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.
Join the Wayne County Master Gardeners at a Vegetable Gardening Workshop on Saturday, May 21st from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This includes two topics. To register, send $5.00 per person, payable to CCE Wayne County, or stop by our office M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Masks are required at this event. IMPORTANT: Write Veg…. [Read More]
With Population Spreading in New York City Area, Department Asks Public to Destroy or Use Control Measures to Treat Spotted Lanternfly Encourages Residents to Report New Sightings The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) is asking for the public’s help in combatting the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive pest from Asia. First… [Read More]
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the application window is now open for the 2022 Grow-NY food and agriculture competition. Grow-NY, a unique initiative which connects innovators and investors in the food, beverage and agriculture sectors locally and around the globe, has already resulted in economic growth and entrepreneurial opportunity in Upstate New York…. [Read More]