NYC Soil & Water Conservation District

NYC Soil & Water Conservation District New York City Soil & Water Conservation District assists New Yorkers in making wise use of the City's soil, water and related natural resources.

Our current programs

SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
We work with community and citywide organizations to affect policy change as well as implement green infrastructure projects on private properties. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
We organize an annual environmental competition, the NYC Envirothon, for high school students. We also host the NYC Outdoors Environmental Education Expo for teachers and educators.

Conservation Comments: Summer Newsletter -
08/24/2025

Conservation Comments: Summer Newsletter -

Every year from early spring to late fall the Urban Soils Institute (USI), a program of the District, provide in-person workshops, technical training and soil testing services at events at various locations throughout New York City and the tri-state area focusing on urban soil science as it relates....

Conservation Comments: Winter Newsletter -
12/19/2024

Conservation Comments: Winter Newsletter -

Every year from early spring to late fall the Urban Soils Institute (USI) and New York City Soil & Water Conservation District (NYCSWCD) provide in-person workshops, technical training and soil testing services at events throughout New York City and the tri-state area. These workshops and events foc...

Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop -
10/15/2024

Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop -

Under the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, certain Trained Contractors and certain Qualified Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of NYS DEC-endorsed training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control (E&SC) every 3 years. T...

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New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12124319676

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