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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 Fish Stocking Program Orders are now being accepted through July 5th, 2013 for Bass and Minnows    Order Form                        _________________________________________________________________________ Another Successful year for the Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program Thank you to all of our customers for a successful 2013 program - over 43,850 trees were distributed for planting in Erie County. Thank you to the following supporters of the 2013 Seedling program: WNY AmeriCorps Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardeners Tops of East Aurora, Orchard Park Erie County SWCD Volunteers Please check the District website in January 2014 for the 2014 Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program order form and program details. _________________________________________________________________________

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