventory Complete

Dwyer Park Forest Inventory Complete

SWCD convened a meeting with key stakeholders to review the findings of the forest inventory at Dwyer Park and begin getting feedback for the forest management plan.  The Dwyer Park forest consists of over 33 species of trees, and nearly 3500 trees of qualifying size...