"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.
Please explore our website and consider becoming an active member of your District.
Position Announcement
The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for a new District Manager. The position pays up to $75,000 plus benefits.
Applications are due by April 15th. A copy of the announcement can be found here.
Applications are due by April 15th. A copy of the announcement can be found here.
NOTICE:
The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a board meeting on Friday, April 16th, 2021 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
Free Webinar: Identification and Control of Common Invasive Species
Long Island is home to some of the most unique native plants and insects in the world! We are incredibly lucky to have so many different species which contribute to the overall diversity and health of our local environment. However, there are many invasive plants and insects which negatively impact our environment. This webinar discussed various invasive plants and insects, how to properly identify them, and proper removal techniques.
For a free recording of this webinar, please email Oliviaswcd@optonline.net
For a free recording of this webinar, please email Oliviaswcd@optonline.net
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 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