Niagara County Soil & Water Conservation District

DISTRICT NEWS   Summer '09 Niagara Nature News Download Here   New CAFO Permit Info Sessions Read More   2009 NYACD Annual Meeting October 18-20, 2009 Read More    June 2009 NYSCDEA Newsletter Download Here SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NIAGARA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEBSITE 2009 POND STOCKING AND GRASS CARP ORDER FORMS ARE HERE It is time once again to place your tree & shrub seedling order with the District. We offer 4 varieties of transplants and over 40 seedlings, shrubs and ground cover. We also offer other items like wildlflower seed and conservation grasses. Click here to download your order form CALLING ALL SCHOOLS! The District's two FREE educational programs are in the planning stages. More detailed information will be sent to all Niagara County schools in early 2009. The 2009 Regional Envirothon for grades 9-12 is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and will be held May 7th. Four topics remain the same – aquatics, forestry, soils and wildlife. The current issue subject this year is “Biodiversity in a Changing World”. Reference materials can be found at www.nysenvirothon.net. Start studying now to get a jump on your competition as scholarships are at stake. Environmental Field Days for grades 5-6 is set for June 2nd and 3rd at Royalton Ravine Park in Gasport. This fantastic outdoor learning experience offers over 30 different topics. Any school wanting to attend this award-winning event can call the office now to reserve a spot. Visit the Niagara County Internet Mapping site   INTERNET MAPPING PROJECT The Niagara County Internet Mapping System provides public access to the most popular digital maps in the Niagara County Geographic Information System (GIS). Through this interactive system, users can create and print their own maps and locate information on a variety of subjects. Property parcels, roads, parks, schools districts, and environmental data are examples of the types of maps included in the Internet Mapping System.

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