Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District

02/18/2026

Be sure to read our 2025 annual newsletter to catch up on all the district has been up to!

02/12/2026

Save the Date! World Water Day is occurring at the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh March 21st. It is a fun and FREE event for all age groups! Come enjoy the day with us and learn about all things water related.

02/12/2026

District staff visited with legislators in Albany on Tuesday to share information on what Soil and Water Conservation Districts do to benefit their local communities and the environment.

01/21/2026

Come join the team! Our summer intern positions are now available! See position details below.

01/16/2026

Help protect water quality! Check out this job opening for a Watershed Coordinator for the Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York (CWICNY). It can be based out of any of the five participating Soil and Water Conservation Districts - Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Warren, or Washington, but does involve regular travel throughout the watershed.
https://fcswcd.org/employment-opportunities/

01/07/2026

09/29/2025

Come join us Tuesday evening at It's About Thyme Farm!

09/22/2025

Reminder of our Septic Workshop TONIGHT at the Saranac Lake Free Library!

Come join us for our FREE Septic Workshop at the Saranac Lake Free Library.

09/12/2025

What a great day! Essex County farmers enjoyed an informative pasture walk led by the Grass Whisperer, Troy Bishopp, of NatGLC (National Grazing Lands Coalition). Thanks to all who helped make it happen - Myra Lawyer and the Lake Champlain Basin Program, Asa and Mace Chasm Farm, and Troy. The District works with farms through the AEM program to address resource concerns. Please reach out to become involved or to share ideas for future events.

09/10/2025

Lake Champlain conservation efforts get new leadership as Sue Hagar coordinates a coalition uniting five New York counties in the watershed

08/27/2025

Come join us for our FREE Septic Workshop at the Saranac Lake Free Library.

07/21/2025

Own a septic system? Don’t wait for a costly surprise! 🏠💧

Join us for FREE community workshops with James Moser of Moser Engineering and learn:

How to avoid expensive repairs

Tips to keep your system running for decades

How small changes can protect the lakes and rivers we all love

📅 All events start at 6:30 PM — no RSVP needed!

It’s a quick evening that could save you thousands—and help keep our waters clean for everyone. Bring a friend or neighbor and get your questions answered!