Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District

07/02/2024

Outdoor Services Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 7/2/24.
We are very excited to be in our new location in the Outdoor Services Building.

07/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who stopped by today for our Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

06/17/2024

We are CLOSED Wednesday 6/19 for Juneteeth.
No Water Samples Accepted 6/19!

06/14/2024

Another Black River Watershed Conference in the history books held at View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. Over 80 presenters, participants and exhibitors gathered for the 14th annual conference illustrating projects being implemented and opportunities and services available to solve water quality challenges in the Black River Watershed. A beautiful day, wonderful venue, great food and networking enjoyed by those of us that work, live and recreate in the beautiful Black River basin. Thank you all for making this another successful event!

06/11/2024

On Wednesday, May 22, the Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation District held its annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® at the Lewis County Fairgrounds. The Safety Day teaches children lessons that help keep them, as well as their families, safe and healthy.

At the event, participants were divided into groups and took turns visiting 15 safety learning stations. This year, 274 fifth grade students along with 31 teachers and chaperones from 7 different Lewis County schools attended this event. 31 local volunteers were also on site dedicating their time to teach lessons or provide other program support.

The 2024 station lesson topics were: Bicycle Safety (Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club), 911 Emergency Phone Procedures (Lewis County Dispatch), Gun Safety (NYS DEC), Vaping/Tobacco Use Prevention (Lewis County Emergency Management), Fire Safety (Lowville Fire Dept.), Tractor Safety (Cazenovia Equipment of Lowville NY), Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention (Lewis County Public Health), Animal Safety (Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension), Grain Bin Safety (Gold Star Feed and Grain), Disability Awareness (Aaron Mayer), ATV Safety (Lewis County Recreation, Forestry & Parks), Snowmobile Safety (Mike Leviker), Look Alike Poisons (Lewis County Public Health), Electrical Safety (National Grid), and Internet Safety (Lake Effect Tech). The stations included hands on and/or visual demonstrations that helped to reinforce the various safety lessons instructed.

Each student that attended received a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® t-shirt and a take home bag containing a variety of items such as activity books, first aid kits, reusable hot/cold packs, sunglasses, safety brochures, key chains, pencils, stickers, neck gaiters, hand sanitizer and much more. Stewart’s Shops donated milk for the event.

We are always looking for local businesses to become involved in this event. To see how you or your business can help, volunteer, or to contribute, contact the District’s Treasurer and Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® Coordinator, Carla Yaw, at (315) 376-6122.

The Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to express our sincere gratitude to the local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their time and contributions that made this event possible and to the Lewis County Fair Board for the use of their facilities for the day!

06/06/2024

We will be closed Wednesday 6/19!
NO WATER SAMPLES accepted that day.
Please plan accordingly.

05/22/2024

Today the District held our annual Progessive Agriculture Safety Day (R) at the Lewis County Fairgrounds. Stay tuned for a full press release on our event!

05/14/2024

PLEASE SHARE!!
Deadline Extended for WQ Inern Applications! Now Due by 5/28!
Printable application is available on our website:
www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

05/09/2024

Water Quality Intern Applications Due Tomorrow 5/10! More info available on our website. Link in comments.

05/08/2024

05/07/2024

Reminder: Applications due this Friday, May 10th!
Water Quality Intern position opening May through August 2024! Application is available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

Water Quality Intern position opening May through August 2024! Application is available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
All applications must be received by May 10th.

04/30/2024

Water Quality Intern position opening May through August 2024! Application is available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
All applications must be received by May 10th.

04/25/2024

Tree and Shrub final pickup day is tomorrow from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Maple Ridge Center. If you pre-ordered don’t forget to come get your order. Current cash and carry inventory still available is pictured.
Thank you for a great first day!

04/24/2024

Tree & Shrub Pre-Orders are all packed and ready for pickup Thursday & Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Maple Ridge Center 7421 East Road Lowville.
Did you forget to order ahead? See followup comments on seedling and transplant availability.

04/22/2024

04/18/2024

Our office will be closed this morning for an off-site training event. We will reopen around 2:00pm.
Thank you!

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04/15/2024

04/15/2024

We are open at our new location, 7356 East Road (the former Lewis County Highway Building). Due to Parking Lot Construction, please park and enter through the rear of the building. From the rear entrance, we are the last door on the left. We accept water samples for Converse Labs Wednesday's only from 8:00-10:00AM.
Thank you!

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04/09/2024

We MOVED to Lowville 4/8!
Please bear with us throughout our transition over the next few weeks.

We WILL be accepting Water Samples at our new location, 7356 East Road, Lowville (Outdoor Services Building) on 4/10 8:00-10:00am. Park & Enter through the rear due to parking lot construction (look for signs).

If you call the office and no one answers, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are away from our desks unpacking.

Thank you for your understanding!

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04/02/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: WE ARE MOVING!
Please bear with us throughout our transition over the next few weeks.

We will be accepting Water Samples in Glenfield tomorrow 4/3 from 8:00-10:00am.
We will be accepting Water Samples at our new location, 7356 East Road, Lowville (Outdoor Services Building) on 4/10 8:00-10:00am.

If you call the office and no one answers, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding!

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03/27/2024

We have the following Bare Root Tree & Shrub Stock STILL AVAILABLE for order! These won't last long!
Call your order in to 315-376-6122 ASAP.
Order Form with Pricing is available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
**Quantities Updated 4/1 8:00am**
Sycamore- 30
Black Cherry- 10
Eastern Redbud- 30
Sugar Maple-30
Balsam Fir- 225
Douglas Fir- 180
White Spruce- 90
White Cedar- 10
Lilac- 20
Blackberry- 55
Raspberry- 55
Jersey Blueberry- 25
BlueCrop Blueberry- 35
Hosta Packet- 5
Perrenial Flower Packet- 2
Both Sunny & Shady Wildflower mixes are also available.

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.

03/20/2024

The Beaver River Career Showcase prepares students to become "Real World Ready". Michael Durant and Alexis Lyndaker represented the District by providing a display and answering questions from middle and high school students. They gave the students a good overview of what Soil and Water Conservation Districts do, as well as informing them of potential internships and jobs that can be available in this field. The District enjoys interacting with the students and is looking forward to next years career showcase.

03/18/2024

We have the following Bare Root Tree & Shrub Stock STILL AVAILABLE for order! These won't last long!
Call your order in to 315-376-6122 ASAP.
Order Form with Pricing is available on our website: www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com

**Quantities Updated 3/21 2:20PM**

Sycamore- 30
Black Cherry- 10
Eastern Redbud- 30
White Birch-20
Sugar Maple-30

Balsam Fir- 250
Douglas Fir- 180
Colorado Blue Spruce- 155
Norway Spruce-130
White Spruce- 90
White Cedar- 20

Lilac- 30
BlackBerry- 60
Raspberry-55
Jersey Blueberry- 20
BlueRay Blueberry- 35

Hosta Variety Packet- 5
Perrenial Flower Packet- 2

Both Sunny & Shady Wildflower mixes are also available.

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.

03/05/2024

Public Notice:
We will be closed 3/12-3/15.
No Water Samples will be accepted 3/13!

03/04/2024

Don't forget to get your tree orders in by Thursday!
Please note: Fraser Fir is SOLD OUT!

02/28/2024

Come join us at The Gathering Barn in Sackets Harbor and be a part of our workshop going over everything from converting from sand to solid bedding, to covers and flares! We have a handful of knowledgeable speakers lined up to present and some local farm panels to bounce your questions off of.
See flyer below for complete details.
Please register by 3/27/24

Jefferson and Lewis farms are invited to join us for a local Ag Workshop at The Gathering Barn in Sackets Harbor on April 3, 2024. This workshop will focus on the pros/cons of transitioning from sand to solid bedding, covers and flares, as well as what to expect with the new P-index requirements!



This FREE workshop includes a variety of speakers plus farm and funding panels. Lunch will be prepared by Delta Keeney, Wind Swept Meadows Farm.



Farms will receive helpful information and have an opportunity to ask questions. See the flyer below for more information.



Space is limited and registrations are due by March 27. To register call our office at (315) 782-2749 or click here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6F60icyaQ2m8faE5tpZMAQ #/registration

02/27/2024

TREE ORDERS are DUE NEXT THURSDAY!
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There will only be limited quantities available after that.
Visit our website for the order form.
www.lewiscountysoilandwater.com
You can call in your order to 315-376-6122 and we can process your order and payment right over the phone!