"Working Together for Healthy Soil and Clean Water"
Soil and Water Conservation districts are local units of government that develop, manage, and direct natural resource programs at the local level.  The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District, which has been in existence since 1977, has been providing county residents assistance for over 40 years.

Please explore our website and consider becoming an active member of your District.

NOTICE:

The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a board meeting on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually through an online conference service. Any member of the public is invited to attend. For detailed instructions on attending the virtual meeting, please email: NassauSWCD@optonline.net

Seeking Volunteers!

Calling all volunteers! Help the Friends of Cedarmere and the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District remove invasive plants from the pond at Cedarmere Preserve. By removing these plants, we will improve the overall health of the pond. Registration is required to attend this event.

Please email NassauSWCD@optonline.net for more information or to register for the event.

When: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Where: The Pond at Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Ave, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576

If you plan to attend remember to bring: a mask, gloves, water shoes, towel, and dry clothes to change into. Additional masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.

CANCELED 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training - March 24th, 2020

In response to COVID-19, the decision has been made to cancel the 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. We hope to have another training scheduled within the coming months and will send notice when a date has been set.  Cancellation notices have been sent to all registered trainees. 

Stormwater Pollution and Green Infrastructure Solutions

The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District and NYSDEC have produced an educational film: Stormwater Pollution and Green Infrastructure Solutions.  This film highlights stormwater runoff impacts throughout New York State and showcases several green infrastructure solutions to help mitigate these issues.

To view the film, please click play below, or click here to be redirected to our YouTube page

To download our education packet please Click Here