SW CARES

SW CARES

by | Apr 13, 2022 | Conservation, District, Education, Forestry/Trails, Water quality

Storm Water, Carbon Awareness, Reforestation Education for Students (SW CARES) On April 6, 2022 the District visited Mannsville’s elementary school and the students had a great day.   Sarah Trick, one of our new Environmental Resource Specialists put together an...
Riparian Forest Buffers

Riparian Forest Buffers

by | Apr 11, 2022 | General

The District would like to plant riparian forest buffers along streams throughout Jefferson County.  These buffers improve water quality, reduce pollution, and create healthier stream ecosystems.  They also improve recreation (fishing, hunting, hiking, etc.) and...

Riparian Buffer Survey

by | Feb 11, 2022 | General

ATTENTION landowners (specifically farmers) A graduate student at SUNY ESF needs your help with her graduate thesis research. She is analyzing the perception of landowners (specifically farmers) regarding riparian buffers on their property. As part of my research,...

DEC’s ‘Buffer in a Bag’ Program

by | Feb 11, 2022 | General

FREE SEEDLINGS Available to Qualified Landowners for Streamside Plantings The application period for this program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers, or lakes...