Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District

10/26/2022

Please share! Bids due by 4:30PM on November 7th.
Bids will be opened November 8th at 10:00AM prior to the District Board Meeting. Room 103 5960 Main Street, Glenfield NY.

10/24/2022

We have had a few questions on the all black caterpillars this year. See below:

10/19/2022

Governor Hochul Announces Over $13 Million to Protect Clean Water and Support New York Farmers in the Fight Against Climate Change

The District is proud to announce that we have successfully secured $562,589.00 to cost share implementation of Best Management Practices on four farms within the county. This funding was applied for through New York State's Dept of Agriculture and Markets AgNPS Round 28. Staff wrote two separate grant proposals which ranked 6th and 10th out of 80 applications!

Read more here:

Governor Hochul announced over $13 million has been awarded to protect clean water across New York State and help New York's farmers continue their work to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

09/29/2022

Please feel free to share!
Bids Due November 7th!
Bids will be publically opened at the SWCD Board Meeting on November 8th, 2022 at 10:00am

09/27/2022

Elm tree pest found in St. Lawrence County

Elm tree pest found in St. Lawrence County

The state Department of Environmental Conservation says the elm zigzag sawfly has been detected in three places.

09/27/2022

Full Double Rainbow over a corn field in Lowville last evening!🌈

08/09/2022

We are up and running at our temporary location! You can find us in room 104 of the former Glenfield Elementary School, 5960 Main Street Glenfield NY.
And yes, we are accepting Water Samples for Converse Labs here on Wednesday's from 8:00am - 10:00 am!
*Please note; Our mailing address has not been changed and will remain 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville NY.*

08/05/2022

Our office will be moving TODAY to the former Glenfield Elementary School, 5960 Main Street, Glenfield. All water samples will be accepted at the Glenfield location, Room 104, on Wednesdays between 8 and 10 am starting August 10th.

08/01/2022

Moving has begun!
Our building has started moving to the former Glenfield Elementary School. We are 6th on the list to be moved and an exact date has not yet been given to us, but it will be soon.
More information will be posted here and on our Website as it becomes available to us.
Please be patient with us as we will need time to make this transition.
It is always best to call ahead and make an appointment so we can best serve you, especially during this time!
Thank You!

07/29/2022

Are you ready for Riverfest? Tomorrow morning starting at Naumburg (Castorland) boat launch, the Deer River boat launch is the midpoint, ending in West Carthage/Carthage!! Register ahead at the Chamber’s website: https://adirondackstughill.com/event/riverfest/.

07/27/2022

Congratulations to Julius Guinard!
There were 326 entries for our Rain Barrell giveaway at the Lewis County Fair and Julius was drawn as the winner! 👏👏👏

07/25/2022

Fish Fingerling Sale Cancelled for 2022!

Unfortunately, due to a major increase in costs and our partnering District not participating this year, there will be NO FISH SALE THIS FALL.

07/20/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE - WE ARE MOVING!

As most of you may know, a lot of construction and renovation is taking place within the County. A new County Highway building is being constructed and the Social Services building is undergoing a major renovation. After these projects are completed the old County Highway building will also be renovated and will become our new home. Because projects are happening simultaneously we required a temporary office space.

Sometime in the next few weeks we will be leaving our Outer Stowe Street location and will not be returning. Our temporary office will be located at 5960 Main Street Glenfield NY 13343, Room 104 of the former Glenfield Elementary School. This will be our home in the interim until the renovations of our new offices are complete at the corner of NYS Route 812 and the East Road.

Moving from our current building will begin on August 1st, and will start with the Dept. of Social Services. We are 6th on the list to be moved, but do not have a concrete date as to when it will happen yet.

Please check our website and FaceBook page for up to date information on the move.

Please continue to use our current mailing address until we post notice that it has changed.

We will continue to take water samples on Wednesdays only between 8:00am and 10:00am at our new location.

Please be patient with us as we are packing to make the transition.
As always, there are times all staff will be needed in the field and it is best to call ahead and make an appointment so that we can best serve you.

We apologize for any confusion. If you are unsure of where we are or have questions feel free to call our office at 315-376-6122.

Thank you!

07/18/2022

It's FAIR WEEK!
Be sure to stop and visit our booth under the grandstand.
Come see the Pollinator Poster Contest Winners, our Rain Barrell Display, and even enter for a chance to win a free Rain Barrell of your own! Our mascot, Ronny Raindrop, may even be making an appearance, so keep your eye out for him!
There will be times we cannot be in the office this week, so please call ahead to make an appointment. 315-376-6122
See you at the fair! 🎪🎡🎢🎠

07/06/2022

Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District | New York

We received an impressive 80 ENTRIES for the Pollinator Poster Contest!
Winning Posters will be on display at our booth under the grandstand during the Lewis County Fair.
All poster submissions can be viewed by clicking the link on our websites home page! www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
Visit our website to see all of the students creativity!

Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District provides assistance to landowners and municipalities of Lewis County NY specializing in the conservation of natural resources and improving water quality.

06/16/2022

Students- DON'T FORGET to get your Pollinator Poster Contest Entries In!
The District is still taking submissions from students for their Summer Poster Contest. This year's theme is “Where would we BEE without pollinators?” Entries are due by July 1st on 8.5x11" paper. Include students Name, Address and Grade Level on the back. CASH PRIZES! Winners artwork will be displayed at our booth at the Lewis County Fair. Mail submissions to: Lewis County SWCD 5274 Outer Stowe St, Ste 1 Lowville NY 13367 or scan and email to [email protected] .
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity!

06/14/2022

*UPDATE*
Our phone service has been restored! Thank you for your patience!

Our phones are down temporarily. We apologize for the inconvenience and will let you know when our phone service has been restored.

06/09/2022

Today the District visited South Lewis’s 3rd grade classes to teach water conservation. The team did three demonstrations with the first being a ground water model. The second was a demonstration showing the effects streams and rivers can have on eroding our banks. The final was a demonstration on nonpoint source pollution and its effects on our watershed. At the end the students divided up into two groups and competed in a game of Water Jeopardy. Even while having to adapt to weather, the day turned out to be full of fun and education!

06/09/2022

Yesterday's 12th Annual Black River Watershed Conference was a great success! Thank you to all who attended!

06/06/2022

NO WATER SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8th. We will be CLOSED to host an off-site event.
Thank you!

05/20/2022

Lyons Falls History thanks Lewis County Water and Soil Department for coming today and hydro seeding the lawn at the Storms House.

05/16/2022

FINAL DAY to REGISTER!
It's the last day to register for the Black River Watershed Conference! The event will be held at 3 Willows Event Center, Lyons Falls on Wednesday, June 8th! For more information and the registration form visit: https://tughill.org/2022-black-river-watershed-conference/3
Email or call in registrations to: [email protected] or 315-376-6122

05/03/2022

The District is organizing their Summer Poster Contest again this year for all student age groups. The theme is “Where would we BEE without pollinators?” Please see the attached flyer for details. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity! 🐝🌼🌻

04/25/2022

THANK YOU for another great Tree Sale!
12,975 trees & shrubs were sold and planted thanks to all of our customers!

We continue to receive calls looking for extras.
Sorry... We're sold out!
Look for the 2023 Order Form to be released in January.

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day, Everyone!
Staff are at the Maple Ridge Center for day 2 of pre-ordered tree distribution. Don’t forget to come pick up your orders! 😃 🌳 🌲

04/21/2022

IT’S TREE PICK UP DAY!
Your pre-orders are packed and ready for pick up at the Maple Ridge Center. Come today or tomorrow between 8:00am and 4:30pm to grab your orders!

04/13/2022

04/11/2022

Photos from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's post

04/07/2022

SEEKING SUMMER INTERN!
The Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking applications to fill a Pratt-Northam Water Quality Intern Position. This temporary position is 40 hours per week, up to 350 hours, running May through August of 2022.
Applicants Must:
- Be 18 years of age and have a valid NYS driver’s license
- Live in Lewis County, Carthage or Boonville area (area designated by Pratt-Northam)
- Be enrolled in college in a subject area related to the position for the fall semester of 2022

This intern position will include but is not limited to:
Assisting with data collection, maintenance and monitoring of stream gauges in the Black River Watershed. Assist in inventory, assessment and control of invasive species. Prepare materials for educational events such as the Lewis County Fair and Riverfest. Participate in surveying, installation and inspection of best management practices, prepare SEQR Environmental Assessment forms and assist landowners with environmental permits. The District will work with any participating college to offer college credit for the internship.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, application and resume to [email protected] by May 9, 2022.
For more information call the District at (315) 376-6122.

A fillable application form is available on our website www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

04/04/2022

THINK SPRING!
***Quantities Available have been updated in this post as of 4/6 4:15 pm***
The Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District has a very limited supply of BARE ROOT Trees, Shrubs, and Berry Bushes left available for purchase from our Spring sale.
Pick up is in Lowville on 4/21 or 4/22. Visit our website to view the order form for information and pricing.
www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
Phone in your order to 315-376-6122

Here are the species and quantities still available to purchase:
SEEDLINGS
Black Cherry 65
White Oak 100
River Birch 10

SHRUBS & FRUIT
Butterfly Bush 30
Elderberry 30
Blackberry 42
Raspberry 19
Jersey Blueberry 31
BlueRay Blueberry 5

CONSERVATION PACKETS
Bird & Butterfly Pack 8
Nut Tree Pack 6
Hosta Variety Pack 5
Edible Fruit Pack 8

03/29/2022

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM!!!
Cover Crop Focus Group for Farmers in NNY (Virtual) When: Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm EST Where: on Zoom https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92152781153?pwd=MlpFK2lxNmRmeWVhQ2NUY0thQTkrUT09
Cornell University and the Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District invite cover crop growers in Northern New York to participate in a virtual focus group. This event aims to create a space for growers to share about their experiences and management strategies, learn from each other, and inform further cover crop, specifically rye, research. At the completion of the focus group, we hope to better understand farmer needs, challenges, successes, and interests while growing cover crops in Northern New York. This focus group will take place from 7-8:30pm on March 29, 2022 via Zoom. This project is funded by Northern New York Agricultural Development Program and hosted by Virginia Moore’s laboratory in Cornell University’s School of Integrative Plant Science.

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03/17/2022

TREES, SHRUBS, FRUIT- LAST OF STOCK!
This is all that remains. Don't wait. We will sell out quickly.
Call 315-376-6122 to order!🌲🌳
(Order forms for pricing info available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com)

SEEDLINGS
Colorado Blue Spruce 30
Black Cherry 75
White Oak 100
River Birch 75

TRANSPLANTS
Douglas Fir 150
Colorado Blue Spruce 250

SHRUBS & FRUIT
Lilac 25
Butterfly Bush 30
Elderberry 50
Blackberry 45
Raspberry 50
Jersey Blueberry 65
BlueRay Blueberry 40

CONSERVATION PACKETS
Bird & Butterfly Pack 9
Nut Tree Pack 7
Hosta Variety Pack 7
Edible Fruit Pack 8

03/08/2022

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Cover Crop Focus Group for Farmers in NNY (Virtual)

When: Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm EST

Where: on Zoom https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92152781153?pwd=MlpFK2lxNmRmeWVhQ2NUY0thQTkrUT09

Cornell University and the Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District invites cover crop growers in Northern New York to participate in a virtual focus group. This event aims to create a space for growers to share about their experiences and management strategies, learn from each other, and inform further cover crop, specifically rye, research. At the completion of the focus group, we hope to better understand farmer needs, challenges, successes, and interests while growing cover crops in Northern New York. This focus group will take place from 7-8:30pm on March 29, 2022 via Zoom. This project is funded by Northern New York Agricultural Development Program and hosted by Virginia Moore’s laboratory in Cornell University’s School of Integrative Plant Science.

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

03/07/2022

Please Share! LAST CHANCE! Tree Orders Due Thursday 3/10!
After that it's going to be very slim pickin's.
These numbers are constantly changing as there are numerous orders coming in. View the order form on our website (www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com), and call in your order today to 315-376-6122! We will completely sell out!

As of now, here is what's still available:

Seedlings:
Colorado Blue Spruce- 365
Black Cherry- 250
White Oak- 265
River Birch- 200

Transplants:
Colorado Blue Spruce- 790
Douglas Fir- 320

Fruit & Shrubs:
Lilac- 281
Butterfly Bush-350
Elderberry- 249
Blackberry- 183
Raspberry- 355
Jersey Blueberry- 311
BlueRay Blueberry-298

Conservation Packets:
Bird & Butterfly-18
Nut Tree- 12
Hosta Variety Pack- 13
Edible Fruit Pack- 24

Lots of Wildflower Seeds Still available.

03/02/2022

TREE SALE REMINDER!!!
Orders with payment are due next week on the 10th. Some trees are selling out. Still lots of Fruit Bushes and Shrubs and Conservation Packets.
Check out our website to see what is still available and to obtain an updated order form!
www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

02/23/2022

Water Quality | Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District | New York

Tree Sale Update:
The Following items are SOLD OUT...

Norway Spruce Seedling
Norway Spruce Transplant
Balsam Fir Transplant
White Spruce Transplant
Fraser Fir Transplant

You can phone your orders in to the office at 315-376-6122.
Order Foms are available on our website:
www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District provides assistance to landowners and municipalities of Lewis County NY specializing in the conservation of natural resources and improving water quality.

02/19/2022

NWS: Flood WARNING continues for Lewis County through Saturday afternoon

NWS: Flood WARNING continues for Lewis County through Saturday afternoon

LEWIS COUNTY: FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * WHAT...Flooding will continue today, caused by possible ice jams and recent excessive rainfall and snowmelt. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following county, Lewis. High water will continue ...

02/18/2022

🌲 TREE SALE UPDATE 🌳
Tree seedlings and transplants are selling fast. Pictured is the updated species availability as of February 18, 2022! Visit our website for an order form: lewiscountysoilandwater.com! Please remember to reference this update for seedling and transplant availability.

02/16/2022

Water Quality | Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District | New York

We are excited to announce that our NEW WEBSITE is LIVE!
Please give it a visit and see what's new here at the District.
(For those of you still looking to obtain a printable Tree Order Form, they are available on our home page)

https://www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com/

Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District provides assistance to landowners and municipalities of Lewis County NY specializing in the conservation of natural resources and improving water quality.

02/15/2022

Riparian Buffer Survey

Riparian Buffer Survey

Research Description: The primary purpose of this survey is to obtain data for my graduate thesis research at SUNY ESF. These survey responses will allow me to understand landowners' perspective on riparian buffers and their impact on the environment and their livelihood. These responses will also b...