315-252-4171 ext. 4

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

2023 Annual Tree, Shrub & Groundcover Sale

The 2023 Annual Tree, Shrub & Groundcover Sale have begun!  To order on-line you can click on the on-line ordering button. 
For more information, order forms, descriptions, etc., please click on the title above and it will take you directly to our Tree Sale Page. 
​ Looking forward to a great year ahead!
Recycling Events:  
 
Cayuga County is working on planning recycling events for 2022.  The County's events will be announced on their website at the link below as soon as they are determined:​ 

Christmas Tree Recycling -
(Cayuga County Trade-A-Tree Program)

After Christmas this year, trade in your old tree for a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling! The Cayuga County Trade-a-Tree for a Tree program offers residents an opportunity to recycle their Christmas tree in exchange for a conifer seedling.  
It's fast, easy, and free!   

WHERE: Cayuga County Natural Resource Center , 7413 County House Road , Auburn

WHEN:   Tree pick-up for those who received coupons is at the Spring Annual Tree and Shrub Sale Pick-up

Please remember to turn in your coupon for a free Colorado Blue Spruce Seedling on May 12, 2023 at Soil & Water. 
 
 For more information, please contact the District office at 315-252-4171 ext. 4 

Dates & Times for Recycling:
January 9-13, 2023 from 8 am to 3:30 pm
January 17-20, 2023 from 8 am to 3:30 pm

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 - 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 
-2023 Classes -
Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, March 21st
Tuesday, April 18th
Tuesday, May 16th

​  Both forms (registration form and DEC form) must be filled out and sent in along with payment to register for a course. 
​Payment can be made on-line, by clicking on the date of the class below.  ​
  If you need further assistance or for large groups,
​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

January 2, 2023             -  New Year's Holiday (Observed)                                                          (Office is closed)

January 11, 2023         -   District Board Meeting at
                                            9 AM

January 16, 2023         -  Martin Luther King Day Holiday                                                         (Office is closed)

January 26 & 27, 2023  - Winter Crop Meeting 

February 8, 2023         -   District Board Meeting at
                                            9 AM

February 20, 2023       -  President's Day Holiday                                                                      (Office is closed)


Rental Space Available - The Natural Resource Center has office space consisting of two offices and equaling 315 Sq. ft. available for rent.  For more information, please contact Doug Kierst at 315-704-6219

Employment Opportunities -
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Press Releases​

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 available currently 

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.

 Events  - 
-  2023 Winter Crop Meeting  - Jan. 26th & 27th

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