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"Guarding & Enhancing Our Natural Resources for Tomorrow"

Located in Northern New York, just forty miles from Canada,  Lewis County is home to the Black River Valley, the Adirondack Park and the Tug Hill Plateau. 
Our goal is to assist our local citizens and farmers in protecting and enhancing the natural resources and ecology of our beautiful county.

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Due to the nature of our work, we cannot always be in the office. A large part of what we do involves getting out into the field and implementing conservation projects. While we do our best to keep the office open during regular hours, there are times when it will be closed. 
Please call ahead to ensure someone is in the office or to schedule an appointment. 
We accept Water Samples on Wednesdays Only between 8:00-10:00am.
Bottles are available outside our office if staff are working in the field.
Thank you for your understanding!

What's Happening:

2025 Tree & Shrub Sale:
We are still accepting orders for our annual tree and shrub sale. Stock is limited, but we will sell as long as it's available.  Some items are Sold Out and inventory is going fast. Order now, pick up April 24th or 25th. 
         Please call for current availability and to order. 315-376-6122

 

15th Annual Black River Watershed Conference set for June 2-3:
Save the date! The Black River Watershed Conference will be held June 2nd & 3rd at the Hilton Garden Inn in Watertown! Stay tuned for registration information to be realeased.

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April 8th- Soil & Water Board Meeting:
The SWCD Board of Directors monthly meeting will be held at the SWCD Office located at 7356 East Road Lowville on Tuesday, April 8th at 10:00AM

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Thank you for your interest in our conservation efforts!

SERVICES

  • Rentals
    • 15' No-Till Drill
    •   7' No-Till Seeder
    • Skidder Bridges
  • Soil Group Worksheets
  • Municipal Hydroseeding
  • Dry Hydrant Design
  • Mined Land Reclamation Plans
  • Invasive Species Management
  • Geographic information System
  • Water Quality
  • Erosion Control
  • Technical Assistance
  • Permit Assistance
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Water Sample Drop Off Point

PROGRAMS

  • Ag Non-Point Source Funding Opportunities (AgNPS)
  • Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)
  • Finger Lakes Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA)
  • NYS Grown & Certified Program
  • Annual Tree & Shrub Sale

EDUCATION

  • Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (R)
  • FFA Land Judging Competition
  • Conservation Field Day
  • Family Farm Day
  • Black River Watershed Conference
  • Riverfest
  • Soil Health Workshops
  • Project Tours
  • Classroom Educational Events
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