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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...

Invasive Species Awareness Week is June 6-12

New York State's ninth annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) will be celebrated June 6-12. NYISAW is an educational campaign featuring statewide events that encourage New Yorkers to learn about invasive species and help protect the state's resources from the...

Water Festival June 4, 2022

Water Festival June 4, 2022

The Water Festival is back and better than ever!  Visit the Cortland Water Works on Saturday, June 4th with your family to learn about our water resources.  Participate in water trivia contests and the local water taste test. Play in the sand box, make bubbles, have...

It’s Time to Get Growing!

It’s Time to Get Growing!

It's gardening season! Time to start seeds indoors so they will be ready to transplant outside.  If you are lucky enough to have the right facilities, maybe you can even start planting outside. If you are beginning gardening, or maybe you are looking to try something...

Now Hiring!

Now Hiring!

 SWCD has multiple immediate position openings for work under various grants and contracts.  Internships and temporary Civil Service positions are available now.  Please review the announcement and apply as soon as possible. We are seeking enthusiastic,...

Forested Pollinator Habitats

Forested Pollinator Habitats

Are you interested in planting trees on your property? Do you want to enhance habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects, and help fight climate change?  Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking for interested landowners who...

Funding for New Cover Crop Acres!

Funding for New Cover Crop Acres!

Are you interested in incorporating cover crops into your cropping systems?  Technical and financial assistance may be available this fall for farms in Cortland County.  Contact the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) at (607) 756-5991 by...

Administrative Position Open

We are hiring! Secretary/Treasurer of the Board Temporary (up to 6 months) Full Time/Part Time – hours TBD This is an administrative position that involves responsibility for maintaining the official financial accounts and records of Cortland County's Soil and Water...