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View our 2023 Spring newsletter here: NEWSLETTER PAGE
The 2023 WNY Stormwater Management Training Series are now open for registration. Visit our stormwater page for more information.
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
Public Park Conservation Enhancement
We partnered with the Town/Village of East Rochester to plant a 550′ x 15′ riparian buffer along an eroding section of Irondequoit Creek in Legion Eyer Park, along with planting a pollinator meadow in a section of the park. The buffer will help protect water quality for years to come!
Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring
We partnered with SUNY Brockport to install and monitor 16 spotted lanternfly circle traps around eight Monroe County parks throughout the summer and fall. No SLF were found in 2022!
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Urban Agriculture
We partnered with Asbury First United Methodist Church and Cornell Cooperative Extension to create a community garden consisting of 10 raised garden beds on Asbury’s property. The garden produced over 250 lbs of produce which was distributed to their church community and donated to local food programs!
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!