Hamilton County NY Soil and Water Conservation District

03/27/2026

The Arbor Day Poetry Contest is a mud season favorite!
People of all ages are invited to compose a golden shovel poem based on John Muir's quote, "Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world."
Contest rules: https://bit.ly/4rUoBWQ

03/26/2026

When art and poetry collide.
Caitlin taught Lake Pleasant Central School's 8th grade art students how to write a golden shovel poem. Art teacher Robin Hausle showed the class how to collide their words with art. The theme was a quote by John Muir: "Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life."

03/23/2026

"Life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

03/03/2026

It's time to place your annual Adirondack Tree & Shrub Order! You can print and mail the order form with a check, or purchase directly from our online store at https://hamcoswcd.org/tree-and-shrub-sale/

Orders are due March 13

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02/13/2026

Looking for outdoor adventure this holiday weekend? Bring your snowshoes or skis and explore our Adirondack Ecotrail! Furry animals await you. 🦌 ❄️

02/10/2026

Today, we thanked our legislators for supporting New York State's Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Katie and Caitlin had the pleasure of meeting with assemblymembers and senators during NYACD Legislative Day. They shared information about Hamilton County SWCD's place based education, stream restoration projects, hazard mitigation program, and invasive species spread prevention. Legislators, thank you for your time and support, and for championing conservation!
Mark Walczyk

02/04/2026

That's a wrap for the 2026 Finger Lakes Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance Legislative Day!

02/04/2026

Katie and Caitlin are at the Capital for Finger Lakes - Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance Legislative Day. It's wonderful to converse with our Assemblymembers and Senators about watershed quality, right sizing culverts, invasive species management, and educational outreach, core programs supported by FLLOWPA.
Mark Walczyk
Assemblyman Brian Miller

02/02/2026

Check out our Shaw Brook Restoration Project video!

In the wake of the July 2023 storm event, partners came together to stabilize and protect the upper and lower reaches of Shaw Brook, private property, and local infrastructure. Outcomes include 1 appropriately sized 30-foot bridge, and 16 grade control structures within a 515 foot linear reach, and the creation of 23,000 square feet of flood plain. The total cost of the project was $750,000.
Long Lake

01/30/2026

Our new truck was delivered! Senior Tech Lenny is pumped for the large size and dump box. Now, he can load pallets of hydroseeding materials directly into the truck instead of handling individual bales.

01/29/2026

Thanks to Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District for hosting another ArcPro training! Today we learned about using different tools for historical data management.

01/16/2026

Caitlin recorded audio for the Shaw Brook restoration project video at . Thanks to professional equipment and the incomparable , her script will sound sharp and clear. Cat friends supervised the editing process.