Order fish and stock your pond!

The Pond Stocking program is underway.  Order on Shopify or call the office at (607) 756-5991.

There's still time to order seedlings!!

The SPRING PLANTING PROGRAM and ANNUAL TREE & SHRUB SALE is almost over!!  Lots of great tree and shrub seedlings are still available for your conservation planting projects.  Whether you have a few square feet or a few hundred acres, there is something for you.  We also offer conservation products like tree tubes, stakes, marking flags, fertilizer tablets, bird boxes and wildlife boxes.  Check the page under Services for basic info.  You can get to the Shopify Online site to order directly from this link.

Did you see the 2022 Annual Report?

Dwyer Park Community Forest Management Plan

Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) for Dwyer Park

Appendices for Dwyer Park CFMP

WELCOME MESSAGE

Cortland County SWCD is your local conservation and natural resource agency.  Feel free to peruse our website to see just a sampling of the types of information and services SWCD can provide.  Our programs and services are based on the needs and interests of county residents and communities, so feel free to contact us if you have questions or ideas! 

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an equal opportunity provider and employer. SWCD and employees are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program, service, or activity conducted or funded by SWCD.

Technical assistance is available free of charge and our programs are strictly voluntary.  SWCD is non-regulatory based on our belief that the most successful conservation is borne from self-motivation and personal stewardship ethics.            -Amanda

4-Hour DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Course

March 5, 2024

10 am - 2 pm

9:30 am registration  ~ Light refreshments provided

Register by returning this form or calling (607) 756-5991.  Payment can be made by check or credit card via Shopify.

WE ARE HIRING - SWCD ENGINEER

This is a unique opportunity to work with local government and landowners to implement conservation. Work will involve a variety of practices and support a team of conservation professionals that like to get things done in a practical and positive manner.  Generous salary and benefits package is being offered. View the announcement for more information.