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Onondaga County Soil & Water
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THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY JANUARY 21, 2019
IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
WE WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY JANUARY 22ND
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
WE WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY JANUARY 22ND
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
ONONDAGA COUNTY ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT
The Onondaga County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board announces that the annual open enrollment period for the addition of viable agricultural lands into Onondaga County Agricultural Districts is set for January 1, 2019 to January 30, 2019. Agricultural districts are intended to encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. Enrollment of land into a State certified agricultural district provides protection of accepted agricultural practices through New York State Agricultural Districts Law. Viable agricultural land is land highly suitable for a farm operation.
Enrollment forms and additional information are available at www.ongov.net/planning/agdist.html, or by contacting the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency at 315-435-2611 or countyplanning@ongov.net.
The Onondaga County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board announces that the annual open enrollment period for the addition of viable agricultural lands into Onondaga County Agricultural Districts is set for January 1, 2019 to January 30, 2019. Agricultural districts are intended to encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. Enrollment of land into a State certified agricultural district provides protection of accepted agricultural practices through New York State Agricultural Districts Law. Viable agricultural land is land highly suitable for a farm operation.
Enrollment forms and additional information are available at www.ongov.net/planning/agdist.html, or by contacting the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency at 315-435-2611 or countyplanning@ongov.net.
SAVE THE DATE
2nd NEW YORK STATE
SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SYMPOSIUM
WHEN: MARCH 6, 2019 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
WHERE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL
6301 STATE ROUTE 298
EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057
315-432-0200
A BLOCK OF ROOMS ARE RESERVED AT THE GOVERNMENT RATE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: AMISH/MENNONITE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FARM/AGRICULTURE, CONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAY SAFETY ADVOCATES
SPONSORED BY:
NEW YORK STATE SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
For more information & registration contact Anthony D’Agostino at anthony.dagostino@dmv.ny.gov
WHERE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL
6301 STATE ROUTE 298
EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057
315-432-0200
A BLOCK OF ROOMS ARE RESERVED AT THE GOVERNMENT RATE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: AMISH/MENNONITE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FARM/AGRICULTURE, CONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAY SAFETY ADVOCATES
SPONSORED BY:
NEW YORK STATE SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
For more information & registration contact Anthony D’Agostino at anthony.dagostino@dmv.ny.gov
RESOURCES FOR NEW FARMERS
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ONONDAGA COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE SURVEY
Weigh in on the Onondaga County Hazard Mitigation Plan: http://ongov.net/planning/documents/HAZSURVEYLINK.pdf
OTHER RESOURCES:
Hazard Plan Update Brochure
http://ongov.net/planning/documents/OnondagaCountyHMPCitizenBrochure091418.pdf
Hazard Mitigation Plan website
http://ongov.net/planning/haz.html
OTHER RESOURCES:
Hazard Plan Update Brochure
http://ongov.net/planning/documents/OnondagaCountyHMPCitizenBrochure091418.pdf
Hazard Mitigation Plan website
http://ongov.net/planning/haz.html
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.
2017 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE
Here
Here
HOT TOPICS & GOOD INFORMATION
- Sharing the Road with Slow Moving Vehicles - What you need to know.
- Water Deflectors - Managing Surface Water & Reducing Erosion on Unpaved Roads.
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- Blue Green Algae - What you need to know.
- What's the Poop on Manure Lagoons? To watch the interview, click below.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
2019
Meeting schedule: 4th Wednesday of every month
10:00 a.m. at the District office (unless otherwise noted)
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)
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
The office will be closed in observance of these days.
January 1 New Year's Day
Monday January 21 Martin Luther King Day
Monday February 18 Presidents' Day
Monday May 27 Memorial Day
Thursday July 4 Independence Day
Monday September 2 Labor Day
Monday October 14 Columbus Day
Monday November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday November 28 Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 29 Day after Thanksgiving
Wednesday December 25 Christmas Day
Monday January 21 Martin Luther King Day
Monday February 18 Presidents' Day
Monday May 27 Memorial Day
Thursday July 4 Independence Day
Monday September 2 Labor Day
Monday October 14 Columbus Day
Monday November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday November 28 Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 29 Day after Thanksgiving
Wednesday December 25 Christmas Day
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
The 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
The 24-hour a day, 7 day a week, toll-free number to leave a recording is: 833-238-4989
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.