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It is the mission of the  District to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the present and future generations of Erie County residents through the conservation of soil, water, air, plant and animal resources by delivery of sound, science-based, locally-directed, technical and educational assistance.

 

_________________________________________________________________________ 2013 TREE AND SHRUB SEEDLING DISTRIBUTION DAY & SALE OF EXTRA STOCK! Seedlings, Transplants, Wildflower Seed Mixes, Planting Supplies and More! Saturday April 13, 2013 8 AM - Noon The District Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale pre-order period ended on March 15, 2013; the District will not accept any more orders.  Landowners have another opportunity to purchase seedlings and transplants on Distribution Day at the Market Place Building on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY on April 13, 2013.  Please enter the Fairgrounds from the South Park entrance.  Please use the map at the link below to find the parking area for the Market Place Building. You can review the 2013 order form through the "Tree and Shrub" link on the left-hand side of this page.  Extra stock is available on a first come - first served basis.  While we generally have varying quantities of all plant species available for sales of extra stock the District cannot guarantee that any one species will be available on Distribution Day.     Fairgrounds Map   ** Reminder - There is a separate distribution for American Chestnut Seedlings on Saturday April 20, 2013 at the District Office at 50 Commerce Way East Aurora _________________________________________________________________________

Are you a high school student or teacher interested in the outdoors or the environment? If so, the ERIE COUNTY ENVIROTHON is a perfect opportunity for you! To learn more about this exciting local program that connects students with environmental professionals and gives participants a chance to win some great prizes, click on link below! Don't miss out on this year's program - sign up now!

Click here for information on the Envirothon

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POND INFO!

Images courtesy of USDA NRCS.

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Conservation Practices

•Click here for Bluebird Conservation

•Windbreaks - Click here for information on how to use nature to protect natural resources

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Stop by the District office for these additional items: Bluebird and Bat Houses - Wood Duck Boxes - Field Identification Guides - Planting Spades Topographic Maps - Backyard Conservation Kits Gift Certificates also available in any denomination    Office Map