Kent Conservation District

08/14/2026

Septic Tank Pump Out Cost-Share Funding Available Through the Kent Conservation District

Do you own a home located in New Castle, Kent or Sussex County Delaware serviced by a septic tank and located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed? If you do, you may qualify to receive up to $200 in grant funding for septic tank pump out. Requirements to participate are:
• Home owned and located in Delaware within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (rental homes are not eligible to participate in this program),
• Last septic tank pump out must have been performed 3 years ago or more,
• Must use pre-approved hauler (list of pre-approved haulers located on website)
• Proof of address required (copy of utility bill)

Find complete details about this grant program on the Kent Conservation District website at www.kentcd.org. Information can also be obtained by emailing [email protected] or
by calling the Kent Conservation District office at
302-608-5370.

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08/05/2026

A huge thank you to Air Enterprises for hosting the Kent Conservation District's Cover Crop Presentation and Demonstration at the Chandelle Airport on August 3, 2026. The event kicked off with Justin Hoffman, a pilot and previous owner of Air Enterprises, discussing the many flight logistics of cover crops applied through aerial application. After Justin’s presentation he and Ben Beaven, the new owner of Air Enterprises, provided participants with the opportunity to see the airplanes up close in the hangar. The group then listened to a presentation by Cara Peterson, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland, regarding the planting of cover crops using different interseeding methods. She also discussed varying methods of cover crop termination and the impacts of cover crops on soil moisture. Aaron Thompson, a cover crop program participant, described the soil and crop benefits he has received by planting cover crops on his farm. The event closed with owner Ben Beaven wowing the crowd with a live demonstration of aerial cover crop application. Guests were also treated to a boxed lunch from Skyline Catering.

07/27/2026

When you are visiting the Delaware State Fair, don’t forget to stop by the Commodities Building and check out the NRCS/DACD sponsored conservation display. There is lots of information available on how you can play a part in soil and water conservation along with free giveaways.

07/20/2026

Check out the Odessa High School FFA, Delaware’s winning Envirothon team, proudly displaying their Delaware Envirothon shirts at the NCF Envirothon Competition. Let’s go Delaware!!!

07/16/2026

Good Luck to Delaware’s Envirothon Team on its’ way to the 2026 NCF Envirothon Competition in Starkville, Mississippi!! Do your thing Odessa High School FFA!!!

06/11/2026

We had a great turnout today for our Soil Carbon Amendment Program Breakfast catered by Skyline Catering. Our attendees had the opportunity to learn about the benefits of Soil Carbon Amendments and how it can work for their operations.

Drew Harris, University of Delaware - Kent County Ag Extension Agent spoke about the soil health benefits the program can provide and how it can be utilized on farmland in Kent County. Matt Webber, Kent Conservation District Board Member and program participant spoke about his experiences in utilizing the program on his farm.

A special thank you to our presenters, partners, and attendees for sharing their knowledge and experiences. Events like these provide valuable opportunities for farmers, landowners, and conservation professionals to connect and discuss strategies for building healthier soils. We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success. We look forward to continuing the conversation about soil health and conservation practices throughout the year.

If you would like more information on Soil Carbon Amendments, please contact our office at 302-608-5370.

04/28/2026

During yesterday‘s 2026 Governor’s Conservation Awards, the Kent Conservation District awarded Gregg and Stephanie Knutsen of G&S Dairy our Agricultural Award for their dedication to agricultural conservation and stewardship. The Delaware State Fair Route 13 Pond Improvements Project received our Urban Award for its’ proactive and innovative stormwater management and infrastructure stewardship on a failing stormwater pond located on the Delaware State Fairgrounds.  The design and construction of this project was guided by Leroy and Bruce Betts. Representative Charles Postles, Jr. received the Legislator of the year Award for his support of conservation work in Kent County. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!!

04/23/2026

Congratulations to the Odessa High School FFA Envirothon Team on their win!! Thank you to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors of this year’s event. Special thanks to the Sussex Academy Elementary School for hosting the 2026 Delaware Envirothon.

Odessa High School’s FFA and Agriscience team celebrated earning first place in the 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship, held at Sussex Academy — marking their second consecutive win. 🌿

Now in its milestone 30th year, Envirothon is a statewide environmental education competition sponsored by DNREC. This year, nine high schools and one 4-H club fielded a record 23 teams that spent the school year preparing to test their knowledge of aquatic ecology, soils and land use, wildlife, forestry and the current environmental issue of nonpoint source pollution mitigation.

After more than three hours of testing, the Odessa team was crowned state champion and will represent Delaware at the National Conservation Foundation International Envirothon in Mississippi this July.

04/16/2026

Funding is still available for this program through the Kent Conservation District and can be used on septics located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in ANY county of Delaware. Check out our website at kentcd.org or call us at 302-608-5370 for all the details.

Please help us spread the word about our Septic Pump-Out Cost-Share Program! Up to $200 available to homeowners to help pay for the cost of septic tank maintenance if you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed! Visit our website at www.kentcd.org to apply. Please share, share, share!

04/15/2026

It’s official, 2026 Stewardship Week will be the week of April 26th - May 3rd.