BROOME COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
 

District Services & Programs

Mission Statement:

"It is the mission of the Broome County Soil & Water Conservation District to assist citizens and units of local government in making sound decisions concerning the management of soil, water, and related natural resources"

Assisting with the County's Natural Resources

2012 Spring Tree Order Form and Descriptions is now available

ORDER DEADLINE March 30, 2012


ENVIROTHON INFORMATION – Union-Endicott "Angry Ashborers" won 1st place in the Broome County Envirothon held and will advance to the NYS Envirothon Competition at Hobart William and Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY on May 25-26, 2011.

2011 Envirothon Champions

Broome County 2011 Regional Envirothon Results:

1st Place:  Union-Endicott Angry Ashborers
2nd Place:  Windsor Hardwoods
3rd Place:  Deposit Robotic Insects

Thanks to all the high schools that participated:  Chenango Forks, Deposit, Union-Endicott, Whitney Point, and Windsor!!!

The Broome County Soil & Water Conservation District was formed on July 11, 1944 and provides information and technical assistance to municipalities & landowners.

Through partnerships the District promotes a cooperative approach to natural resource issues.

Among the Districts programs and services are: Water Quality and Conservation, Nonpoint Source Pollution Control, Erosion and Sediment Control, Drainage Assessments, Technical Assistance of Flooding Issues, Stormwater Management, Pond Assistance, Environmental Education & Planning, Nutrient Management, Grazing, Watershed Management, Agricultural Value Assessments, Hydroseeding, No-Till Drill Rental, Fish Stocking, and Tree & Shrub Seedling Program.


Special THANKS to Senator Libous for providing the Broome SWCD with funding to purchase our NEW GMC Work Truck. This truck will be used for flood related issues, hydroseeding, and assisting the agricultural community.

The Broome County SWCD & USDA Agencies prohibit any discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.

   
To contact us:
Phone: 607-724-9268
Fax: 607-723-1015
1163 Upper Front Street
Binghamton , NY 13905