Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District

08/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited us at Pet Rock in the Park in Deering Oaks today! We had a lot of fun handing out dog owner goody bags and talking about the hazards of poo-llution 🐾🐕🌱

08/30/2026

Don’t bring an unwanted guests to your Labor Day Weekend celebration. Invasive forest pests are easily moved when we transport firewood.

08/29/2026

Protect the places you love. Keep firewood local. Find local firewood sellers at firewoodscout.org/resources/ME.

08/27/2026

Look for holes in your trees. In the summer, adult ALB beetles chew their way out of host trees, leaving ¼-inch round exit holes.

08/25/2026

Portland in September? Say less.🦞

Let’s be honest: you could spend next week answering emails at your desk, or you could spend it in Portland, Maine—where the weather is at its absolute peak, the coastal vibes are immaculate, and the stormwater conversations are surprisingly electrifying.

🌊 September 3-4. Registration closes soon, secure your spot for next week now!
www.cumberlandswcd.org/stormwater-conference

08/24/2026

🚨URGENT: Registration for Storm BMP: The Real World Closes Soon!
Don't miss the region's premier stormwater event, Maine Stormwater Conference, September 3-4, 2026 in Portland, ME

https://www.cumberlandswcd.org/stormwater-conference

08/24/2026

🚨 Contractors & Inspectors: Upgrade your skills and stay compliant! 🚨

Join the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District for our upcoming training: Stream Crossing Installation Practices.

Whether you're looking to enhance site sustainability, ensure proper fish passage, or stick to regulation standards, this hands-on course covers everything you need to know about designing, installing, and maintaining effective stream crossings.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
35 Main St., Windham, ME

🎟️ Spots are limited! Sign up today to secure your place.
www.cumberlandswcd.org/conservation-shop/p/dep-shoreline-wjeya

Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cumberland County SWCD 35 Main Street, Windham Snacks and drinks provided. Maine has approximately 45,000 miles of rivers and streams, many of which intersect with the 30,000 miles of roads throughout the state. The design and proper installation of

08/20/2026

Can you identify the Adult Asian Longhorned Beetle?
The invasive ALB looks very similar to Maine’s native Whitespotted Sawyer.

08/17/2026

The invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle targets hardwood trees like maple, birch, elm, willow, and horsechestnut. Learn how to detect Asian Longhorned Beetle with this video:
https://youtu.be/yh6hyMNN0W0

Learn how to identify the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in this ...