Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District ... since 1944
Effective March 20, 2020, the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District office will be closed until further notice. For the safety and health of staff, farmers and the public, district employees will be available via email for assistance. For specific contact information please refer to the People tab on the district’s website. All other inquiries may be sent to cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org.
2021 Annual Tree, Shrub & Groundcover Sale The District is now taking orders for the 2021 Annual Tree, Shrub & Groundcover Sale. To order you can use the on-line button below or you can print the order form below and mail it in with payment.
Order Form Tree Descriptions Form Last day to order is Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Pick-up date for orders is Friday, May 7, 2021 at The Natural Resource Center between 8 am and 6 pm Orders not picked up on Friday, will be sold as extras on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 8 am until 4 pm 2020 Erosion and Sediment Control WorkshopsErosion and Sediment Control Workshops for Construction Site Contractors and Operators -
(4-hour Training) All classes have been cancelled until further notice Click on date of course below for Registration forms and on DEC button for DEC Form - Both forms must be completed - Both forms (registration form and DEC form) must be filled out and sent in along with payment to register for a course.
If you need further assistance, please call 315-704-6204 or send an e-mail. Group rates and scheduling are available for groups of 5 or more - For more information - please contact the office at 315-704-6204 or email us at cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org
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Calendar of EventsFeb. 10, 2021 - District Board Meeting at
9 AM Feb. 15, 2021 - Presidents' Day Holiday (Office is closed) March 10, 2021 - District Board Meeting at 9 AM Covid-19 Information and Farm ResourcesThe NY Farm Bureau, Cornell and several others have done an amazing job in supporting the needs and concerns farmers are facing during these times. We have included some of their information below.
Some things farmers can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are: • Screen and distance arriving workers to ensure health and safety • Limit person-to-person interactions and create more distance between workers out in the field • Provide food delivery services to limit workers’ exposure to community spread • Set up handwashing and sanitation stations in the field • Provide additional cleaning and disinfectant supplies for worker housing • Educate employees on safety and cleaning practices through posters and notices, as well as provide local health care and telemedicine information • Establish a plan of action for quarantining sick employees to prevent spread Below are a few links that include daily updates as well as additional worker health information: https://www.nyfb.org/news/covid-19-news/covid-19-latest-2-8 https://www.nyfb.org/news/covid-19-news https://www.fb.org/news/farmers-prioritize-worker-health-and-safety https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/2020/03/12/novel-coronavirus-prevention-control-for-farms/ http://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/2020/04/01/covid-19-employee-leave-and-farm-employers/ http://www.cayugacounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=316 Below are some posters that farms can post at hand washing stations or common areas with regards to preventing the spread and common hygiene practices to reduce infection and transmission rates. Fact sheet poster - Eng. vs. Fact sheet poster - Sp. vs. Fact Sheet - Eng. vs. Stop Germ Spread Sheet - Sp. vs. Here are some other talking points specific to our county:
Like our facebook page at www.facebook.com/cayugaswcdEmployment Opportunities
Conservation News/Events:-
Conservation Information:HAB Plans
Governor Cuomo announced the release of 12 tailored action plans to address causes of HABs in priority waterbodies across the state. These plans are a key component of the Governor’s four point initiative unveiled in the 2018 State of the State to combat HABs and protect drinking water quality and the upstate economy. The press release can be accessed here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-action-plans-combat-harmful-algal-blooms. The DEC webpage that contains the plans can be accessed here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/113733.html. SPDES Permit for Farm Construction -
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