315-252-4171 ext. 4

Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District ... since 1944

 As of May 24, 2021, the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District office will reopen.  Based on CDC and NYS guidance and the increasing amount of vaccinated people in the community, the Natural Resource Center is open to public visitors.  To keep positive momentum going, we ask that visitors observe the following instructions for entering the building: 
If you are fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past your final dose), you are no longer required to wear a face mask or practice physical distancing in the Natural Resource Center.

If you are NOT fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past your final dose), CDC guidance and NYS guidance indicates you must continue to wear a face mask and maintain physical distancing. 

If you are fully vaccinated (at least weeks past your final dose), and prefer to continue to wear a mask and maintain physical distancing while in the Natural Resource Center, feel free to do so at your convenience.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

Conservation News & Events:

Available Grants - Please check the available grants page listed under programs or click on the title, if you are looking for grant opportunities.

Recycling Events:  
 
Cayuga County has some events scheduled for 2021.  The County's events will be announced on their website at the link below:​ 

Like our facebook page at www.facebook.com/cayugaswcd

Erosion & Sediment Control Workshops for
Contractors and Operators
 Workshops run from: 
8:00 AM  to 12:00 PM 
Cost: $100.00
(includes break with refreshments and all workshop training materials)
                Pre-Registration is required             ​  
  Click on date of course below for Registration forms and on DEC button for DEC Form   
January 20, 2022
February 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
April 21, 2022

​  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.
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Cayuga County Soil & Water 
Conservation District 
7413 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: 315-252-4171 Ext. 4
Fax:  315-252-1900
E-mail: cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org

   Hours of Operation  
   Monday thru Friday  
   7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Calendar of Events

Nov. 10, 2021            -   District Board Meeting at 
                                               9 AM

Nov. 11, 2021            -   Veterans Day Holiday                                                                               (Office is closed)

Nov. 25 & 26, 2021   -   Thanksgiving Holiday                                                                               (Office is closed)

Dec. 8, 2021                -   District Board Meeting at 
                                               9 AM

Dec. 24, 2021              -   Christmas Day Holiday  (observed)                                                        (Office is closed)

Dec. 31, 2021              -   New Year's Day Holiday (observed)                                                       (Office is closed)

Employment Opportunities 

Press Releases​

Cayuga County Pre- Application Round for NYS Farmland Protection Program (Purchase of Development Rights)

For Immediate Release 
October 15, 2021

Contact:    Kari Terwilliger, Senior planner (315) 253-1485 kterwilliger@cayugacounty.us - Cayuuga County Department of Planning and Economical Development 

The Cayuga County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board  (AFPB) has has just opened a new round for pre-applications for farmland protection and invites all farland owners who are interested in permanently protecting their land from future development to apply.

Bird and Bat Houses​

Barley Rolls
Cayuga County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan 
For more information on Cayuga County Agriculture and Farmland Protection click here

- Bids - None currently available 

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 -
July 2017

 2017 Manure Management Guidelines 
For more information check out the Water Quality Managment Agency website