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WELCOME
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Onondaga County Soil & Water
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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS
March 6, 1944 - 2019
March 6, 1944 marks the official date for the formation of the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District. The organization meeting was held on March 24th of that year at 11:00 a.m. Five officers were elected, each signing the oath of office and witnessed by Miss Betty Neuman, Notary. At the time 1,000 such districts were established in the United States, Onondaga was the fifteenth in New York State. Now, there are about 3,300 districts
State of New York, Laws on April 23, 1940: The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, enact Chapter 9-B of the consolidated Laws, the Soil Conservation Districts Law. The first Soil Conservation District in New York State was established July 31, 1940 in Schoharie County.
State of New York, Laws on April 23, 1940: The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, enact Chapter 9-B of the consolidated Laws, the Soil Conservation Districts Law. The first Soil Conservation District in New York State was established July 31, 1940 in Schoharie County.
Septic & Well Water Workshop
When: Thursday, September 26, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Skaneateles United Methodist Church 26 Jordan St., Skaneateles, NY 13152 Join us for a workshop on septic systems and wells for residents living near Skaneateles Lake. This workshop will cover different aspects of septic systems: components, maintenance, and signs of failure. There will also be a presentation from the Onondaga County Division of Environmental Health on their Septic System Replacement Funding Program. The workshop will also discuss wells, including well water testing, contamination and protection measures residents can take to make sure their water is safe to drink. Please RSVP in advance. Register at: http://bit.ly/septicandwells or call (315) 424-9485 ext.232. Free and open to the public. Parking is available in the municipal lot behind the church. Questions? Contact Camille Marcotte at (315) 424-9485 ext.232 or ctm78@cornell.edu. This event is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County in partnership with the Onondaga County Division of Environmental Health. Support for this workshop comes from the City of Syracuse. For more information on Skaneateles Lake programming, visit: http://cceonondaga.org/environment/skaneateles-lake-1. 2018 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE
Here BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
2019 Meeting schedule: 4th Wednesday of every month 10:00 a.m. at the District office (unless otherwise noted) January 23 July 24
February 27 August 28 March 27 September 25 April 24 October 23 May 22 November 20 (3rd week) June 26 December 18 (3rd week) Holiday Schedule 2019
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HOT TOPICS & GOOD INFORMATIONFor details on renting the new ESCH no-till drill, click on the page 'More' and click on Services/Conservation Rental Equipment.
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCEThe Onondaga County SWCD (District) has set up a toll-free, dedicated telephone number for confidential calls for reporting suspected misconduct or for handling questions related to business ethics, business conduct, or regulatory compliance. Employees are encouraged to utilize this compliance line and are protected from retaliation pursuant to District Non-Retaliation Policy and applicable law.
The 24-hour a day, 7 day a week, toll-free number to leave a recording is: 833-238-4989 In Case of Emergency
In case assistance is needed at an agricultural spill, and it's after office hours (4:30 p.m.) you can call Mark Burger directly at 315-415-5057.
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Our mission is to promote excellence in the wise use of our rural/urban natural resources.
Our vision is to live in a society in which future generations will have natural resources necessary to sustain and enrich their quality of life.