BROOME COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

 

 

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

2009 TREE ORDER FORM - Thank you for a successful tree program this year!

2009 SPRING FISH ORDER FORM – accepting orders for bass & minnows

SUMMER 2009 District Newsletter (3.5 MBb .pdf)

ENVIROTHON INFORMATION – Chenango Forks "Jackalopes" represented

Broome County at the NYS Envirothon on May 27-28, 2009 at Keuka College. They placed 9 th out of 56 teams at the State Competition. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Broome County Regional Envirothon results:

1 st Place: CF "Jackalopes"
2 nd Place: U-E "Planeteers",
3 rd Place: CF "Decomposers"

Congratulations to all those who competed!

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.

 

 

 

 

To contact us:

Phone: 607-724-9268

Fax: 607-723-1015

Email: broomesoil@juno.com

1163 Upper Front Street

Binghamton , NY 13905