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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.

What's Happening:


We have MOVED!
Please bear with us throughout our transition over the next few weeks.

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We are now located at 7356 East Road, Lowville (Outdoor Services Building).

Please do not use this address in Google Maps as they have not been updated!  

We are the Big Red Building on the corner of East Road and Rt 812.

Please Park and Enter through the rear of the garage due to parking lot construction. 

We are accepting Water Samples on Wednesdays Only between 8:00-10:00am.

If you call the office and no one answers, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Seeking Applicants for Water Quality Intern:
Applications are now due by May 28th.  Link to printable application below.

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June 11th- Soil & Water Board Meeting:
The SWCD Board of Directors monthly meeting will be held at the SWCD Office loccated at 7356 East Road Lowville on Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00AM.

August 13th- Soil & Water Board Meeting:
The SWCD Board of Directors monthly meeting will be held at the SWCD Office loccated at 7356 East Road Lowville on Tuesday, August 13th at 10:00AM.

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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
  • Annual Fish Fingerling 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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