Protecting our Coastal Lakeshore
Lake Ontatio REDI project Blind Sodus Bay barrier bar restoration.
Water Chestnut Handpull
Community involvement & outreach are key components
to invasive species management in Wayne County.
Critical Area Seeding
Hydrdoseeding is the technique of applying a slurry of water,
seed, fertilizer, and often a tackifier to topsoil.
Water Quality Through Stormwater Management
Shoreline Resiliency and surface water controls for stormwater management
Invasive Species Awareness
Don't be a vector for the spread of aquatic invasive species. Practice "Clean, Drain, Dry"
Look for these invasive species boxes found at launch sites around Wayne County.
Ag Non-point Source Pollution Abatement & Control
Livestock Heavy Use Area Runoff Management Control project.
Forever Green Tree Sale
Select from over 60 items from our Forever Green Tree and Shrub Sale
Keeping our Waterways Trash Free
Volunteer effort on behalf of the Ocean Conservancy
12 Simple Strategies For Shoreline Homeowners
Download the Home Owner's guide to water quality improvements.These simple
steps can help add value to waterfront properties. Download Guide (pdf)
Envirothon
The Envirothon is a series of interactive competitions where high school students compete with
each other in soil, aquatics, forestry, wildlife, and a current topic.
Protect our Wetlands - Third Creek at Sodus Bay
Wetlands act as filters for nutrients and pollutants, as well as store storm water.
This helps to make lakes cleaner and prevents flood damage.
Welcome to the Soil and Water Conservation District. We serve as a local agency prepared to manage and conserve the soil, water and natural resources of Wayne County.
Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Wayne County Federation of Sportsmen Clubs are pleased to announce the 25th Wayne County Youth Fishing Derby for anglers ages 4-16. The event runs June 17th-July 29th, 2022 and covers the waters in Wayne County. Responsible local conservation recreation is a crucial part of continuing to… [Read More]
Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District is working with FL-PRISM and NYS Ag and Markets on a Spotted Lantern Fly Monitoring project. Approximately 25 traps will be set at various locations around Wayne County between the District and Genesee Land Trust. If you see one of these traps, please do not touch. The District will be stopping every two weeks to check traps to report findings. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Should the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) migrate into this area, it will have
Water Quality continues to be a concern due to changing weather, and temperatures, through watershed management. Throughout the summer of 2022 until Columbus Day, District staff will be reviewing water quality and positing updates if there are specific concerns on the waterfronts and how to manage them throughout Wayne County. Watersheds are the entire area… [Read More]