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PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be assured that the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District is following health and safety guidance as prescribed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as New York State.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The office is open to the general public. Those entering the building, whether fully vaccinated or not, are required to wear a mask.
Clients
All clients whether vaccinated or not, must wear a mask or face covering during any in-person contact with our staff members, whether in the office or at your property for a field appointment.
We will continue to keep the public updated with any changes.
Please let us know if you have any questions and reach out to us by phone at (585)753-7380 or email mcswcd@monroecounty.gov
NYS Soil & Water Conservation Committee Announces Tier 4 Cost-Share Track
N.Y., June 21, 2021 – The New York State Soil & Water Conservation Committee (SWCC) has announced funding to advance Conservation District’s agricultural conservation goals outlined in their AEM Strategic Plan.
All farms with an AEM Tier 3 Plan or equivalent are eligible for this funding. The funding from the SWCC through AEM seeks to implement farm-specific, priority BMP systems. All BMP systems in the Agricultural Best Management Practices System Catalogue are eligible.
AEM is a voluntary, incentive-based program that helps farmers make common sense, cost-effective and science-based decisions to help meet business objectives while protecting and conserving the State’s natural resources. Farmers work with local AEM resources professionals to develop comprehensive farm plans using a tiered process.
AEM uses a five-tier voluntary approach to:
(1) keep track of current activities and potential environmental concerns
(2) assess existing stewardship and environmental concerns
(3) develop farm-specific conservation plans
(4) implement the best management practices identified in the plan
(5) update plans and conservation practices over time.
To apply for funding through the AEM program, interested farmers and landowners should contact the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District (contact info listed below).
For more information visit our AEM page.
Latest News
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SOIL & WATER PLANNING TECHNICIAN
The full description for the position, along with how to apply, can be found at the link below:
Recent Projects
Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation
We recently partnered with Monroe County Parks and New York State Parks to plant over 20,000 trees across Monroe County to replace ash trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer. Click here to learn more!
Japanese Angelica Tree Eradication
We partnered with FL-PRISM, Monroe County Parks, and SUNY Brockport to survey for and eradiate the recently discovered invasive Japanese Angelica Tree from parks in Monroe County. Click here to learn more!
Nature Based Shoreline
We worked to help restore over 350ft of shoreline on Irondequoit Bay to create a stable shoreline that reduces flood risk, controls erosion, and provides habitat to native wildlife. Click here to learn more!
Agricultural Programs
The District works hand in hand with local farmers to develop projects and protect natural resources that both help the farm and the environment. Click here to learn more!