Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District

10/09/2026

The Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District (the District) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement and installation of a Motus Station on an existing tower, including all associated equipment and components necessary for a complete and operational system, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, New York. The RFP can be found at our website here:https://nassauswcd.org/gallery/NCSWCD%20Motus%20Tower%20RFP%20FINAL%2010.09.26.pdf

A Motus Station is an automated radio telemetry receiver station used to detect and track the movements of small, migratory wildlife. The station will become part of the Motus Wildlife Tracking System, a global collaborative research network launched by Birds Canada in 2014. The system enables researchers and conservation practitioners to collect movement data from animals equipped with small radio transmitters, providing valuable information on migration patterns, habitat use, stopover locations, and other aspects of wildlife ecology.

Please review the RFP carefully, including the project specifications, requirements, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the RFP and by the stated deadline. Proposals must likewise be prepared and submitted in accordance with the RFP requirements and received by the stated proposal deadline.

Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to receiving your proposal.

10/06/2026

Celebrate Long Island Sound Coastal Resilience Month with us!

Join us on Long Island for the 4th annual Long Island Sound Coastal Resilience Forum on October 27 and a Coastal Resilience Field Trip Tour on October 28.

Hosted by New York Sea Grant in partnership with the Long Island Sound Partnership and the Nassau and Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, these events bring communities and partners together to connect, share ideas, and learn about coastal resilience work across the region.

October 27 — Coastal Resilience Forum:
https://ow.ly/Aafm50ZShiP

October 28 — Coastal Resilience Field Trip Tour:
https://ow.ly/tMw250ZShiN

Register for one or both! You can also find more Coastal Resilience Month events happening around the Sound at https://ow.ly/z6gn50ZShiO

New York Sea Grant, Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District, Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

Did you know that there are 7 types of hawks present on Long Island, and 8 in New York State? Use your species ID skills and let us know which hawk you think this is!🦅

Based on the black-dashed and yellow-tipped feathers of its prey, we suspect the hawk caught a Northern Flicker.

09/17/2026

Happy SepticSmart Week! September 14-18
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Innovative / alternative onsite wastewater systems are a great way for homeowners to reduce their waste’s impact on the environment and the waterbodies that we cherish as Long Islanders.
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Consider applying to receive a grant towards the costs of installing a nitrogen-reducing system! Visit our website or call 516-364-5861 for more information.

09/08/2026

The Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District recently participated in an Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) meeting in Putnam County. As part of the meeting, we had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training at Ridge Ranch Farm, where we explored the various tiers of the AEM program and gained valuable insight into its application in agricultural conservation and environmental management.

To participate, farmers connect with their local Soil and Water Conservation District to progress through the confidential, AEM Conservation Tiers, below:

Tier 1 – Inventory current activities, interests, and potential environmental concerns of the farmer.

Tier 2 – Document current environmental stewardship and assess and prioritize areas of concern.

Tier 3 – Develop conservation plans addressing concerns and opportunities tailored to farm goals.

Tier 4 – Implement plans using available educational, technical, and financial assistance.

Tier 5 – Evaluate practices and plans for conservation and farm viability.

https://agriculture.ny.gov/soil-and-water/aem-planning-resources

08/28/2026

This week, the Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District partnered with LI Invasive Species Mgmt Area in Valley Stream to pull the aquatic invasive species Ludwigia peploide, commonly known as water-primose or floating primose-willow. This was a follow-up visit from our pull in October 2025 (swipe to the last photo to see last year's effort!), ultimately managing and reducing two populations of the plant and filling an additional 12 garbage bags.

This species is not to be confused with the native Ludwigia species which was also present in this stream. To properly identify the invasive Ludwigia, it is characterized by spoon-shaped, alternative leaves with yellow flowers.

Ludwigia peploides spreads rapidly and has severe consequences for the health of aquatic ecosystems and all the plants and animals that live there. This plant grows in dense mats, ultimately outcompeting native flora, reducing water quality, and interrupting stream flows. It also has a negative effect on aquatic recreation in many areas.
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08/12/2026

The Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting its next board meeting at the Town of Hempstead office on August 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, at 1401 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout, NY 11569.
Please call (516) 364-5860 or email Derek Betts at [email protected] for meeting information.

08/03/2026

The Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District attended the Long Island Sound Education Day in Washington DC! We discussed current federally funded LI Sound projects including the Nassau County SEPTIC Replacement Program.

We met with Congressman Lalota, Congressman Suozzi, Congressman Himes, Congressman Latimer, Congressman Courtney, Congresswoman Gillen, Senator Murphy, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Schumer & Senator Gillibrand.

Special thanks to Citizens Campaign for the Environment for putting together this great event every year!

07/16/2026

The Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce that eligible property owners can now receive up to $35,000 in reimbursement to upgrade their conventional septic or cesspool system to a nitrogen-reducing system as part of the Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness (S.E.P.T.I.C). Please visit our website (link in bio) or at nassauswcd.org/SEPTIC to review eligibility and program requirements.